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- 8 months ago

Homegoing services for James Washington are set

James A. Washington, esteemed president and general manager of The Atlanta Voice and longtime advocate for the Black Press, passed away at 73. His legacy spans journalism, community service, and advocacy, leaving a profound impact on the media lands...

- 8 months ago

Beyoncé makes history with ‘Cowboy Carter’ hitting No. 1

(CNN) —& Beyoncé may have proclaimed that& her latest project& “ain’t a country album,” but someone forgot to tell the charts that. The superstar has made history as the first Black woman to come in at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums...

- 8 months ago

The State of Louisiana Political Leadership

In the first 100 days of the new Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry and the Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate, the Louisiana residents are witnessing a political leadership that doesn’t reflect the state we see and does...

- 8 months ago

5 Organizations Boosting Black Student Achievement

By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Overworked and underpaid teachers need all the help they can get to ensure students achieve and are college or career-ready. Fortunately, there are dozens of nonprofit organizations that can l...

- 8 months ago

Preserved by Purpose: Spiritually Speaking and Listening

By Shewanda Riley “So, when are you going to start writing for me.?   I had no idea that this one simple question posed to me in early 2000 by Jim Washington, at that time publisher and owner of the Dallas Weekly, would have a two-decade long imp...

- 8 months ago

Street Lines: 2024 Acura Integra Type S 

The return of Acura’s revered sports sedan, the Integra, arrives with the impact of a comet. Their Type S version is the most powerful version they ever produced. Thanks to its head-turning design, responsive powertrain, and long list of accessories...