Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
When Magnolia Cafe closed during the pandemic, the Black-owned restaurant left a void. There were no more Wednesday night wings, live music or dancing after a hard day’s work. The historic house at 2405 E. Magnolia Ave. fell into disrepair and...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
Imagine a room filled with vibrant discussions, the air thick with the spirit of community and empowerment. This is not just any gathering, but a beacon of hope and strength for Black women in the Cedar Valley area. The second annual Black Women...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
DAVID REUTHER Gov. Ron DeSantis and Gov. Glenn Youngkin share the realization that African American history can be tough. They and some Republican dominated states are eagerly passing laws that forbid teaching a history that m...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
By Joseph Williams | Word In Black (WIB) – Is Shaq OK? That question was on many minds after NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal said last weekend that his “dumb***” mistakes and errors in judgment cost him “his whole family” — including his si...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
By Aaron Morrison | The Associated Press Residents of Baltimore gather during the community’s response to the 2015 in-custody death of Freddie Gray. The photo is part of a collection called “the Impact of Images” collection curated by Lead With L...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
By Matt Brown | The Associated Press Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at the Black Conservative Federation’s Annual BCF Honors Gala at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, S.C., Friday, Fe...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
By Marie-Elena Schembri | Solving Sacramento In 2022, over 9,000 homeless individuals were counted in one night, up 67% from 2019. (Photo by Aaron Yabes) In 2023, the city of Sacramento ranked in the top three U.S. cities for percentage of uns...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
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Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
On a brisk morning in Cleveland, a group of aspiring and established small-business owners gathered at Tri-C Corporate College East. Their purpose? To attend the first of a four-part workshop series spearheaded by LaRese Purnell, the Tri-C Entrepre...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s supervisors plan to offer a formal apology to Black residents for decades of racist laws and policies perpetrated by the city, a long-awaited first step as it considers providing reparations. The San Francisco Bo...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
Reed Tuckson joined Ashish Jha, dean of the School of Public Health, for a public conversation in honor of Black History Month on Monday afternoon, covering his career path and today’s pressing public health threats. Tuckson has led multiple public h...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
By Micha Green | The Washington Informer In a celebration that included a pre-reception, delectable three-course dinner and powerful panels, JPMorgan Chase commemorated five years of its Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) initiative on Feb. 22. Hosted...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
As Boston embarks on a massive undertaking to examine possible reparations for Black residents, a new report detailing the lasting legacy of slavery and systemic racism in the city offers solutions to redress the financial and emotional harms such...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) — If you consider yourself a foodie, you may want to listen up. The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce (TWBCC) is asking for your help taking local Black-owned restaurants to the next level. This is the second year...
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Monday morning, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff visited the Georgia State Capitol to speak to the ongoing crisis concerning the state’s foster care systems. In testimony from October 2023, Ossoff disclosed that an internal audit. It stated Georgia’s Divisio...
