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  • All Roads Lead To Phoenix GCU To Host 3rd Annual HBCU All-Star GameAll Roads Lead To Phoenix
    by Arizona Informant on November 10, 2023 at 8:25 pm

    The Valley of the Sun has been selected for the Third Annual HBCU All-Star Game to be held Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Grand Canyon University (GCU). The HBCU All-Star Game is an elite college basketball showcase featuring the nation’s most dynamic and talented basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU

  • BRIEF SUMMARY OF CHECK PRESENTATION AND THE JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION
    by Arizona Informant on November 10, 2023 at 8:03 pm

    During Week 5 of the MLB World Series, Capital One presented a $250,000 check to the Jackie Robinson Foundation as the culmination of its year-long Capital One Walk-Off campaign, where they gave the Foundation $1,000 for every walk-off hit during the season (minimum guarantee of $250K).  Judge Velva Moses-Thompson of Phoenix, Arizona is an alum

  • New J.P. Morgan data: Phoenix investors are confident in their financial situation
    by Arizona Informant on October 4, 2023 at 9:57 pm

    By Tequilla Swan J.P. Morgan Wealth Management recently surveyed investors across the country to learn about how Black, Hispanic and Latino investors are working towards their financial goals. And there’s good news in Phoenix respondents here are confident about their financial situation and encourage others in their community to invest. More than half (55%) of

  • Historic Tanner AME Church to Host Dribble 4 Cancer Oct. 14
    by Arizona Informant on October 4, 2023 at 1:57 am

    Phoenix, Arizona – On October 14, 2023, from 8 am to 12 noon, at 20 S 8th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Basketball enthusiasts and cancer advocates will converge at the historic Tanner AME Church for an extraordinary event that combines athleticism, star-studded guest appearances, and a noble cause. Dribble 4 Cancer 2023, organized by the

  • Tale of Two Underground Railroad Communities
    by Arizona Informant on September 20, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    Contributing Author:Christopher J. Miller, Sr. Director of Education & Community Engagement, NationalUnderground Railroad Freedom Center September is International Underground Railroad Month. This proclamation began in the State of Maryland in 2019 and now more than 11 Statesofficially celebrate one of the most significant eras in U.S. history. With the signing ofOhio HB 340 in June

  • Arizona Informant 4 th Annual Fancy Pants Golf Tournament Features Hot Britches
    by Arizona Informant on September 18, 2023 at 8:09 pm

    Special to the Arizona Informant Phoenix- Last week the Arizona Informant Foundation hosted the 4 th annual Fancy Pants golftournament at the legacy golf course. 46 golfers teed up to play donning their “Fanciest Pants”. The proceeds from the event benefited the Cloves Sr. and Charles R. scholarship fund. The tournament founder, Cloves Campbell, Jr.

  • Diverse suppliers are good for business and the community
    by Arizona Informant on September 6, 2023 at 8:57 pm

    Now more than ever, there’s a focus on prioritizing businesses that are actively addressing diversity, equity and inclusion, which creates opportunities for diverse suppliers. JPMorgan Chase is dedicated to the development and utilization of qualified diverse businesses – defined as companies that are at least 51 percent owned and operated by members of historically underrepresented

  • - Arizona Informant
    by Arizona Informant on August 25, 2023 at 9:39 pm

    Denzel Washington is back as Robert McCall in #TheEqualizer3! We are giving you the chance to win a $25 Fandango gift card to witness the final chapter of this beloved franchise and see the film in theaters! To be entered for your chance to win, email the Arizona Informant at info@azinformant.com. Winners will be notified

  • The Phoenix Police Department Welcomes Next Steps in DOJ Investigation
    by Arizona Informant on August 9, 2023 at 12:12 am

    ​Phoenix, AZ –The City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department are continuing to collaborate with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) during its ongoing “Pattern or Practice” investigation into Phoenix PD. Over the course of the now 24-month investigation, city and police leaders have provided the DOJ with documents, videos, interviews, ride-a-longs, and

  • LIBERIAN ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA
    by Arizona Informant on July 25, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    Dear Friends of Liberia: On July 26, 2023, Liberia will celebrate the 176th anniversary of its Independence. To celebrate this milestone, the Liberian Association of Arizona will join Liberians across the United States and around the globe in a day of thanksgiving and jubilation. An integral part of our celebration is a Gala Night scheduled

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WASHINGTON INFORMER

  • Bowser Admin Launches EmPOWERment Fund
    by WI Web Staff on December 5, 2023 at 5:00 am

    The Bowser administration has launched the EmPOWERment Fund, an environmental stewardship fund, to support the District's Clean Team crew members and create economic opportunities for local residents and returning citizens. The post Bowser Admin Launches EmPOWERment Fund appeared first on The Washington Informer.

  • Jolene Ivey Elected to Lead Prince George’s County Council
    by WI Web Staff on December 5, 2023 at 5:00 am

    Prince George's County Council member Jolene Ivey was elected chair for the body's 2024 legislative year, while Council member Sydney Harrison was elected vice chair. The post Jolene Ivey Elected to Lead Prince George’s County Council appeared first on The Washington Informer.

  • Joint Congressional Racial Equity Briefing Emphasized the Need for Policy Changes and Unity in Seeking to Enact Impactful Systemic Reforms
    by National Collaborative for Health Equity on December 5, 2023 at 5:00 am

    The Joint Congressional Racial Equity Briefing brought together leaders, experts, and activists to discuss pressing issues regarding racial equity in the United States, calling for policy changes and systemic reforms to address these issues effectively. The post Joint Congressional Racial Equity Briefing Emphasized the Need for Policy Changes and Unity in Seeking to Enact Impactful Systemic Reforms appeared first on The Washington Informer.

  • DYRS Reports Progress in Addressing Safety and Personnel Concerns at Youth Services Center
    by Sam P.K. Collins on December 4, 2023 at 8:54 pm

    The D.C. Department of Youth and Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) has made headway in addressing safety and personnel concerns at the Youth Services Center (YSC), with 15 new applicants in the hiring pipeline and four new staff members starting their roles. The post DYRS Reports Progress in Addressing Safety and Personnel Concerns at Youth Services Center appeared first on The Washington Informer.

  • BNPL Transactions Surge on Cyber Monday, But Concerns Rise Among African Americans
    by Stacy M. Brown on December 4, 2023 at 8:06 pm

    Cyber Monday saw a 43% increase in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) transactions, with the majority of users being financially vulnerable individuals, especially African Americans, and the potential for financial risks. The post BNPL Transactions Surge on Cyber Monday, But Concerns Rise Among African Americans appeared first on The Washington Informer.

  • CDC Says America is at a Crossroads with HIV/AIDS
    by Stacy M. Brown on December 4, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    The CDC has issued a call for urgency and a collective commitment to end the HIV pandemic in America, citing the need for increased investment in prevention efforts and addressing social determinants of health. The post CDC Says America is at a Crossroads with HIV/AIDS appeared first on The Washington Informer.

  • Miami Art Week and Art Basel 2023 Highlight DMV-Based Artists, Organizations
    by Andrew S. Jacobson on December 4, 2023 at 5:00 am

    Miami Art Week 2023 is a weeklong extravaganza featuring numerous events, fairs, and exhibitions across Miami, offering an economic boon for the city and providing programming for art enthusiasts. The post Miami Art Week and Art Basel 2023 Highlight DMV-Based Artists, Organizations appeared first on The Washington Informer.

  • Sandra Day O’Connor, First Female Supreme Court Justice, Dies at 93
    by Stacy M. Brown on December 1, 2023 at 7:08 pm

    Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing legal luminary who shattered the glass ceiling as the first female Supreme Court justice, died on Friday morning in Phoenix. She was 93. The icon’s battle with dementia was disclosed to the public in October 2018 through a poignant letter in which she expressed her inability to continue participating in The post Sandra Day O’Connor, First Female Supreme Court Justice, Dies at 93 appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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THE ATLANTA VOICE

  • Heru Akil Yafeu ventures into film production with authentic relationships and innovative ideas
    by Staff Report on December 5, 2023 at 4:19 pm

    Heru Akil Yafeu, formerly known as Herm Harris, has successfully made a mark in the film industry, earning an Emmy nomination for his network debut as a television producer, and is now exploring film production with his charismatic and fearless character. The post Heru Akil Yafeu ventures into film production with authentic relationships and innovative ideas appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

  • Republican-dominated Senate Committee passes Congressional map along party lines
    by Itoro N. Umontuen on December 5, 2023 at 1:07 am

    The Republican-dominated Georgia Senate Committee on redistricting passed their proposed Congressional Map along party lines 7-4 Monday morning. The vote did not occur without controversy because the Republicans created a new majority-Black district west of metro Atlanta, Georgia’s new Sixth Congressional District. The Republicans’ map would keep their majority in Congress with nine members while The post Republican-dominated Senate Committee passes Congressional map along party lines appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

  • Advocates urge Georgia Senate redistricting committee to rethink proposed map
    by Donnell Suggs on December 4, 2023 at 11:05 pm

    The Georgia Senate Redistricting Committee held a hearing in response to the backlash from both politicians and grassroots organizations. Following the hearing, there were public comments made and there were a number of people that stepped up to speak their minds while representing organizations, and in the case of Coleman, her home. The post Advocates urge Georgia Senate redistricting committee to rethink proposed map appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

  • How hospital employment has changed in 20 major metros
    by Stacker on December 4, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    Hospitals in the US have added more than half a million jobs over the past decade, with most metros seeing increases in hospital workers per capita and overall employment growth. The post How hospital employment has changed in 20 major metros appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

  • New Year’s Six is set; Georgia and FSU play in Orange Bowl
    by Itoro N. Umontuen on December 3, 2023 at 10:44 pm

    The Michigan Wolverines, the Washington Huskies, the Texas Longhorns and the Alabama Crimson Tide are the four teams that will play in this year’s College Football Playoff. The fifth ranked Florida State Seminoles and the sixth ranked Georgia Bulldogs will play in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, December 30th at Hard Rock Stadium The post New Year’s Six is set; Georgia and FSU play in Orange Bowl appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

  • Beyoncé’s Renaissance: A nod to queer ballroom culture
    by Isaiah Singleton on December 3, 2023 at 9:10 pm

    The world tour/film has been four years in the making, according to Beyoncé. The Renaissance film gave viewers an in-depth look into the world of Beyoncé’s creation: The Renaissance World Tour. She wanted to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking, a place to scream, release, and feel free.   The post Beyoncé’s Renaissance: A nod to queer ballroom culture appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

CHICAGO DEFENDER

  • Arson Probe Launched as Historic Swift Mansion in Bronzeville Catches Fire
    by Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor on December 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    CAPTION: Fire erupts at historic Swift Mansion in Bronzeville on the South Side on Dec. 3 (Photo, Chicago Fire Department). Chicago police have launched an arson investigation into a blaze that occurred at the historic Swift mansion in Bronzeville. City firefighters responded to a fire at the three-story, 131-year-old building at 4500 S. Michigan Ave. … Continued The post Arson Probe Launched as Historic Swift Mansion in Bronzeville Catches Fire appeared first on Chicago Defender.

  • J. Pharoah Doss:  “The Talk” not talked about
    by J. Pharoah Doss on December 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm

    Getty Images Stock Photo Following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, by a White police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, and the emergence of Black Lives Matter as a national movement in 2014, Black writers began to refer to “the talk” as a one-of-a-kind conversation Black parents had with their children about … Continued The post J. Pharoah Doss:  “The Talk” not talked about appeared first on Chicago Defender.

  • Youth Performing Arts Program Pairs Aspiring Young Artists with World Class Professional Artists for Holiday Music Concert
    by Staff Editor on December 5, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    CAPTION: Emmy-award winning jazz vocalist and founder of Timeless Gifts, Joan Collaso, is surrounded by young artists who are part of the program that seeks to provide mentoring and performance opportunities for students (Photo, Timeless Gifts). World-class professional artists and aspiring young singers and musicians will perform duets during the annual concert and fundraiser for … Continued The post Youth Performing Arts Program Pairs Aspiring Young Artists with World Class Professional Artists for Holiday Music Concert appeared first on Chicago Defender.

  • ‘Goon Squad’ Of Mississippi Cops Got Away With Years Of Brutality: Report
    by Black Information Network on December 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    Photo: Getty Images Several deputies in Mississippi’s Rankin County Sheriff’s Department have engaged in excessive force, police brutality, and abuse unchecked for years, according to reports. The department was initially thrust into the national spotlight after five deputies from the department, who referred to themselves as the “Goon Squad,” tortured and sexually assaulted Michael Jenkins … Continued The post <div>‘Goon Squad’ Of Mississippi Cops Got Away With Years Of Brutality: Report</div> appeared first on Chicago Defender.

  • How the Racist Treatment of Matt Petgrave Hurts Black Hockey Players
    by Special Contributor on December 4, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    By Isi Frank Ativie Oct. 28, 2023, is now an infamous day that hockey fans and players from all over the globe will never forget. That date also marks a horrific moment that the hockey world wished had not occurred. The Nottingham Panthers, a semi-professional team 110 miles northwest of London, played the Sheffield Steelers … Continued The post How the Racist Treatment of Matt Petgrave Hurts Black Hockey Players appeared first on Chicago Defender.

  • Overcoming the Oil and Gas Industry’s Influence at COP28
    by Special Contributor on December 4, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    By Ben Jealous Frederick Douglass said, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”  Those of us with history in the civil rights movement know that taking on entrenched power and changing the status quo requires dogged tenacity and seizing key moments to break down barriers. The United Nations COP28 … Continued The post Overcoming the Oil and Gas Industry’s Influence at COP28 appeared first on Chicago Defender.

  • Lawsuit Filed For Black FedEx Driver Who said He Was Shot At By 2 White Men
    by Black Information Network on December 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    Photo: Getty Images A Black former FedEx driver who said he was shot at by two white men while on the job has filed a new lawsuit. D’Monterrio Gibson filed a second lawsuit earlier this month against Brandon Case, his father, Gregory Case, and FedEx, his former employer, following an alleged January 2022 encounter where … Continued The post Lawsuit Filed For Black FedEx Driver Who said He Was Shot At By 2 White Men appeared first on Chicago Defender.

  • Young Prodigy Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman Earns Doctorate at 17
    by Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor on December 3, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    At 10-years-old, Dorothy Jean Tillman earned her associate’s degree. At 12, she received her bachelor’s. At 14, her Master’s. And most recently, the 17-year-old Chicago native, the granddaughter of former Alderwoman Dorothy Tillman, just earned her doctorate from Arizona State University.  “I am now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman, DBH, since successfully defending my dissertation last … Continued The post Young Prodigy Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman Earns Doctorate at 17 appeared first on Chicago Defender.

  • Black-Owned Brand Creates Travel Gear Celebrating Kids of Color
    by Special Contributor on December 3, 2023 at 2:15 pm

    By BlackNews.com Over half of all children in the United States are children of color. That’s why Dutchess and Duke, a new kids’ travel gear company, has embarked on a mission to revolutionize the world of travel gear for children by addressing the lack of representation for children of color. The company specializes in creating … Continued The post Black-Owned Brand Creates Travel Gear Celebrating Kids of Color appeared first on Chicago Defender.

  • Duckworth Announces $500K for Workforce Development in Chicago and East St. Louis
    by Staff Report on December 3, 2023 at 1:45 pm

    Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has secured $500,000 in funding for Illinois’s Revolution Workshop. The money, obtained through a Fiscal Year 2023 Congressionally Directed Spending Request, will be sent by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. This financial support aims to bolster the workshop’s 12-week pre-apprenticeship construction job training program. This Duckworth-secured federal … Continued The post Duckworth Announces $500K for Workforce Development in Chicago and East St. Louis appeared first on Chicago Defender.

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