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On D.C.’s H Street, Some Black Businesses Strive, Others Struggle

March 31, 2016April 5, 2016Afro | Washington

Amidst the new expensive condominiums, busy upscale bars and restaurants, and the city’s only streetcar, Black entrepreneurs on the once riot-torn H Street in northeast D.C., are working hard to cash in on the community’s new prosperity and dramatically changing landscape.

D.C. Council Wants to Pay People Not to Commit Crime

March 31, 2016April 5, 2016Afro | Washington

To address an increase in violent crime within the District, the D.C. Council recently unanimously approved a bill that includes a proposal to pay residents and some youth a stipend to not to commit crimes.

NAN To Celebrate 25 Years At Convention

March 30, 2016April 5, 2016Must Read

The National Action Network is celebrating their silver anniversary convention April 13-16 at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel.

Lincoln Boys Basketball Team Celebrates State Championship

March 30, 2016April 22, 2016Dallas Post Tribune, Texas

“Comeback kids” aptly describes the Lincoln Tigers weekend in San Antonio earlier this month at the 2016 UIL State Basketball Championship.

State Fair of Texas Announces 2016 Theme

March 30, 2016April 22, 2016Dallas Post Tribune, Texas

The countdown to fun has officially begun – only 200 days until the State Fair of Texas® begins its annual 24-day run.

Mesquite Resident Claims $1 Million Scratch Ticket Prize

March 30, 2016April 5, 2016Dallas Post Tribune

Marvin S. Mason of Mesquite claimed a top prize worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game Hit $1,000,000.

WARE + ASSOCIATES: A FOOTPRINT IN WOMEN’S HISTORY

March 29, 2016April 5, 2016Dallas Post Tribune

The city of Fort Worth is rich in history, with many women playing significant roles, and Wyntress B. Ware, president and chief executive officer of Ware + Associates, has done just that.

Soon You’ll Bike The Chicago River

March 29, 2016April 22, 2016Chicago, Chicago Defender

The push to revitalize the Chicago River continues gaining momentum with a new bike path that will follow the North and South branches of the river, according to a new proposal.

Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin, Power Couple in Chicagoland

March 29, 2016April 22, 2016Chicago, Chicago Defender

Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin, Power Couple Talk Faith in Chicagoland. The Hollywood Power Couple join Mission and Marketplace Line-up of workshop presenters March 31- April 1 in Forest Park

The Strange Case of Ruby McCollum

March 29, 2016April 22, 2016Chicago, Chicago Defender

Dr. Clifford Leroy Adams’ murder was a seminal moment. “Ruby put whites on notice that maybe Blacks weren’t going to stand for this any more.”