WASHINGTON INFORMER — In the August 19 Federal Register, HUD proposed a new rule that would expand the disparate impact rule into a five-step process that...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Following backlash from a decision to rescind an invitation to civil rights activist Angela Davis, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will get a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The tax, known as the passenger facility charge, is a locally enforced but federally authorized fee that every passenger must pay at U.S....
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Students who have attended Birmingham City Schools are eligible for a free in-state tuition program through the Birmingham Promise Program, Mayor Randall Woodfin...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Illinois youth invited to celebrate health, family, and the community. IlliniCare Health launched the HeArt My Block mural contest, a celebration of health...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In light of the unprecedented devastation Hurricane Dorian has wrought on the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the ensuing humanitarian crisis, we write...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “My uncle is a retired GM engineer. My father-in-law was an engineer local to the Detroit area. GM has a rich history of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — My path to becoming a Discover the Unexpected ambassador started when I made the decision to go to Hampton University. My mother stressed...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "We applaud the George W. Bush Institute for being visionaries in education, and for their steadfast advocacy for smart policies that keep us...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The Withers Collection teamed with the Memphis Branch of the Association for the The Withers Collection and the Afro American Historical & Genealogical...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Built as a 400-seat “picture house” to show first-run movies for African American audiences, the historic Lincoln Theatre is the last undestroyed black theatre...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The Developmental Enhancement Life and Training Alliance Incorporated (DELTA Inc.) of Birmingham was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from Alabama State Senator Rodger Smitherman....
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA)—located at 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203—has more than 27,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Over the next decade, the Education Department projects an $11 billion cost-savings from denying loan forgiveness. But for student loan borrowers, denying $11...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The celebrated Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is returning to Memphis for a limited weekend engagement February 14-16. For the Orpheum Theatre Group’s...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “If Malcolm was alive today, he would tell you that the chickens have come home to roost again. Dallas Texas, specifically the very...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mr. [John] Reaves died last month, and many shared their fond memories of him and the Smokey John’s BBQ experience. Meanwhile, the National...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Miles College President George T. French Jr., PhD, is forever a teacher and a motivator.
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — At first glance, Tori Wolfe-Sisson’s yoga class may seem like any other. The lights are dimmed to help participants relax. Attendees are donning...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Of all the issues confronting Americans, none is more basic than that of housing. Whether renting or owning a home, every family needs...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A lot of the columns I’ve written were about those who prayed and rejoiced and breathed a sigh of relief at the mere...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — he billing for the Sistahs Soiree Brunch offered advance notice: “…be ready for some candid conversations.” With the Memphis Botanical Garden as the...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Earlier this week, I wrote about the mass extinction of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich— story is on newsstands and was published here at...
OAKLAND POST — The grandson of two chefs who made their way to West Oakland during the glory days of the railroads. David Austin Smith grew up...
OAKLAND POST — On Tuesday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) continued her work to eradicate poverty in the U.S. by bringing together Bay Area anti-poverty advocates for...