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The Motive and Conduct of a Man of God I Thessalonians 2:1-20 Part I

In this chapter, Paul’s critics were at their best. There are those who are always trying to undermine the good that you are doing. Paul had his critics during his lifetime, and so do we! The two main charges against this grand apostle were...

Dorri McWhorter: From Chicago Roots to Leadership Heights

Born in Chicago and raised between Racine, Wisconsin, and the South Side, Dorri McWhorter was destined for leadership. Her passion for advocacy and communications started early. At just 11 years old, she wrote a letter to Santa Claus, urging him to &...

Most 18-year-old Texans aren’t signed up to vote despite a law requiring voter registration in high schools

By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune April 10, 2024 “Most 18-year-old Texans aren’t signed up to vote despite a law requiring voter registration in high schools” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan me...

To Help Black Teachers Thrive, Remove Outside Barriers

The non-profit Educate ME is providing aspiring teachers with financial assistance and mentorship to increase the Black teacher pipeline. In the Black community, from the time of enslaved ancestors to the founding of HBCUs, it’s a truism: Black t...

Alabama Town Refuses To Allow Elections Or Let Black Mayor Serve: Lawsuit

Photo: Getty Images A small town in Alabama hasn’t held a political election in decades and white officials aren’t allowing its first Black mayor to exercise his duties, according to a lawsuit. The Legal Defense Fund recently filed a pr...

On April 13, National Building Black Wealth Day: Helping More Than 100,000 Black Consumers Become Homeowners and Build Wealth

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) collaborates with the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. (COGIC) and other partner organizations to host National Building Black Wealth Day on April 13. In more than 100 cities across the United St...

April’s Alcohol Awareness Month: Insights from Illinois Liquor Control Commission

Imagine celebrating a joyful occasion such as a loved one’s 50th birthday party. What about going through the loss of a loved one while in despair? Life’s journey is a rollercoaster ride, and individuals often seek comfort or enjoyment th...

Public Memorial for Karen Yarbrough To Be Held Sunday at Rockefeller Chapel

A public memorial will be held this Sunday for Karen Yarbrough, the first woman and African-American to serve as Cook County Clerk.& Yarbrough passed away on Sunday, April 7 from an undisclosed illness.& Her service will be held at 3 p.m. o...

Black Grandmother Becomes First-Time Homeowner At 79

Photo: BlackNews.com A Black grandmother has officially become a homeowner at 79, KATV reports. Mae Bailey, a mother of 5, became a first-time homeowner in Little Rock, Arkansas with help from Habitat for Humanity. The organization’s central...

Bally’s Chicago Casino Revenue Surged 13.2% in March to $13M

In March, Bally’s Chicago Casino achieved significant milestones with a 13.2% increase in gross gaming revenue to $13,062,666 and a record-breaking attendance of 117,870, leading to over $2.5 million in tax revenue generated. “Our record-settin...

Women’s History Is Not Over, Just The Month

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. Each year, we celebrate Women’s History Month in March. My mom, Mrs. Mildred H. Ewers, was the first successful woman that I knew. She was a registered nurse in Winston-Salem, NC. Women’s History and Black History have som...

HORROR COMEDY FILM TWELVE BY FILMMAKER ARTHUR MUHAMMAD TO PREMIERE ON FANDANGO AT HOME

A family gathering turns into an eerie game of confession in the new horror comedy TWELVE by writer and director ARTHUR MUHAMMAD.Following the death of the family patriarch Pops, played by TED LANGE (The Love Boat), the family returns home and decide...

Countdown to Mother’s Day My Days Remembered:

by Dr. J. Ester Davis (esterdavis2000@gmail.com) Doretta Lawrence. Died at 86 Years of Age. She was the Mother of 9. My Favorite Story: Doretta Lawrence and her family lived quietly and happily on Exline Street in South Dallas. She was widely known...

The Whitewashing of Education – and How to Stop it

In a country growing more diverse by the day, we have the power to stop book bans and other attempts to erase Black history.No matter how much the right derides the word, the Black community needs to stay woke. In recent years, we’ve witnessed a dist...

What Happens When Your Friend, Sister, or Daughter Goes Missing?

MISSINGPERSONS: LaTonya Moore poses with her daughter’s urn, Shantieya Smith, inside her home 150 miles away from Chicago. May 11th, 2023. Smith was reported missing and later found murdered near her home in North Lawndale in 2019. Her cases was amon...