*The African American Children's Book Project (AACBP) and The Literary Cafe Books and Events are celebrating Juneteenth by spotlighting the rich history and contributions...

Artist Spotlight

The Pulse of Entertainment: Pastor Donald Walker, Jr. Says ‘It Won’t Last’ on New Single

*“It’s a testimony, trouble won’t last. You suffer for a little while,’ said Pastor Donald Walker, Jr. about his latest inspirational single “It Won’t...

Commentary

Steven Ivory: There’s No Such Thing as ‘He Acted Alone’

*In the wake of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, Uvalde, Texas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and elsewhere, you’ve no doubt heard a lot from...

College Debt

Debt Collective Clears $1.7M Account Balances for Nearly 500 HBCU Women

*Nearly 500 women graduation candidates at North Carolina’s Bennett College received a pleasant surprise when Debt Collective offered to clear their debt. Debt Collective...

Education

Go ‘Head Shaggy! Mr. Boombastic Receives Honorary Degree from Brown University | WATCH-His-Speech

*In 2019, the superstar reggae and dancehall entertainer Shaggy told The Gleaner that he was born for greatness. “I come from a Rae Town...

School Shootings

Pedro ‘Pete’ Arredondo: Uvalde School District Police Chief Still WON’T Answer Questions | WATCH

*As the world still continues to grieve the heartbreaking loss of 21 people in the mass shooting that occurred in #Uvalde, Texas, increasing criticism...

Celebrity

LeVar Burton ‘Wrecked’ by losing ‘Jeopardy’ Gig – But … He’s Hosting Scripps National Spelling Bee | WATCH

*The newest Scripps National Spelling Bee host sat down with Newsy to discuss his bee duties, his incredible Hollywood career and hosting, err, NOT...

Education

Bill to Increase Education Funding for Black Students Moves Forward in Assembly

*With a 7-0 vote, the Assembly Education Committee approved legislation that would require California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction to identify -- and provide targeted...

Social Heat

Waka Flocka Flame’s Two-fer: Rapper Receives Honorary Professor Degree on 36th Birthday | WATCH

*That's Professor Waka to y'all! #WakaFlocka received a huge honor on Tuesday, Roomies. Not only did he celebrate his 36th birthday, but the rapper accepted an...

Education

Elderly Woman Dead, 2 Injured Following Shooting at New Orleans University Campus | VIDEO

*(CNN) -- Three people were shot after a high school graduation ceremony Tuesday on the campus of Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans,...

Police - Police Abuse

Uvalde PD Example Of What’s Wrong w/Law Enforcement: The Journal of Steffanie Rivers | WATCH

*The murders last week of 19 children and two teachers inside Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas is tragic on so many levels. First,...

Commentary

The CA Legislature Must Act NOW to Fix Schools Failing Black Children

*I am a Los Angeles local who was educated in our public schools, Audubon Jr. High and Crenshaw High School. It’s been decades since...

Education

Tell a California College Student to Apply for a $10,000 Stipend!

*California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday and other education advocates around the state are encouraging college students to apply for financial assistance through the...

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