Category : News

2 weeks ago

Saint Lucia Celebrates Success At Routes America Event

A four-member delegation, led by Thaddeus M. Antoine, Chairman of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority represented Saint Lucia at the recently concluded Routes America Conference, which was held from March 19-21, in Bogota Colombia. The three-day event...

2 weeks ago

The Atlanta Voice GM/president James Washington passes away

ATLANTA, GA — James Washington, the president and general manager of The Atlanta Voice, a longtime advocate of the Black press, and the 2019 National Association of Black Journalist Legacy Award winner passed away surrounded by family and loved ones...

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Honoring Black Union soldiers massacred at Fort Pillow

By Wiley HenryMEMPHIS, TN – When Dr. Callie Herd learned that a “massacre” had taken place on April 12, 1864, at Fort Pillow, a Union garrison in Henning, TN, she and her son, Ronald C. Herd II, sprang into action.They have honored the Union’s Black...

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a voice for change

By V.S. Santoni April is Arab American History Month. Rashida Tlaib, a Democratic representative from Michigan’s 13th congressional district, made history as one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, alongside Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Bo...

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Improving STEM education is crucial 

By Ivan Sanchez& In the ever-evolving landscape of education and employment, a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has become increasingly vital. This emphasis is especially critical for African...

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Regions Bank announces new head of Affordable Housing

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Regions Bank recently announced experienced financial services leader Katie Such as head of  Regions Affordable Housing. Such succeeds Rob Chiles, who is retiring after 35 years in the financial services industry, including over 15...