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Serena Williams Builds Schools in Jamaica, Africa | Black Press USA

African American Philanthropy

While many deep-pocketed philanthropists and celebrities will write checks to support worthy causes, Tennis megastar Serena Williams routinely goes the extra mile. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] In a recently released video, Williams donned a pair of jeans, workboats, a hardhat and went to work on Salt Marsh Elementary School in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica. Williams, who has won […]

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The Constitution’s Role in Slavery (Article 1, Section 9: Clause 1) | The HBCU Chronicles

African American Politics, African American Vote

We are being told of the evils of “cancel culture,” a new scourge that enforces purity, banishes dissent and squelches sober and reasoned debate. But cancel culture is not new. A brief accounting of the illustrious and venerable ranks of blocked and dragged Americans encompasses Sarah Good, Elijah Lovejoy, Ida B. Wells, Dalton Trumbo, Paul […]

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Sen. Kamala D. Harris is ending presidential bid | The Washington Post

African American Politics

Sen. Kamala D. Harris of California announced that she is ending her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] In a note to supporters, Harris wrote that “my campaign for president simply doesn’t have the financial resources we need to continue.”“It is with deep regret — but also with deep gratitude— that I am […]

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This D.C.-Based Summit is Bringing Creatives of Color to the Forefront | Black Enterprise

African American Entrepreneurs, Black Businesses

Real-life connections and face-to-face interactions are coveted opportunities for many millennials in today’s digital world. Instead of merely scrolling through everyone else’s highlight reel on social media, studies show that millennials are investing in experiential activities. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Launched in 2018, the Foreground Summit provides creatives and founders of color with a safe space to […]

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Oklahoma Cop Accused Of Lying When He Said ‘Pig’ Was Printed On Starbucks Cups | NewsOne

Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Reform

Oklahoma police chief Johnny O’Mara accused a Starbucks employee of writing “pig” on his cup, which caused the employee to be fired. Now, there are reports he may have lied and even his own daughter is blasting him. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Caroline Orr, a reporter for the National Observer wrote on Twitter, “Wait so people started […]

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Miami Times publisher Garth Reeves Sr., ‘conscience of the black community,’ dies at 100 | Miami Herald

African American Media, Black Media

Garth C. Reeves Sr., publisher emeritus of The Miami Times and a voice for the aspirations of African Americans in Miami for most of the past century, died on Monday. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] He had turned 100 on Feb. 12. The Miami Times was the only job publisher emeritus Garth C. Reeves Sr. ever had, aside […]

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