Category : News

Winston-Salem State Chancellor Bonita Brown calls check from NCCash.com ‘Holiday Cheer’

For Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), Friday, Dec. 13, was Commencement Day. For State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, it was a homecoming of sorts. For University Chancellor Bonita Brown, it was Christmas come early. Treasurer Folwell, who att...

A call to action: Women are dying

(UNT-Dallas) – Texas has failed three women who were pregnant and died in their frantic search for health care. Doctors pass their patients from hospital to hospital because they fear the repercussions of what touching a pregnant woman could mean –ab...

I upended my life to take care of mama. It was one of the best decisions I ever made

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – It was an autumn morning in 2018 when my phone rang in Washington, D.C. and I’ll never forget the sound of Mama’s voice on the line. She was calling from her home in Virginia, 100 miles away. Her voice, normally warm and sweet,...

Nikki Giovanni

(Children’s Defense Fund) – When poet, essayist, scholar and activist Nikki Giovanni passed away on Dec. 9, the world lost a singular voice. Young readers especially adored the dozen books she created for children, including beloved works like...

A better discussion guide: Finding common ground around the holiday dinner table

(Sierra Club) – The holidays are a time for coming together. We should not just be coming together physically to drive us further apart mentally, emotionally and spiritually by reinforcing our differences.Yet a lot of organizations, brands and politi...

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It’s not all about the Feds: State and local policymakers have a responsibility to deliver for families

(American Forum) – Many leaders elected this November won by saying that families will be better off in the years ahead than the years behind. Voters voiced their rejection of more of the same. In 2024 exit polling, 80% of voters agreed that if we wa...

Capital One’s $265 billion Community Benefits Plan for the Black community

(Texas Legislative Black Caucus) – The Texas Legislative Black Caucus is very proud of the work we have done for our communities. Helping improve the lives of our constituents and working to strengthen small businesses is a great privilege. I am alwa...

Bordelais Deputy Chief Sounds Alarm on Overcrowding and Justice Delays

Acting Deputy Director of Corrections at the Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF), Chris Felix has raised concerns about overcrowding at the island’s maximum security prison and delays in the justice system. In his report presented to the High Court...

White man charged after shoving Black subway performer in viral video

Photo: Getty Images A D.C. investigator is facing charges after he was caught on camera assaulting a subway performer. Harold Christy, an investigator for the D.C. Office of the Inspector General, was charged with misdemeanor assault following...

Q&A: ICO resident musician Joshua A. Thompson talks music, sociology and highlights of his career

This past year was monumental for musicians in Indianapolis, particularly Joshua A. Thompson. The Indy-based pianist, sociologist and current Creative Partner in Residence at the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra spoke with the Recorder about his mu...

78 New Officers Join RSLPF to Boost Crime-Fighting Efforts

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has bolstered its ranks, following the graduation of 78 recruits from the Police Training Academy on Tuesday. The new officers were urged to carry out their duties with integrity, avoiding the abuse of power...

Teamsters launch historic strike against Amazon amid holiday rush

Workers nationwide launched the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history on Dec. 19, targeting the $2 trillion corporation during the peak holiday season.Teamsters union members initiated the action after Amazon refused to negotiate with thousan...

‘Afrofuturism in Costume Design’ coming to Children’s Museum in 2025

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is set to unveil a new exhibit from two-time Academy Award-Winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter. “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” kicks off on March 22, 2025, as part of the museum’s 100th...

200+ Men To Honor Navy’s 1st Black SEAL At Special Presentation Event

The 200+ Men Foundation will host a special presentation to the family of the late William “Bill” Goines, the first African-American Navy SEAL, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Y.H. Thomas Community Center, located at 1300 Thomas Street, Hampto...