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Black History 101: What You Weren’t Taught In School

Photo: Arseniy45 / iStock / Getty Images School’s in session! With Black history books being systematically removed from library shelves, limiting access to crucial resources that elucidate the multifaceted experiences and contributions of Bl...

Kham Beard: From Tractors to Triumph, An Inspirational Journey

A daughter shares her father’s extraordinary and inspiring story. Hailing from the heartland of Arkansas, Kham Beard’s journey began with a steering wheel in hand – not a glamorous start for someone who would later define the essence of s...

3 HBCUs Could Be Shut Down Under Proposed Mississippi Bill

Photo: Facebook Three historically Black colleges and universities in Mississippi could permanently close if a proposed Republican-sponsored bill is passed by state lawmakers. Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valle...

Public Notice: Notice of Filing of Evidence Regarding Reconciliation of Revenues and Costs under ComEd’s Environmental Cost Recovery Adjustment Rider (Rider ECR)

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From the West Side to the World: The Inspirational Journey of Pastor John F. Hannah

Born and raised on the West Side of Chicago and living in the projects, Pastor John Hannah encountered the typical struggles that many of his peers faced. Yet, his mother, recognizing his potential, changed his educational and social environments so...

State Sen. Kimberly Lightford: From Childhood Trauma to Pioneering Leadership

Before State Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood) became the first Black woman to serve as Majority Leader for the Illinois Senate, she would build her 26-year political career on some motherly advice. “When I first suggested to my mom there was...

Exclusive: Da’Vinchi Talks New Season Of ‘BMF,’ Working With 50 Cent, And Mental Health Awareness

Da’Vinchi understands the complexity of portraying one of the most notorious figures of this generation. Tasked with the role of Terry “Southwest T” Flenory in the Starz hit series “BMF,” Da’Vinchi brings depth to...

BOOK REVIEW: White Terror, Black Trauma: Resistance Poems about Black History

“White Terror, Black Trauma: Resistance Poems about Black History” by Philip C. Kolin / Third World Press, 2023& Review by By Rev. Dr. Brenda Eatman Aghahowa During a season of U.S. national life when many conservatives are seeking to ban the co...

Donald Trump Jr. Claims A Number Of Black Men Have Called Him Their Hero

Donald Trump Jr. said several Black men consider him a “hero” while discussing his father Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. During a recent episode of his show “Triggered,” the former president’s son was talking to guest Scott Presler abou...

Donald Trump Jr. Said Several Black Men Called Him Their ‘Hero’

Photo: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images News / Getty Images Donald Trump Jr. said several Black men consider him a “hero” while discussing his father Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. During a recent episode of his show “...

This Week In Black History February 28-March 5, 2024

GARRETT A. MORGAN FEBRUARY 28 1708—One of the first recorded slave revolts in American history takes place on Newton, Long Island (New York). Seven Whites are killed. In retaliation, two Black male slaves and one Indian male slave were hung, whil...

New Orleans City Council Commends “College Hill: Celebrity Edition” Season 3 Filming at Xavier University, Highlighting HBCU Legacy and Cultural Enrichment

Xavier University of Louisiana Last Week, the New Orleans City Council acknowledged the significant contributions of BET+, Edmonds Entertainment, and This Way-Out Media to the local community, emphasizing the importance of their work in promoting the...

Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ Becomes Her Ninth Solo No. 1 with Strong Radio Presence

Data News Staff Edited Report Just one week after Beyoncé became the first Black woman to lead Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with her twangy “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the single now reigns over the publication’s all-genre-inclu...

Angel Reese Headlines Reebok’s ‘Not Made to Be Subtle’ Collection

Data News Staff Edited Report Reebok introduced the newest addition to its award-winning and innovative women’s apparel range, the ‘Not Made to Be Subtle’ Apparel Collection. Featuring both performance and lifestyle women’s offerings, No...

Edgar ‘Dooky’ Chase III Passes Away

Marie Bell Data News Weekly Contributor Last week, the Chase Family has announced that their patriarch, Edgar “Dooky” Chase III passed away at age 74. Representatives for the family say that he passed away with his wife Alva and family by his side. C...