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COMMENTARY: This November, Unite to Defend the Black Vote

By Ben Jealous Right before our last national elections in 2020, thousands of Black voters in Detroit got a call from someone posing as a woman...

#NNPA BlackPress9 months ago

Black Californians Split on Supreme Court Gun Rights Ruling

By Tanu Henry, California Black Media A little over a week ago, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) handed down a 6-to-3 decision making it more...

Courtney Hamilton’s six sons and other family, (top from left rear) Camarian, in red hat, Kendall, Kristian, grandparents Betty Hamilton and Curtis Hamilton, Kingston, and their cousin Alex Hamilton, (bottom from left), Kobe, their cousin Kamarah Hamilton, and Kassius, had just finished their annual visit to the grave of their mother where they release six red balloons in her honor. Hamilton was killed in an automobiel accident in 2018. Photo courtesy of the Hamilton family.

#NNPA BlackPress11 months ago

Brothers Lean on “Granny,” Aunt, One Another After Covid-19 Loss

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — According to a new modeling study published in Pediatrics, a child loses a parent or guardian in one of every four COVID-19...

Marvin Robinson (2nd from left) with other Dallas Black leaders at the African American Museum in 1993. Cedit: the African American Museum

#NNPA BlackPress1 year ago

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Marvin E. Robinson’s Celebration of Life

NNPA NEWSWIRE — An image of a smiling Robinson, with his trademark stare and a boutonnière on his lapel, also graced the cover of the printed...

“Colin embodied the highest ideals of both warrior and diplomat. He was committed to our nation’s strength and security above all. Having fought in wars, he understood better than anyone that military might alone was not enough to maintain our peace and prosperity,” said President Biden. (Photo: Mark Mahoney / Dream in Color Photography / NNPA)

#NNPA BlackPress1 year ago

IN MEMORIAM: Colin Powell Remembered as a ‘Good Man,’ and ‘Great American’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from...

C.C. Campbell-Rock, The Louisiana Weekly, Louisiana, Terence O. Blanchard, first Black artist, original Opera, Metropolitan Opera House, “Fire Shut Up in My Bones”, memoir, Charles M. Blow, Black Louisianan, Best-Selling Author, New York Times columnist, CNN Contributor, Prime with Charles M. Blow, Black News Network, young man’s journey, lifetime of trauma, hardship, adolescence, Black composer, the Met, libretto, Kasi Lemmons, new staging, James Robinson, Camille A. Brown, choreographer, first Black director, mainstage Met production, Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, stellar cast, Will Liverman, Angel Blue, estiny/Loneliness/Greta, Latonia Moore, “Creative Forces Behind Fire Shut Up in My Bones”, Wynton Marsalis, Charles McRay Blow, Gibsland Louisiana, Bienville Parish Louisiana, Coleman College, Bonnie and Clyde, Harper-Collins, Jonathan Burnham, psychological thriller, Jeremiah 20:9, sexual identity, self-sufficiency, successful Black professionals, segregated community, owning property, growing their own food, leading institutions, bisexual, Grambling University, bachelor’s degree in mass communications, award-winning graphic designer, journalist, author, father, husband, Spike Lee films, extensive discography, 2018 USA Fellow, six-time Grammy-winning trumpeter/composer, American tragedies, Rutgers University, Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Columbia Records, E-Collective, Turtle Island Quartet, Absence, Blue Note label, Academy Awards, ‘BlacKkKlansman’, ‘Da 5 Bloods’, ‘Champion’, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

#NNPA BlackPress1 year ago

Terence Blanchard at The Met!

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Terence Blanchard’s ‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ is the first work by a Black composer to be presented at the Met. Based...

“We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days,” the family wrote in a statement.

#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: DMX, Hip Hop Superstar, Has Died at 50

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old...

Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., Director National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute and Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, M.D., Director National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

OP-ED: The Power of Trust and Truth

NNPA NEWSWIRE — COVID-19 has killed more than 230,000 people in the U.S., and the death toll continues to rise at a rate of about 1,000...

The 64-year-old Sinbad, born David Adkins, is known for his stand-up work and appearances in the sitcoms “A Different World” and “The Sinbad Show.” The entertainer has also appeared in several movies, including “Good Burger,” “First Kid,” and “Jingle All the Way.” (Photo: Jerry Crawford / Wikimedia Commons)

#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

Comedian Sinbad Recovering from a Stroke

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is out of sincere love that we share Sinbad, our beloved husband, and father, is recovering from a recent stroke,” the comedian’s...

#NNPA BlackPress4 years ago

From Marva with Love: Clydric Gales

NNPA NEWSWIRE — On From Marva with Love I interviewed a young man, Clydric Gales, from Louisiana. Clydric was raised by his father and maternal grandmother....

Bishop James Singleton with parishioner. (Courtesy photos)

#NNPA BlackPress4 years ago

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints positioned to provide ‘something real’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Poor people are just trying to survive. A church leader cannot openly abuse power and money while people are getting around on buses...

“Not only was he a father, a brother, a uncle, he was so important to our community and so important to the youth development today,” said Lakesha Muhammad of Atlanta, who organized a function honoring Nation of Islam pioneers in 2017 called “Still Standing” that included Min. Rahman.

#NNPA BlackPress4 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: The Life, Faith & Work of Abdul Rahman Muhammad

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The world lost a giant with the transition of Abdul Rahman Aquil Muhammad, who was a legend in the res-urrection and restoration of...

Black Voice News4 years ago

Bumps, Bruises and Scratches at Preschool

BLACK VOICE NEWS — The life of a preschooler is filled with arts, crafts, indoor and outdoor play, making new friend and yes, band-aids and ouch reports,...

Description: Retired General Sessions Court Judge Russell Sugarmon (center) was 2007 recipient of the Arthur S. Holmon Lifetime Achievement Award at a University of Memphis’ award ceremony. Judge Sugarmon helped to turn the tide of segregation and the city of Memphis during the turbulent 60’s and broke down racial barriers, first as a prominent attorney and later as a judge. Presenting the award was then U of M President Dr. Shirley Raines (left) and Black Student Association President Desmond Robinson. (Photo by Glen Yaun/TSD archives)

#NNPA BlackPress4 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: Russell Bertrand Sugarmon Jr. – civil rights ‘giant’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a member of the Memphis Branch NAACP, Mr. Sugarmon was instrumental in using the law to fight legal battles to desegregate public...

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COMMENTARY: This November, Unite to Defend the Black Vote

Black Californians Split on Supreme Court Gun Rights Ruling

Brothers Lean on “Granny,” Aunt, One Another After Covid-19 Loss

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Marvin E. Robinson’s Celebration of Life

IN MEMORIAM: Colin Powell Remembered as a ‘Good Man,’ and ‘Great American’

Terence Blanchard at The Met!

IN MEMORIAM: DMX, Hip Hop Superstar, Has Died at 50

OP-ED: The Power of Trust and Truth

Comedian Sinbad Recovering from a Stroke

From Marva with Love: Clydric Gales

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints positioned to provide ‘something real’

IN MEMORIAM: The Life, Faith & Work of Abdul Rahman Muhammad

Bumps, Bruises and Scratches at Preschool

IN MEMORIAM: Russell Bertrand Sugarmon Jr. – civil rights ‘giant’

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COMMENTARY: This November, Unite to Defend the Black Vote

Black Californians Split on Supreme Court Gun Rights Ruling

Brothers Lean on “Granny,” Aunt, One Another After Covid-19 Loss

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Marvin E. Robinson’s Celebration of Life

IN MEMORIAM: Colin Powell Remembered as a ‘Good Man,’ and ‘Great American’

Terence Blanchard at The Met!

IN MEMORIAM: DMX, Hip Hop Superstar, Has Died at 50

OP-ED: The Power of Trust and Truth

Comedian Sinbad Recovering from a Stroke

From Marva with Love: Clydric Gales

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints positioned to provide ‘something real’

IN MEMORIAM: The Life, Faith & Work of Abdul Rahman Muhammad

Bumps, Bruises and Scratches at Preschool

IN MEMORIAM: Russell Bertrand Sugarmon Jr. – civil rights ‘giant’

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