First Lady Michelle Obama helped kick off the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pa. Monday, July 25, with a rousing speech that brought the Democratic faithful to their feet. The First Lady gave her full and heartfelt support of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and took aim at negative politics by relaying to the audience the lessons she […]
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VIDEO| President Obama aims to unite a divided nation at Dallas memorial
Today, President Obama addressed the families of the fallen and the Dallas community at an interfaith memorial service to honor the five police officers who died in the line of duty last Thursday, July 7. Earlier in the day, the president placed a phone call to Philando Castile’s mom, Valerie Castile, and informed her that he would mention her son […]
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President Obama calls Dallas shootings “vicious, calculated, despicable”
While in Warsaw, Poland for the NATO Summit, President Obama offered remarks regarding the shooting of law enforcement officers in Dallas, TX. At this point, this is what we know: On the night of July 7, the police officers in downtown Dallas were targeted during a peaceful protest against recent police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota. […]
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Black contractors: Democrats take us for granted
While Democrats scramble to secure the African American community’s support post-Obama, Black contractors complain that they are not getting their fair share of the party’s campaign spending. Among $514 million that Democrats spent on consultants during the 2010 and 2012 election cycles, only $8.7 million (just 1.7 percent) went to minorities, according to a June […]
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Muhammad Ali: A send-off fit for a king
“America must never forget that when a cop and an inner city kid talk to each other, miracles can happen,” words spoken by Lonnie Ali at the public memorial service for her husband, Muhammad Ali. The Greatness of Ali began after he had a talk with retired Louisville Police Officer Joe Martin who taught him […]
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Watch President Obama’s remarks about mass shooting in Orlando
This morning President Obama spoke to the press about the tragic mass shooting that took place early Sunday morning, June 11, in Orlando, Florida. An excerpt of the President’s remarks appears below: “First of all, our hearts go out to the families of those who have been killed. Our prayers go to those who have been wounded. […]
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Where did the Black banks go?
America has half as many black-owned banks as existed 15 years ago. “People assume [black bankers] don’t know what they are doing,” said Alden McDonald, CEO of New Orleans-based Liberty Bank and Trust. “Put yourself in these shoes: We are located in communities in which all of the large banks have moved out of because […]
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Muhammad Ali “The Greatest” made his final journey home
Hearts were heavy in many of the citizens of Louisville, KY when it was announced that their hometown hero, Boxing Great Muhammad Ali had died at the age of 74 in a Phoenix, AZ hospital Friday, June 3, 2016 from complications relating to Parkinson’s disease, bringing to a close his most challenging fight. Although Ali […]
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World mourns loss of great champion
Muhammad Ali dies at 74 Once scorned by many Americans, Muhammad Ali later became a worldwide hero. The “People’s Champion” lost his nearly two decades battle with Parkinson’s disease June 3 in an Arizona hospital at age 74. Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, got into boxing in […]
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Brooklyn Park council hopeful runs on safety, family, jobs
“My father, at an early age, instilled in us a sense of community, pride and leadership.” These are the words of James Jackson, candidate for the Brooklyn Park City Council representing the Central District. “So [it’s about] making your mark as opposed to just being there. I wanted to be a part of the solution […]
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Freddie Bell takes the lead at KMOJ
His focus is developing new talent in broadcasting Change is afoot at radio station KMOJ, Twin Cities “Voice of the Community.” Freddie Bell, long a household name among avid listeners, in addition to entertaining on the Morning Show with Freddie Bell & Chantel SinGs audiences, now doubles in a business capacity as general manager. Reached […]
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Obama urges Howard graduates to continue needed change
Under overcast sky and the constant threat of rain, Obama told the graduates and their families that there were no Black CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and few Black judges when he received a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in 1983.
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A legacy reborn: “Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture” line links to the past
The legend and legacy of hair-care pioneer Madam C.J. Walker are gaining new life for a new generation.
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Thousands of rich Americans live in taxpayer-subsidized public housing
Tens of thousands of high-income Americans live in low-income housing, according to a federal audit.
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Remembering Prince: complex, giving and spectacularly talented
Complex. Shy. But he “was the greatest thing this state produced,” noted Robyne Robinson on Prince.
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Free dresses, suits give students new hope for prom
Masada Johnson gazed at the excited teenagers busily probing the colorful explosion of floor-length dresses that had been gathered just for them in preparation of their big day — prom. Watching them reminded Johnson why she was there.
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Congressman calls on Black Lives Matter to make Flint a priority
Cummings is the ranking Democrat on the Congressional Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the congressional panel hearing holding hearings on the Snyder administration’s decision to switch the source of the city of Flint’s water and their response to the health crisis that ensued as a result.
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Former Detroit gang member now a gang peacemaker
Ray Winans, once affectionately known as “Killer Ray,” is helping reduce gun violence in Detroit — one gang member at a time.
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Criminal justice reform snagged in campaign politics
Planned reforms to federal drug and sentencing laws that imprisoned many African Americans have become locked up by election-year politics.
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From slave ships to Black Lives Matter: Nation’s newest Smithsonian to tell story of African Americans
Anticipation builds as the museum, opening in September 2016, prepares to receive visitors from around the world.