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J. Pharoah Doss: Right-wing simpletons, self-immolators, and flame fanners

HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST OWEI LAKEMFA Constance Garnett translated the majority of Russian literature into English in the first half of the twentieth century. After translating Dostoevsky’s novel Demons, Garnett changed the title to The Possessed. Decad...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Homes Raided in Sex Trafficking Probe, Jet Found Overseas

Federal authorities searched two properties owned by music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday (March 25) as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation in New York, according to law enforcement officials who...

Preserved by Purpose: Spiritual PTSD – Feelings Remain …and the Healing Begins

By Shewanda Riley Last week, I shared how one of the aftereffects of spiritual warfare is what I call Spiritual PTSD – Purpose, Strength, Trust, and Discernment. & Even as I began writing this week’s column, I hit a huge wall of writer...

Don’t sit on your symptoms March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

DALLAS – The rate of advanced colorectal cancer diagnoses among young individuals is increasing at an alarming rate, and the disease is the second most common cause of cancer deaths nationwide. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, exper...

Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap

By Stephen Simpson Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Information-rich public libraries are using their websites and facilities to address the ever-increasing demand for counseling, housing and substance abuse services. SMITHVILLE – W...

Some Instructions for the Christian Family Colossians 3:1-25; Part II

In this portion of Colossians (Chapter 3:1-25), Paul challenges Christians to live godly lives in conformity to who they are in Jesus Christ. The success of living Christlike lives was dependent not on their own power but on the power of Christ work...

Women Athletes Trailblaze: Leveraging Sports and Blazing Trails

By Willie Brown, Executive Publisher | Inglewood Today As we reflect on the great female athletes during Women’s History Month, we are reminded, sadly, of the gross pay inequities between men and women. While top-tier NBA players like Lebron Jam...

State’s Attorney Primary Gets Even Tighter as Vote Count Error is Revealed

The Cook County State’s Attorney primary is still too close to call. In fact, the gap between the two Democratic candidates, Eileen O’Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III has gotten even tighter.& Moreover, the Chicago Board of Elections has...

A Full Court Press to Get the Lead Out

By Ben Jealous There’s nothing quite like seeing a kid who was born healthy but now suffers cognitive impairment and is prone to outbursts of anger. As a volunteer restoring six-story walk-ups in Harlem in the early 90s, I saw how lead paint chips an...

Why It’s Important to Talk About Inheriting Wealth

(NewsUSA) – As a significant portion of the U.S. population ages, a significant transfer of wealth to younger generations is occurring. However, many families have not discussed inheritance plans, and many younger generations may find themselv...

Paul’s Admonishment to the Colossian Believers As they Mature in Christ Colossians 4:1-18

In this last Chapter in Colossians, Paul reminds the Colossian believers to perfect their prayer lives (4:2-4) and their public lives (4:5-6). Paul then shared his concern for perfecting the personal lives of all the Colossian believers (4:7-18). C...

The Power and Prestige of HBCUs Displayed At The CIAA Tournament In Baltimore, Maryland

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. I have long suggested that the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) puts on the greatest sporting event in the United States of America. As many already know, the CIAA was founded in 1912. This year’s CIAA B...

MSI’s Black Creativity Experience: A Vibrant Black Art Celebration

The Museum of Science and Industry threw a Black art party and invited out the community.& A month after the South Side museum hosted its acclaimed Black Creativity Gala, featuring over 100 works by professional and emerging Black artists, it op...

Black Student Fighting Mormon University’s Hair Policy To Keep His Locs

Photo: BackyardProduction / iStock Editorial / Getty Images A Black college student is locked in a months-long dispute with his Mormon school over the length of his locs, which he considers an important cultural symbol. According to The Guardian, Ka...

Questions Surround Death Of Black Army Veteran Who Died In Jail Cell

Photo: Getty Images A mother is seeking answers after her son died while in custody of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia, 11 Alive News reports. According to the sheriff’s office, Christopher Collins, a 27-year-old U.S. Army...