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OAKLAND POST [July 22, 2024 – Chicago, IL] With an extremely heavy heart and a profound sense of loss, we acknowledge the powerful legacy of U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee. She was a steadfast leader in the fight for reparatory justice, carrying forward the legislative baton from the late U.S. Congressman John Conyers in 2018. Her relentless efforts By Reverend Dr. RB Holmes, Jr. We must commend and appreciate President Joseph Biden for being a quintessential leader and, perhaps, one of the best presidents in modern political history. He is not finished yet. He will complete his agenda of appointing qualified federal judges, reducing the cost of prescription drugs, working for a cease-fire By Kenneth Miller, Publisher of the South Bay Black Journal In about a month when the Democratic National Convention convenes in Chicago, the eyes of America and the world will be anxiously watching how the party nominee for president unfolds. Conventions of both the Republicans and Democrats are lavish, exuberant celebrations of four-day events to Millions of Americans are increasingly finding themselves at the mercy of commercial insurance companies that are arbitrarily denying their claims. These insurance giants, rejecting claim after claim without valid reasons, are forcing American patients to shoulder significant financial and emotional burdens, in addition to their serious health issues. Once designed to serve the best interests This week, three successful women share their stories and reflect on the role early education played in their lives. Their reflections remind us of the importance of the first years of learning. Dr. Richeleen Dashield, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), New York University Silver School of Social Work Head Start Hometown: East Orange, By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a stunning turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek re-election, bowing to mounting pressure from within his own party. This decision comes after a growing number of Democratic Party members voiced concerns that Biden’s candidacy was jeopardizing their chances To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window. The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 17 -23, 2024
The post Oakland Post: Week of July 17 -23, 2024 first appeared on Post News Group. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the longest-serving members of the Texas delegation, has died at the age of 74. In June, Jackson Lee announced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, yet she showed little indication of letting it interfere with her plans to run for
AMSTERDAM NEWS The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is celebrating James Baldwin's 100th birthday with a panel discussion. Union carpenter, Simbiat Adanlawo, shares her journey in unionized construction. Sherwin Banfield unveiled his “YEAA-a-a-a- a-ah!” sculpture, honoring one of his hip hop influences, Kool DJ Red Alert. This was supposed to be a transition season for the Mets and another World Series or bust year for the Yankees. The 17-day Paris Olympics commences July 26 with the traditional spectacular opening ceremony. Edgar Telesford was slapped with a $1,000 summons for selling snacks and water without a license from the NYC Department of Sanitation. With heatwaves scorching the city and air quality plummeting, New Yorkers are increasingly diving into pools as a refreshing escape. On Nelson Mandela Day (July 18), the 18th annual Human Rights Summit kicked off at the United Nations. Dr. Beny J. Primm, an advocate who worked tirelessly for New Yorkers suffering from addiction, as well as those with HIV/AIDS, was honored in Brooklyn with a street-naming. Kamala Harris is the first Black woman since 1972 to challenge white male ideology as a prerequisite for becoming a presidential candidate.
ARIZONA INFORMANT By Dee Ford Byas From Michigan to Phoenix, Moteez Wilson interlocks her business background with growing her hair braiding brand. The entrepreneur is the founder of Luxury Braiding Bar, 2535 N. Central Avenue. Clients can enjoy the luxury of receiving quality customer service, comfortability, refreshments, and entertainment while getting their hair styled in corn rolls, How to take action and help protect older adults from scamsSponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal information. Older adults Etiwanda team of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., repeated as 2024 Section 7 Champions, edg- ing out Ontario Christian. right: Etiwanda’s five-star senior Grace Knox led the team to a 58-51 win. By Cedric CobbJune 14-23, Section 7 Team Camp – the top scholastic exposure event in the country took place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. This event On October 18, 2024, the five-time GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter/producer PJ Morton is coming to Chandler Center for the Arts. His plush vocals, New Orleans rooted grooves and Motown-influenced orchestrations are musical genius that has been called, “a balm for the mind, heart and spirit.” Known for being the full-time keyboardist with pop band Maroon 5 for Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Homeownership has long been a reliable and valuable investment for many Americans. The Black homeownership rate in the U.S., however, stands at just 44% – the lowest among all racial groups according to the National Association of Realtors. A lack of access to credit, a lack of understanding about the homebuying Arizona Black Rodeo and producing company Black Rodeo USA has earned some serious bragging rights The votes are in, and USA TODAY 10Best reported that Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo in its 13th year is a winner in its 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Rodeo. The official announcement, made 12 noon EDT Wednesday, May 8, Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Growth in employment and income has increased for communities of color over the years, however starting a business is still a challenging task that requires a certain optimism, imagination, and perseverance. Ashley Kelly, vice president and senior business consultant for JPMorgan Chase in Arizona, assists entrepreneurs with their growth By Blair S. Walker MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA — The U.S. popularity of Formula One racing is in overdrive, but Black racegoers were few and far between at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, which ironically takes place in Miami Gardens, Florida, a small, predominantly Black municipality just north of Miami. One of the melanin-enhanced folks giddily
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The prospect of Kamala Harris becoming the first woman President of the United States is not just a symbol of progress but a profound testament to the power of perseverance, vision, and unity. Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal information. Make A Move LA’s Summer Jam promises to be a one-of-a kind event. Grande Cosmetics makes big claims and after months of research, I agree with them all. I tested their GrandeMASCARA Conditioning Peptide Mascara and give it 10 out of 10. Al Mac Wil, a Stellar-nominated Urban Country Gospel artist, will headline the City Sounds – Council District 9 Concert on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m., in the Clive Davis Theater at the Grammy Museum, 800 West Olympic Blvd., in downtown Los Angeles. The organization Tea Party 4 Black Girls hosted a private screening of the Amazon Prime documentary “Power of the Dream.” The documentary focuses on the social justice efforts the WNBA took from 2016 to 2020 and how their efforts aided Raphael Warnock get a seat in the U.S. Senate. The LA84 Foundation hosted more than 300 guests on its West Adams campus to celebrate its 40 years of impact and LA’s 1984 Summer Olympic Games. From July 17 through July 21, the Dance for Life Festival showcased the work of renowned dancers and choreographers at the mid-city Los Angeles gem, the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center. Starting July 22, teenage residents at Jordan Downs, one of L.A.’s largest public housing communities, will earn a paycheck while learning hands-on skills like carpentry and welding, launching them on pathways to careers in industries facing strong demand and a critical lack of qualified workers. The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump shocked the nation as it was that latest of many incidents involving gun violence reported by the media.
WASHINGTON INFORMER Nearly 40 people completed the Peer Case Management Institute with a ceremony at Howard University (HU) School of Social Work. For several weeks, they took college-level coursework and worked at a local homeless services provider.
The post Formerly Homeless D.C. Residents Become Certified Case Managers appeared first on The Washington Informer. @StacyBrownMedia A new report from Psychology Today has revealed how puberty exacerbates racial bias against Black children, with the study’s author highlighting the need for immediate educational and societal reforms. Dr. Rona Carter, an associate professor at the University of Michigan and the report’s author, explained that Black children are often perceived as older and
The post Report Unveils Puberty’s Role in Intensifying Racial Bias Against Black Children appeared first on The Washington Informer. WI Contributing Writer @bcscomm A short documentary has resurfaced about African Americans and swimming– a loaded topic in the Black community– and is coinciding with the July 26 start of the 2024 U.S. Summer Olympics in Paris. “Black Folk Don’t…Swim” examines the myth that Black people don’t swim. Writer, television personality and podcaster Touré and
The post Film Spurs Conversation about Black People and Swimming appeared first on The Washington Informer. In an impassioned address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden laid bare his decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race, urging Americans to embrace a new generation of leadership. “Saving democracy is more important than any title. It’s time to pass the torch to younger voices,” Biden declared in an address that
The post Biden Declares Democracy Demands New Leadership appeared first on The Washington Informer. WI Contributing Writer The Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are teaming up to fund initiatives that honor the brave suffragettes of the 19th and early 20th centuries and celebrate their work and legacy. Uplifting women’s advocacy is not new to Delta Sigma Theta. The 22 founders of the sorority are
The post Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Donates $1 Million to Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation appeared first on The Washington Informer. @StacyBrownMedia The Apollo Theater, Harlem’s legendary cultural institution, has made history as an honoree in this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, one of the highest accolades in the arts. For 90 years, the Apollo has been the heart of American culture, nurturing emerging artists, launching legends, and serving as a center of innovation for Harlem, New
The post Apollo Theater Makes History with Kennedy Center Honors appeared first on The Washington Informer. WI Health Reporter Last Tuesday, Whitman-Walker teamed up with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV. Declaring the day as PrEP Awareness Day, July 16 will now be the official date dedicated to heightening awareness
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JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS By Lynn Jones – Travel Agent owner, Ty Moore has traveled throughout these United States visiting almost all of the 50 states! From East Coast to West Coast, this Jacksonville Florida native and Wolfson High [...] FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA — (JULY 2024) – The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (VLFWF) is excited to announce The Grand Tasting and lineup of signature events as it returns for its sixth annual event series from Monday, [...] Global superstar Ciara and NFL quarterback Russell Wilson celebrate their son Win’s fourth birthday with Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. It was Win’s first visit to Magic Kingdom [...] New data study names Jacksonville as the 7th best U.S. city to start a business, with high success rates, large numbers of new businesses and high employment in startups A record-breaking 5.5 million new U.S. [...] On the heels of a successful 2023 debut launch for her YA heist thriller Thieves’ Gambit (GMA appearance, Barnes & Noble Book of the Year Finalist, and a movie deal with Lionsgate) comes 25-year-old Bahamian-American author Kayvion Lewis’ much-anticipated duology [...] The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers free museum admission and music on Friday evenings through August 9, 2024 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — July 25, 2024 — The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens today announced the [...] NEW YORK (July 25, 2024) — Grammy-nominated saxophonist Godwin Louis explores the universality and joy of sacred music in his sophomore release, Psalms and Proverbs. The album is being released internationally by Blue Room Music on August 23. [...] This summer has been full of news about how old is too old. Some of the national conversation has been insulting to people of a certain age, and some of the talk has been positive. [...] By Mark Stallworth, Miami Times Contributor – | Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry’s story is a testament to determination, talent, and relentless hard work. Born and raised in Miami, Twanisha Terry discovered her passion for running at [...] BOOKSHELF | by Terri Schlichenmeyer | A teammate asked you for a favor last week and of course, you said yes. And ugh, now you’re stuck. You can’t back out of it without looking like a jerk. [...]
THE ATLANTA VOICE (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in a video released Friday. “Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,” the former president told Harris on
The post Barack and Michelle Obama fully endorse Kamala Harris appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. ATLANTA – Francis Tiafoe’s dominant serve helped him to an early lead against Aslan Karatsev in the final set. Tiafoe did not look back and went on to win the final set 6-3. Much anticipation and hype surrounded Tiafoe heading into the Atlanta Open as the headline. After coming off of a tough loss at
The post Atlanta Open: Tiafoe pushed to third set in win over Karatsev, advances to quarterfinals appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. The post The Atlanta Voice – July 26, 2024 appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. Tenants of GE Tower, an apartment complex southwest of downtown Atlanta, held a press conference to air grievances about ongoing issues with management, including sexual harassment, lack of leases, seven-day eviction notices, and safety concerns.
The post GE Tower tenants face poor living conditions amid renovations to preserve affordable housing appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. Washington (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris soon and his team has been in touch with the campaign, a source told CNN. Obama and Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, have been in touch regularly, and he is serving as a sounding board for her as he has over the 20 years
The post Obama expected to endorse Harris soon, source says appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. TILA Studios, a black women’s visual artist collective, recently celebrated the grand opening of its TILA Studios Gallery at the reimaged Goat Farm property. The celebration kicked off with When She Rests, She Blooms, the gallery’s first exhibition which featured works from select Black women artists. “It’s amazing to see how many people support TILA
The post TILA Studios celebrates grand opening of new gallery space at the Goat Farm appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. Local Bibb County and Houston County political and union leaders held a press conference in support of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid in Macon, Georgia, citing her public record and the Biden-Harris administration's accomplishments.
The post VP Kamala Harris gets presidential nod from Macon political and union leaders appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. Wednesday, Georgia State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods permitted the state to pay districts to teach an Advanced Placement course in African-American studies. This decision was a shocking about-face that came in about 48 hours. Monday afternoon, Gwinnett County Public Schools was told the State Board of Education (SBOE) would not agree to adopt the class.
The post AP African-American studies will return to Georgia’s Public Schools appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. The 2024 FIAT 500e Coupe is a stylish and efficient electric car with a range of 141 miles, a 118 horsepower engine, and a wide range of amenities, including a Level 2 home-charging station.
The post Street Lines: 2024 FIAT 500e Coupe appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. New York (CNN) — The right-wing media machine is throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Kamala Harris. As she held a rally Tuesday for the first time as the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Fox News, talk radio, and the constellation of digital news websites and online personalities were busy blitzing her with a wide array
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CHICAGO DEFENDER PALS Town and Dewey champion early literacy with joy-infused pedagogy and holistic education. Join them at the 3rd Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival on July 27 (Image Credit: Dewey Community). This powerful principle is the cornerstone of PALS Town, an innovative program dedicated to harnessing the power of writing and imagination to help children … Continued
The post PALS Town and Dewey: Revolutionizing Early Literacy at the Words of Wonder Literary Festival appeared first on Chicago Defender. Jeffrey Louis is one of three Team USA competitors in the Breakdancing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Photo Credit: Facebook). By Ashleigh Fields Black culture will now be on display across the globe as breakdancing debuts as a competitive sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The trend was introduced to America in the 1970s, … Continued
The post Breakdancing Debuts at Paris Olympics, Showcasing Black Culture appeared first on Chicago Defender. VP KAMALA HARRIS IS ALMOST ASSUREDLY GOING TO BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT IN THE UPCOMING NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION. SEE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW. Count the names—Ed Gainey, Summer Lee, La’Tasha Mayes, Austin Davis, Josh Shapiro, Bob Casey, Joe Biden, 44,000 Black women on a Zoom call in one night, 20,000 Black men on an … Continued
The post IT’S KAMALA’S TIME: VP Harris this close to securing Democratic nomination for President appeared first on Chicago Defender. With the 2024 Paris Olympics on the horizon, let’s turn our attention to some of the Black Olympians who are set to shine. In 1924, Black athletes made their groundbreaking debut at the Paris Olympics, overcoming significant racial barriers. A century later, as the Games return to Paris, a new generation of Black athletes is … Continued
The post 10 Black Athletes You Don’t Want To Miss At The 2024 Paris Olympics appeared first on Chicago Defender. In a significant expansion of its offerings, the Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT) will introduce a Leadership Conference and Career Fair on the opening day of this year’s event. Scheduled for August 2, the conference will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McCormick Place in Chicago. This new feature will provide attendees … Continued
The post Black Women’s Expo Announces Leadership Conference and Career Fair as Part of 2024 Line-Up appeared first on Chicago Defender. Rendering of New Chicago Sky Practice Facility in Bedford Park (All Renderings Provided by the Chicago Sky). The Chicago Sky, in collaboration with the Village of Bedford Park, has unveiled plans for a cutting-edge WNBA performance center set to open for the 2026 season. The $38 million project will break ground this fall and is … Continued
The post Chicago Sky Unveils Plans for State-of-the-Art Practice Facility to Open in 2026 appeared first on Chicago Defender. The post Power Construction RFP for Spirit Airlines appeared first on Chicago Defender. The deputy who fatally shot Massey (pictured), 36, in Springfield, Illinois, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder (Photo Credit: Fair Use). This article was originally published on Word In Black. By Jennifer Porter Gore Overview: The vice president reacted to the latest police use of deadly force against an unarmed Black person, saying Massey died at … Continued
The post Kamala Harris Calls for Reforms After Sonya Massey Shooting appeared first on Chicago Defender. 1904 Olympic marathon participants Len Tau (left) and Jan Mashiani of South Africa. Missouri History Museum by Francois Cleophas, Stellenbosch University Who were the first Africans to compete in the modern Olympic Games? The answer to that question reveals the surprising story of a 1904 marathon – and exposes the history of racism and White … Continued
The post Who were the first Africans at the Olympics? The disturbing story of two 1904 marathon runners appeared first on Chicago Defender. This summer, the South Side will come alive with the 3rd Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., this eagerly anticipated event will be hosted at the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center, located at 10201 South Cottage Grove Avenue. The Words of Wonder … Continued
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