Category : News Talk

WATCH: Morriseau relies on Haitian-American roots with new play ‘Bad Kreyol,’ shares thoughts on Springfield

Theater buffs know playwright/actress Dominique Morriseau from “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations,” “Skeleton Crew,” and more. But now, Morriseau is about to drop a new play, “Bad Kreyol,̶...

WATCH: Morisseau relies on Haitian-American roots with new play ‘Bad Kreyol,’ shares thoughts on Springfield

Theater buffs know playwright/actress Dominique Morisseau from “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations,” “Skeleton Crew,” and more. But now, Morriseau is about to drop a new play, “Bad Kreyol,̶...

A Landmark ‘Year of Firsts’ for Black Leaders in Detroit

Photos by Monica Morgan Photography In a city that is nearly 80 percent Black, it shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that some of Detroit’s most hallowed institutions and organizations have Black leaders at the helm. But when reality sets in and the lay...

How optimism and championing policies that matter to Black voters can help Kamala Harris win in November

Black voters are a key constituency for any candidate in presidential election campaigns. Christine Slaughter looks at what Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party need to do to mobilize Black voters, especially in the important swing s...

BofA Study: Nearly 80% of U.S. Business Owners Anticipate Revenue Growth in the Coming Year

Majority of women and minority business owners surveyed plan to expand their businesses over the next 12 months CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly four out of five (78%) small and mid-sized business owners anticipate revenue gr...

Dance and Culture Unite: TéMaTé Institute Hosts 4th Annual Conference at Say Detroit Play Center, Oct. 19-20

Image courtesy of TéMaTé Institute The TéMaTé Institute invites dance enthusiasts, professionals, and cultural advocates to its highly anticipated fourth annual ‘Convening for Dance and Culture’, a two-day celebration of movement, cre...

Darius Lockhart’s ASÉ Wrestling Centers Mental Health, Black Culture

ASE’ Wrestling’s owner and founder Darius Lockhart (standing) wrestles in the organization’s fifth event, “Smile! ASE’ Is With You,” at Piedmont IB School near Uptown on Sept. 29. (Photo by Grant Baldwin) Anyone who’s watched even a few minutes of a...

Sacramento’s Sojourner Truth Museum Fundraiser Honors Black Icons

By Williamena Kwapo | OBSERVER Staff WriterThe Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum celebrated Sacramento’s 175th anniversary in style Sept. 28 with its “Chocolate and Wine” fundraiser, honoring some of the city’s Black historical icons. Held at t...

Longtime Sacramento Resident Lois Abernethy Passes Away

By OBSERVER NewsroomEven in advanced age, Lois Abernethy remained engaged in current events, especially politics, and looked forward to voicing her opinions as she cast her ballot in the upcoming elections.The longtime Sacramento resident passed away...

On Your November Ballot: Prop 4 Would Approve $10 Billion for Climate Action, Conserving Natural Resources

Edward Henderson | California Black Media(CBM) – Prop 4 proposes issuing $10 billion in bonds to fund state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects, energy projects, and flood protection projects. Addit...

ACA Rollback in Trump-Vance Plan Could Leave Millions Without Health Coverage, Raise Costs for Cancer and Other Vulnerable Patients

By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA(NNPA) – While the twice-impeached former President Donald Trump has long promised a comprehensive health care proposal, he recently admitted he only has “concepts” rather than a fully fleshed-out policy. According to a...

Q&A: Mariah Carey wasn’t always sure about making a Christmas album

By Krysta Fauria | The Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas — thanks in part to the longevity of her iconic song “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and its ubiquity...