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By V.S. Santoni Ronnie Long, a Black North Carolina man, has received a historic $25 million settlement, marking the second-largest wrongful conviction settlement recorded. Wrongfully convicted of raping a white woman in 1976, Long spent 44 years...
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Civil society and law enforcement agencies specializing in youth justice, are resuming discussions to enhance the management, design, and implementation of programs and strategies geared towards positive social changes for the youth. Funded by USAID...
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By Alexis Clark and Kelli Sharpe NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) –& — Days before the nation celebrated the MLK Day of Service, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover shared her own mountain top experience at the annual pr...
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by Sean Copeland, Contributing Writer & Many people have already started their resolutions just a week into the new year, and one of the areas consistently on the list of resolutions is finance. Whether you’re looking to (re)build your credit,...
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(NewsUSA) – Chivalry by Patrick Girondi From the eccentric and riveting author/singer/CEO Patrick Girondi, an aspiring author stumbles onto a manuscript that became a bestseller. He must find the true author, a peculiar war vet from Iraq who l...
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EARTHA KITT January 17 1759—Paul Cuffee is born near Dartmouth, Mass. He was one of the most prominent Blacks of the 1700s. Born of a Black father and an Indian mother, Cuffee grew wealthy as a whaling captain, ship builder and merchant. He was a...
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The Indiana Higher Education Commission is encouraging all aspiring educators who plan to teach in Indiana to explore four of the state’s different scholarships. Applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, Next Generation...
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Stardom and greatness has been predicted for Jerod Mayo dating back to his college days, when he was a star linebacker at the University of Tennessee.& He became part of history last Friday as the New England Patriots named him their 15th...
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By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — After winning three awards Sunday at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, the latest version of “The Color Purple” is now available for home viewing. Such digital platforms as Apple TV and Prime Video made the film avail...
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By V.S. Santoni In anticipation of the upcoming Oscars, Hollywood hosted a private, untelevised dinner on Tuesday night, shining a spotlight on, among other notable actors,& the illustrious life and exceptional career of Angela Bassett. Organ...
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By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Both a trailer and photos have been released online this week in advance of the upcoming Netflix biopic on the life and career of pioneering legislator Shirley& Chisholm. The film titled “Shirley” was written a...
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By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Arts Nashville is the official Arts + Culture office for Nashville and Davidson County. Founded in 1978, their mission is to provide all residents of Nashville with opportunities to engage in a vibrant creat...
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By Wiley Henry MEMPHIS, TN — Not since the 1985 release of “We Are the World,” the chart-topping single benefiting USA for Africa, has there been a constellation of superstars collaborating for a charitable cause — famine relief. But then ther...
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NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Repertory Theatre continues their 39th Season with Paula Vogel’s acclaimed play Indecent at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center from February 2nd to the 11th. Indecent is a love letter to the power of theatre, a cautionary...
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The 2024 Indiana legislative session kicked off with nearly 130 bills introduced. Several bills would directly and indirectly affect Black and minority Hoosiers. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus’ (IBLC) 2024 legislative agenda is focused on f...
