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AMSTERDAM NEWS If nothing else, during Tom Thibodeau’s four seasons as the Knicks’ head coach, the various iterations of his teams, while at stages structurally flawed, have been collectively as mentally and physically tough as any in basketball. The Brooklyn Nets have won the first three games of their current five-game homestand and are once again over .500 with a record of 9-8 after Tuesday night’s 115-103 win over the Toronto Raptors at the Barclays Center. Everybody’s case of long COVID is slightly different, and so everybody’s treatment is going to be tailored to their symptoms. National Paralegal Center founder Kevin Campfield spent 13 years in prison and was unsatisfied with his lawyer. The actor Jonathan Majors appeared in court in New York on Wednesday for the expected start of jury selection in a trial in which he is accused of injuring his then-girlfriend during an argument last spring. Singer Al B. Sure! and Rev. Al Sharpton announce the formation of the national “Healthy Equity in Transplantation Coalition.” New York Cares hosted a coat distribution for the 35th Annual Coat Drive, where volunteers distributed about 400 warm winter coats to elementary students in-need on Wednesday. Cases of clergy abuse among African Americans are underreported, experts say, and the U.S. Catholic Church generally does not publicly track the race or ethnicity of victims. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is being lit Wednesday night for the holiday season. The tree will be lit at 10 p.m. ET. A new plan from the Biden administration could significantly increase salaries for thousands of low-paid early childhood teachers caring for the country’s poorest children, but might force some centers to reduce their enrollment.
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ARIZONA INFORMANT The Valley of the Sun has been selected for the Third Annual HBCU All-Star Game to be held Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Grand Canyon University (GCU). The HBCU All-Star Game is an elite college basketball showcase featuring the nation’s most dynamic and talented basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU During Week 5 of the MLB World Series, Capital One presented a $250,000 check to the Jackie Robinson Foundation as the culmination of its year-long Capital One Walk-Off campaign, where they gave the Foundation $1,000 for every walk-off hit during the season (minimum guarantee of $250K). Judge Velva Moses-Thompson of Phoenix, Arizona is an alum By Tequilla Swan J.P. Morgan Wealth Management recently surveyed investors across the country to learn about how Black, Hispanic and Latino investors are working towards their financial goals. And there’s good news in Phoenix respondents here are confident about their financial situation and encourage others in their community to invest. More than half (55%) of Phoenix, Arizona – On October 14, 2023, from 8 am to 12 noon, at 20 S 8th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Basketball enthusiasts and cancer advocates will converge at the historic Tanner AME Church for an extraordinary event that combines athleticism, star-studded guest appearances, and a noble cause. Dribble 4 Cancer 2023, organized by the Contributing Author:Christopher J. Miller, Sr. Director of Education & Community Engagement, NationalUnderground Railroad Freedom Center September is International Underground Railroad Month. This proclamation began in the State of Maryland in 2019 and now more than 11 Statesofficially celebrate one of the most significant eras in U.S. history. With the signing ofOhio HB 340 in June Special to the Arizona Informant Phoenix- Last week the Arizona Informant Foundation hosted the 4 th annual Fancy Pants golftournament at the legacy golf course. 46 golfers teed up to play donning their “Fanciest Pants”. The proceeds from the event benefited the Cloves Sr. and Charles R. scholarship fund. The tournament founder, Cloves Campbell, Jr. Now more than ever, there’s a focus on prioritizing businesses that are actively addressing diversity, equity and inclusion, which creates opportunities for diverse suppliers. JPMorgan Chase is dedicated to the development and utilization of qualified diverse businesses – defined as companies that are at least 51 percent owned and operated by members of historically underrepresented Denzel Washington is back as Robert McCall in #TheEqualizer3! We are giving you the chance to win a $25 Fandango gift card to witness the final chapter of this beloved franchise and see the film in theaters! To be entered for your chance to win, email the Arizona Informant at info@azinformant.com. Winners will be notified Phoenix, AZ –The City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department are continuing to collaborate with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) during its ongoing “Pattern or Practice” investigation into Phoenix PD. Over the course of the now 24-month investigation, city and police leaders have provided the DOJ with documents, videos, interviews, ride-a-longs, and Dear Friends of Liberia: On July 26, 2023, Liberia will celebrate the 176th anniversary of its Independence. To celebrate this milestone, the Liberian Association of Arizona will join Liberians across the United States and around the globe in a day of thanksgiving and jubilation. An integral part of our celebration is a Gala Night scheduled
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LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, joined Ariel Investments, the nation’s first African American-owned Asset Management, for the firm’s 40-year celebration. Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, invited Waters and others to celebrate the significant milestone. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is gearing up for an exhilarating winter season, promising a diverse array of film series and engaging public programs. From classic screenings to thought-provoking discussions, the museum is set to captivate cinema aficionados of all ages. Ready Entertainment’s Ashley D. Bell and Dr. Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., have partnered with Adam Ciralsky’s P3 Entertainment to produce content that centers diverse and underrepresented voices and emphasizes social issues. highlights of the Dorsey High School and King Drew High School varsity football game featuring a halftime concert with Warren G & Xzibit. Media company Uninterrupted hosted its inaugural film festival. The festival featured screenings, panels and a live recording of Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green’s podcast. Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw recently visited Emerson Elementary School of Compton as part of the L.A. Dodgers Foundation’s (LADF) L.A. Reads program. “Rise of the 10 toes” is still in view here and on my radar. To what am I referring to the title, “Conquer The World?” Remember what Jesus said, “Be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.” Veterans Day is a time when we say thank you to all the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Because of them, we can experience a freedom that is not necessarily free. Many have given their lives in service to Charla Lauriston of Grand Crew and People of Earth, alongside actress Janelle James of Abbott Elementary, will host an evening of comedy on Friday, November 17, at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. Philosopher, civil rights activist, college professor, author, and former political prisoner Angela Davis put a lens on the deep-rooted damage domestic violence sows in the Black community, pulling from research she conducted for her 1999 book, “Blues Legacies and Black Feminism.”
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WASHINGTON INFORMER Nearly 200 District high school students are enrolled in the Advanced Technical Center, a free program that provides career and technical education courses in preparation for college and high-skill careers.
The post D.C. Students Gain College Credits and Career Training at Penn Center appeared first on The Washington Informer. The post 11-30-2023 Informer Edition appeared first on The Washington Informer. Thurst Lounge, a Black-owned LGBTQIA+ lounge in D.C., is set to open on Dec. 2, offering guests a place to party, celebrate, and learn about the Black LGBTQIA experience.
The post Thurst Lounge: D.C.’s Black-Owned LGBTQIA Bar to Open Early December appeared first on The Washington Informer. Prince George's County is offering free tuition to students living within six miles of National Harbor's MGM, while a new guaranteed income program will provide $800 per month to 50 youth and 125 seniors for a 24-month period.
The post Prince George’s County General Updates appeared first on The Washington Informer. A pilot study by the D.C. Department of Energy and the Environment found that air quality can differ significantly between neighborhoods, with some areas having higher levels of harmful pollutants than the EPA's standards.
The post Pilot Study Confirms Air Pollution Hot Spots But Indicates Some Positive Signs appeared first on The Washington Informer. Bo Sampson, founder and CEO of Bodacious One, celebrated his 60th birthday with a star-filled gathering featuring DJ Kool, Sugar Bear, Bella Dona, James Funk, DJ Flexx, Stinky Dink, Prince Dajour, Peggy Body, comedians Huggy Low-Down, Timmy Hall and Da Party Crasherz, and celebrity make-up artist Derrick Rutledge.
The post Music Veteran Bo Sampson Celebrates 60 Years appeared first on The Washington Informer. The hotel industry is experiencing a busy holiday season with increased business travel and a higher prevalence of theft, with guests stealing a variety of items from towels and bathrobes to grand pianos and bathroom fixtures.
The post From Towels to Grand Pianos: Survey Reveals Daring Hotel Heists and National Trends appeared first on The Washington Informer. A recent examination of Ballotpedia sheds light on the tumultuous state of U.S. politics, particularly within the confines of Congress. Thirty-seven Congress members — seven U.S. senators and 30 U.S. House members — declared they would not seek reelection in 2024, marking a notable increase from previous election cycles. Among the U.S. Senate members opting
The post Congressional Departures Rise, Reflecting Political Uncertainty appeared first on The Washington Informer.
by Sam P.K. Collins on November 29, 2023 at 6:00 pm by WI Web Staff on November 29, 2023 at 5:23 pm by Milaka Saddler on November 29, 2023 at 5:00 pm by Richard D. Elliott on November 29, 2023 at 5:00 am by Kayla Benjamin on November 29, 2023 at 5:00 am by WI Web Staff on November 29, 2023 at 5:00 am by Stacy M. Brown on November 29, 2023 at 5:00 am by Stacy M. Brown on November 29, 2023 at 5:00 am
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS Investor and star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” Daymond John goes for a “swim” with Bruce, Chum and Anchor from the hit Disney and Pixar film “Finding Nemo” at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena [...] Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Culture Museum and its associated business, BBRT, is a non-profit Independent, Veteran, and Woman-owned museum, bookstore, and gift shop. The museum provides both youth and adults with educational artifacts [...] JACKSONVILLE, FL – The University of North Florida (UNF) School of Engineering and JEA today celebrated the grand opening of the JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab. JEA has made a 5-year financial commitment of $500,000 that will [...] By Lynn Jones-Turpin | Since 1968, Sonny’s BBQ has been on the front line of pitmaster grilling. For 55-years, the well known BBQ joint has been a staple in communities around the state of Florida. [...] Westside High graduate Tamika Wolfe learned to cook from her grandmother when she was 10 years old. Wolfe and her sister had a sibling cooking rivalry that she always lost which led her to rethink [...] With a vision and a prayer Joshua Christian Academy was established in 1996 to educate children with the tools required to graduate high school and obtain higher education learning strategies. The charter school located at [...] The Florida Blue Center located at River City Marketplace, welcomed hundreds to the center’s 10 year of service celebration. The event included refreshments, giveaways, airbrush tattoos and other crafting stations. The service center has professional [...] Smooth jazz/R&B/funk musician and producer Brian Culbertson was back in Jax for a sold out concert inside the Florida Theatre. Culbertson and his band took over the stage with a musical chair of instruments that included [...] College friends, families and fans came together for the 78th Florida Blue Florida Classic held at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 24-7. The weekends attendance was 56,227,the highest [...] Kipp Voice Academy recently welcomed the Black Child Book Fair Tour to promote African-American focused reading materials in urban communities across the nation. The event featured a diverse array of both local and national authors, [...]
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THE ATLANTA VOICE The post The Atlanta Voice: Amplifying Black Voices for the last 58 years appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and its Art in Transit program, Artbound, invites guests to enjoy live performances from partners such as Alliance Theater, Ballethnic Dance Company, and Full Radius Dance Company as guests travel through MARTALand this holiday season.
The post MARTA Artbound to host special holiday performances appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. NEW ORLEANS — There are HBCU football games that don’t receive the “Classic” treatment. Then there are “Classic” games. For example, there is the Florida Classic between Bethune Cookman and Florida A&M in the Citrus Bowl! Then you have the famous Turkey Day Classic between Alabama State and Tuskegee. There’s also the Southern Heritage Classic
The post Photo Gallery: Southern and Grambling faced off in the 50th Annual Bayou Classic appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. The Clark Atlanta Panthers are once again hiring a new head football coach. Teddy Keaton will be the fourth man to run the football program in the last three years.
The post CAU hires Teddy Keaton as new head football coach appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta will host its 41st annual Can-A-Thon this week to help feed local families in need this holiday season.
The post Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta to host annual holiday Can-A-Thon this week appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. SciCheck Digest The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines — like many other vaccines — can contain small amounts of DNA left over from the manufacturing process. There’s no evidence this residual DNA causes “turbo cancer,” or very aggressive cancer. Nor did Moderna admit that “mRNA Jabs Cause Turbo-Cancer,” contrary to an online article that misconstrues a line
The post Moderna patent application does not admit mRNA vaccines cause turbo-cancer appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
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CHICAGO DEFENDER Photo: L to R: Heather Williams, Leroy Moore, Deshawn Threadgill, Antonio Carter, Jaylen Lee (Photo: Chicago Public Schools). A group of Chicago Vocational High School students developed an app that resulted in them being honored by Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez. On Monday night, CVS students Deshawn Threadgill, Leroy Moore, … Continued
The post CVS Students Honored by Mayor for Creating App That Inspires Career Paths appeared first on Chicago Defender. Photo: Getty Images A jury sentenced a Black man to life in prison on Monday (Nov. 27) over the 2014 death of a Texas officer during a no-knock raid, per Fox 44. Marvin Guy was found guilty of murder in connection to the killing of Killeen Police Detective Chuck Dinwiddie. Guy was on trial for … Continued
The post Life Sentence For Black Man Who Fatally Shot Officer During No-Knock Raid appeared first on Chicago Defender. Getty Images Stock Photo It’s been said that we should have three hobbies we love: One to make you money. One to keep you in shape. One to keep you creative. Famed rap group “The Lox” had a hit song called “Money, Power and Respect.” The hook to this song went like this: What’s the … Continued
The post The Carr Report: 7 Dimensions of Wealth and Prosperous Living appeared first on Chicago Defender. Photo: Getty Images A man has been denied bond after allegedly fatally shooting a Subway employee and injuring another over too much mayonnaise on his sandwich. Melvin Williams is facing charges including murder, aggravated assault, third-degree cruelty to children, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection to the June … Continued
The post <div>Man Accused Of Killing Subway Worker Over ‘Too Much Mayo’ On Sandwich</div> appeared first on Chicago Defender. The post MR. SONNY KNOWS for Nov. 29 appeared first on Chicago Defender. Photo: Robbins Eagles Football Team, Coach Justin Harris (with Trophy) and Assistant Coaches (Photo Provided). In a historic moment that resonates beyond the field, the Robbins Eagles 13U Team has shattered barriers and secured their place in the American Youth Football League (AYF) National Championship for the first time in the program’s four-decade history. Led … Continued
The post Robbins Eagles, Dixmoor Vikings Need Your Support for Florida Championships appeared first on Chicago Defender. Photo: Getty Images A general election presidential debate is being hosted at an HBCU for the first time in history. Last week, the Commission on Presidential Debates named Virginia State University in Petersburg as one of the universities that will host a presidential debate during the 2024 general election cycle, per NBC News. “We are … Continued
The post Virginia State University To Become 1st HBCU To Host Presidential Debate appeared first on Chicago Defender. Months ago, Anthony Hines, an elementary school teacher in Central Florida, scheduled a special assembly for Black fourth and fifth grade students. The presentation conveyed that Black students have underperformed on standardized tests for the past three years and that unsuccessful kids have a higher likelihood of going to jail and being shot or killed. … Continued
The post J. Pharoah Doss: Thinking outside the box but forgetting why the box was there appeared first on Chicago Defender. (NewsUSA) – For older Americans who smoke or have diabetes or high blood pressure, leg pain could signal a problem with blood flow and needs to be checked by a doctor. Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart become narrow. … Continued
The post Strange feelings in your legs and feet? You probably want to ask your doctor about it appeared first on Chicago Defender. Photo: Getty Images An attorney for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who fatally knelt on George Floyd during a May 2020 arrest, slammed federal prison officials following the stabbing of his client. On Friday (Nov. 24), reports surfaced that Chauvin was stabbed by a fellow inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tuscon, … Continued
The post Derek Chauvin’s Attorney Slams Prison Following Stabbing appeared first on Chicago Defender.
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FORWARD TIMES Hightower Took On C.E. King, Beating the Panthers 31-28 to Move On to the 4th…
The post 3 Rounds of the Texas High School Playoffs Took Place on Black Friday, Hosting Some of Houston’s Top Football Schools appeared first on Forward Times. Jaguars Maintain Top Spot in the AFC South as They Defeat Texans 24-21
The post Texans Spotlight: Jaguars Maintain Top Spot in the AFC South as They Defeat Texans 24-21 appeared first on Forward Times. Texas Southern University is parting ways with head football coach Clarence McKinney. This move comes…
The post Texas Southern Parts with Coach McKinney appeared first on Forward Times. Check out this week’s fashion finds!
The post Fashion Finds of the Week appeared first on Forward Times. The City of Houston has lost a longtime civil servant and community leader, as Laurence…
The post Longtime Civic Leader and Model Public Servant Laurence J. “Larry” Payne Passes Away at Age 73 appeared first on Forward Times. A Michigan judge has allocated properties owned by the late legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin…
The post Judge Awards Aretha Franklin’s Property to Her Sons appeared first on Forward Times. “Why does it matter if the Voting Rights Act is enforceable by private plaintiffs? If…
The post Federal Appeals Court Decision on Voting Rights Act “Intellectually Bankrupt” appeared first on Forward Times. Nearly 5.5 million borrowers have applied for the newest federal program for student loan debt…
The post Nearly 5.5 Million Borrowers Lower Student Loan Payments with SAVE Plan appeared first on Forward Times. In 1962, Ray Charles began to flex the power of his contract with ABC-Paramount by…
The post Country Rap Tunes: Three Houston Artists That Are Pushing Musical Boundaries appeared first on Forward Times. ABOVE: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (left) and State Sen. John Whitmire (right) are vying to…
The post Early Voting Begins In Runoff appeared first on Forward Times.
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