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Jordan Neely’s life remembered during trial

A widely shared video showing a former Marine placing a man in a chokehold aboard a New York City subway train will be at the heart of the trial of Daniel Penny, who faces charges in the death of celebrated Michael Jackson performer Jordan Neely. The...

Latoya LeGrand Announces Candidacy For City Council District 28 In Queens

By Edwin Freeman & Latoya LeGrand Hello, my name is Latoya LeGrand, and I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for City Council District 28. As a Southeast Queens resident of over 20 years, I have dedicated my life to the community that raise...

Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy to dedicate new high school building and mural

By Amy RubensteinResource CoordinatorResource Coordinator Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy (CCPA) proudly announces the grand opening of its new high school building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, November 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. The ev...

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Best in Black Awards voting ends TODAY!

Early voting in Tennessee may be over, but you still have time to get your votes in for the 2024 Best in Black Awards! It’s not MUCH time, though . . . Voting ends TONIGHT at 11:59 PM CT, and with more than 8,000 votes cast so far, the excitem...

OP-ED: The (Still) Fierce Urgency of Now

By Rev. Dr. Earle J. Fisher, As we stand just days away from the 2024 Federal Election, the opportunity for Black faith communities to profoundly influence the political landscape has never been clearer. In the spirit of the Black Prophetic Tradition...

ACA marketplace opens with expanded options

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace opens its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans. This year’s opening enrollment is vital, particularly if Donald Trump is re-elected. The twice-i...

Morant’s triple double leads Grizzlies to easy win over Milwaukee Bucks

After dropping their last two games to teams they were favored to beat, the Memphis Grizzlies got back on track in a big way on Halloween night at the FedExForum. Memphis handed the Milwaukee Bucks a 122-99 loss, treating the home crowd to an impress...

Kamala Harris rally draws record crowd in D.C.

By Stacy M. Brown and Greer MarshallLIBK and NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent and Let It Be Known Producer@StacyBrownMediaWith just one week until the pulse of the nation beats at the ballot box and over 51 million votes already cast, Kama...

The ancient Irish get way too much credit for Halloween

By Lisa Bitel, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences The Celtic festival of Samhain celebrates a time of year when the division between Earth and the otherworld collapses, allowing spirits to pass through. Matt Cardy/Getty Images This ti...

When Halloween became America’s most dangerous holiday

Halloween can also be a time of expression of cultural and social anxieties. AP Photo/Richard Vogel The unquiet spirits, vampires and the omnipresent zombies that take over American streets every October 31 may think Halloween is all about spooky fun...

Queen City Book Bank distributes more than 4,000 books on Book Giveaway Day

By Michelle Otten Guenther,CEOQueen City Book BankThe Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) was excited to host a community-wide Book Giveaway Day on Tuesday, October 22. Doors were open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., welcoming visitors and distributing a total of 4,2...

Memphis’ “Divine Nine” fraternities and sororities team with MATA for “Roll to the Polls”

The recent “Roll to the Polls” event on October 24, 2024, was a significant initiative led by the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Memphis Metropolitan Council, focused on boosting voter participation in Memphis. Members of the “Divine Nine” — t...

Uncoverable Chase capitalizing on prime

There’s two positions the Cincinnati Bengals have had tons of historical success in drafting and developing. One is running back. From the days of Essex Johnson and Jess Phillips in the 70s to present day Chase Brown, the Bengals have had explosion i...

F.I.R.E. Conference draws diverse attendees

By Samantha LeesThe F.I.R.E. Conference (Freedom, Intention, Revelation, Evolution), founded by Barbara Turner, the former CEO of Ohio National Financial Services, hosted women from diverse backgrounds, ages, and stages of life to spark their passion...

EVERY VOTE MATTERS: Early Voting Ends TODAY!

Today is the FINAL DAY for early voting in Tennessee! Early voting for the upcoming federal, state, and local elections in Tennessee began on Wednesday, October 16. Voters can visit any early voting location during the designated hours to cast their...