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3 months ago
The Real Taco Fest returns for its fourth year on May 10, celebrating local taco culture at Smale Riverfront Park. With over fifteen vendors, attendees can savor delicious tacos and refreshing drinks. Enjoy live music, games, and a spicy challenge, a...
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3 months ago
To Be Equal #9
By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO National Urban League
“At times history and fate meet at a single time in a single place to shape a turning point that is man’s unending search for freedom. So it was at Lexington and Concord. So i...
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3 months ago
WE, UNITED TO END RACISM, honor the brave souls who traversed the Pettus Bridge 60 years ago. Our diverse team focuses on healing racial trauma, essential for social justice. We conduct listening sessions to promote recovery, acknowledging that every...
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3 months ago
Founded in January 1925, a small group of believers established a Prayer Band in Fort Lauderdale. Guided by Rev. O. B. Washington, they transformed into Mount Nebo Baptist Church after relocating and receiving land donations. Celebrating a century, t...
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3 months ago
Bible Trivia The Bible states that a man leaves his parents to unite with his wife, becoming one flesh (Genesis 2:23). Today’s focus is on marriage. Finish the verse: 1) Matthew 19:6; 2) Romans 12:10; 3) Ephesians 4:2; 4) Ephesians 5:25; 5) Prover...
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3 months ago
Funeral services for Robert Bell took place on March 8 at South Chapel. Jhordyn Brown's service occurred on the same day at The Purple Church. Jimmy Joseph's and Christopher Neely, Jr.'s services are scheduled for March 15 at International Church and...
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3 months ago
Funeral services for George Bell took place on March 15th at First Zion Baptist Church, while Darryl Davis's service was held the same day at Revival Faith Center. Jamie V. Powell's service occurred at Casey Myers Love and Grace Chapel.
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3 months ago
The Tri-State Defender, a historic newspaper dedicated to the African American community, is launching “TSD in the Community Forums” next week. These community-driven discussions aim to enhance local engagement and connection, kicking off during Wome...
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3 months ago
Minnie Louise Borum, aged 93, was remembered alongside Michael Edwin Cullen, 77, and Carmen Rena Newton, 54. Their funeral service took place on March 8th at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel, led by Bishop Tony Mitchell. Ivy Geraldine Patterson, 93, a...
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3 months ago
By Taalib Saber, attorney and owner of The Saber Firm. Despite recent federal cuts to DEI programs, Black entrepreneurs can seize this moment for self-sufficiency and community growth. Emphasizing collaboration, digital marketing, and ownership will...
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3 months ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reshaped U.S. education, with teacher shortages, scripted curricula, and rising mental health issues. Students face increased technology scrutiny, while social-emotional support remains crucial. Trust in teache...
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3 months ago
WASHINGTON — Starlette Thomas recalls protesting daily at 16th and H streets against police brutality and racial injustice during the summer of 2020. On March 10, the 45-year-old Bowie, Maryland, resident revisited this significant site to commemorat...
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3 months ago
(By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent) U.S. stock markets are facing notable downturns, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting by 890 points (2.1%), closing at 41,912. Similarly, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped...
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3 months ago
A recent 2025 Side Hustle Survey by LendingTree reveals that 44% of Americans are engaged in side hustles, relying on this additional income for essential expenses. These results highlight the financial pressures faced by many as wages stagnate and l...