Editorial
By Norma Adams-WadeColumnist The weight of legacy can crush. But that weight also can inspire. I was just thinking of 12-year old Yolanda Renee...
Hi, what are you looking for?
I Messenger
News
MATT BROWN WASHINGTON — A veteran activist of the Civil Rights Movement said he was notified by the Smithsonian Institution that items he loaned...
News
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The retailer is grappling with falling foot traffic, public boycotts, and criticism over its retreat from diversity goals. By Stacy M....
News
Wali Pitt Fort Valley State defensive lineman Josh Burney is making headlines by transferring to Purdue – a leap from a Division II HBCU...
News
Wali Pitt Giovanni Williams is on the verge of turning his football dreams into NFL history. The standout linebacker from Miles College, a Historically...
Superb Woman
Obit
Spotlight Story
What is Boudin? The Best Stuff on Earth. At Beaux Boudin, their dishes are a seamless blend of Texas and Louisiana cuisine, capturing the...
News
When Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization lost its recently awarded Challenge America Grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, their season and program...
News
By Tomas KassahunBlavity.com The Trump administration is adding clarification to a report that suggested that married student loan borrowers may have to pay higher monthly payments. According to Business...
News
For years, I have been saying, “It is through our struggles that we gain our victories,” but I am beginning to wonder where the...
Superb Woman
Dr. Kesha O’Reilly, PharmD, MS, RPh, is a healthcare leader, elected official, mentor, and strategist with more than two decades of experience advancing public...
Lifestyle
By Dr. Linda Amersonwww.hairandscalpessentials.com We are so excited to announce our 2020 Scholarship winner, Chloe Walker! This fall, she is attending Virginia Commonwealth University...
Lifestyle
By Dr. Linda Amersonwww.hairandscalpessentials.com Opening a business can be an exciting and exhausting time for owners. With a vision and tenacity, Ashley Woodard persevered....
Cheryl's World
By Cheryl SmithPublisher I’ve always cared about others’ feelings. Or at least that is what I thought. As a child I remember playing the...
Editorial
By Debra Peek-Haynes Taking a holistic approach to “Back to School” Experience Our children are facing many challenges this school year including trying to...
Cheryl's World
By Cheryl SmithPublisher Birthdays are special times, for many. Then there are those who are celebrating alone because of COVID-19. During these times when...
Editorial
By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson In the wake of recent tragedies involving our brothers and sisters, I have been left to reflect upon the...
Editorial
By Marc H. MorialPresident and CEO of National Urban League “I just sat with that for a minute. I just sat there. And then...
Local News
We are elated that State Representative Lorraine Birabil will be our keynote speaker to share the upcoming legislative agenda and the importance of advocacy...
Editorial
By Terry Allen CEO 1016 Media and Founder, Sister CEO Small Business Camp I am about to have church today! Big Mama would always...