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Bootsy and Zapp kick off Gov. Walz event at Freedom Center

ContributedSaturday, Oct. 5, was a star-studded day at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Gov. Tim Walz (MN), the vice-presidential running mate with Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, was welcomed by Boots...

KC’s Latest Attempt to Build An $800 Million Human Caging Facility Must Be Stopped

Kansas City is once again deepening its commitment to build a racist and destructive jail—this time by quietly passing an ordinance to spend $2.3 million of public tax dollars to purchase land from Jackson County which is already building anothe...

Bell hoping rewind is best

Vonn Bell has made the circle in the NFL. He is a 29-year-old veteran who has had many ups and a few downs in his time in the NFL and even before. Currently in his second stint with the Bengals, Vonn Bell is hoping to recapture the magic he assisted...

Freedom Center film traces history of Kentucky slave pen

One of the nation’s only surviving slave pens rests in the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. There, it provides testimony of a wicked chapter in American history. As part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial, the Freedom Center is debuting a ne...

NYC’s Museum At The Fashion Institute Of Technology: “Africa’s Fashion Diaspora” Now On Display Until Dec. 29

By Semafor Africa Photos: Museum At The Fashion Institute Of Technology An exhibition in New York is exploring the role played by fashion in shaping Black cultures around the world. “Africa’s Fashion Diaspora,” at the Museum at the Fas...

Paws in the Park rescheduled to October 13

ContributedDue to unfavorable weather conditions forecast, Paws in the Park, the annual dog-lovers benefit for United Pet Fund (UPF), has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 13 at Summit Park in Blue Ash. The event lasts from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p....

Cincinnati Art Museum hosts Ansel Adams retrospective

Contributed byCincinnati Art MuseumThe Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) is premiering an unprecedented exploration of the early career of Ansel Adams, demonstrating how, between 1916 and the 1940s, Adams developed from a teenage tourist with a camera into...

Chocolate News with Tisha Campbell

This is the latest episode of the Chocolate News Podcast. We bring you news that discusses issues affecting the Black community. On today’s show, we discuss the passing of Cissy Houston, Skyline Chili’s 75th anniversary, Hurricane Milton...

NDG Book Review: ‘John Lewis: A Life’ is a story to remember

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You give, and you give, and you give. No problem. If you can be of service to your community, then that’s what you’ll do. You’ll volunteer where you’re needed. You’ll offer up your time to organize events and gather other help...

Consumers caught in illegal junk fee traps to receive $48 million

The nation’s largest corporate landlord for single-family home rentals (last month/recently?) was fined $48 million by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for years-long financial abuses of tenants. The firm, Invitation Homes, also will be required to...

Dallas Cowboys steal victory in the Steel City

By Jamal Baker NDG Contributing Writer There are certain things in life you can count on—the sun rising, time never stopping, and the Dak Prescott-led Dallas Cowboys leaving Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a walk off victory. Reminiscent of their 2016...

Jubilee Theatre Presents Samm Art Williams’ Powerful Drama HOME

Fort Worth, TX – Jubilee Theatre is excited to launch its 44th season with HOME, a moving play by Samm Art Williams, running from September 27 to October 27, 2024. As part of a season titled “Rooted,” HOME kicks off a series of productions that celeb...

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund brings new capital into underserved communities left behind in the energy transition

By Lori Lee NDG Contributing Writer As part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last month granted $27 billion to 68 American communities. The funds are part of the massive Inflation Reduction Act, t...

Dallas CASA Classic raises $1.9 million benefiting children

AT&T, Goldman Sachs and Pioneer Natural Resources Partner for Invitational Charity Golf Tournament The Dallas CASA Classic raised $1.9 million for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the child victims of abuse and neglect served b...

NEA Big Read Series returns to Irving with free books, family fun

The 2024 NEA Big Read – Irving launches Oct. 17, offering a month of events that inspire creativity, introspection and a deeper connection to the community. This year’s featured work, “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak, invites attendees to explore themes o...