George Ellis Johnson Sr., a production chemist who turned an investment of several hundred dollars into a multi-million dollar hair product empire, died in his downtown Chicago, Ill., home at […]
Category: Across Black America
Across Black America is a compilation of stories gathered from the nation’s various media sources. These are assembled and edited by contributor Kristina Dixon for use in OurWeekly.
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Nolan Wells, 18-year-old, Black teen found dead
On Monday, the Wells family was delivered devastating news as they received confirmation that their son, who went missing over the holiday weekend, was found deceased on Horn Island, 10 […]
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Pioneering Black politician, Billy G. Mills, passes at 96
Trailblazing attorney and politician Billy Gene Mills died at his Leimert Park home in Los Angeles on June 27, according to his son James Edward Mills. The retired judge had […]
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National Dignitaries, Business Leaders, Faith Leaders, and Members of the Entertainment World Will Pay Their Final Respects to Reverend Jesse L. Jackson
On Friday, March 6, the country will continue to bid farewell to Civil Rights humanitarian and minister, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson at the House of Hope. Additional speakers and performers […]
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Alabama burger joint cooking up 200 free meals to share ‘A little love’
On a Bun, a Birmingham burger joint owned by Denise and Crystal Peterson, is giving away 200 free meals on Feb. 16 at the downtown restaurant, 2328 Second Ave. North. […]
Posted inAcross Black America, Guest Opinions
Honoring Dr. King Through Service
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a commemoration—it is a call to act. Dr. King reminded us that dignity, justice, and community are built through service and […]
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NNPA mourns the passing of publisher Thomas H. Watkins R.I.P. 1937-2025
Thomas H. Watkins, 1937-2025, the founder, CEO and publisher of the New York Daily Challenge. The first daily Black newspaper in New York City. At the height of its operation, Watkins’ award-winning, […]
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150 advocates rally at Capitol demanding Governor Newsom sign AB 7 into law
On Friday, more than 150 community leaders, students, and grassroots advocates gathered on the West Steps of the California State Capitol, calling on state lawmakers to pass AB 7, the […]
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Ranking member Maxine Waters and House Democrats hold press conference urging “NO” vote
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, Representatives Brad Sherman (D-CA), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Sylvia Garcias (D-TX), and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), held a press conference urging […]
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Prominent Black-led organizations declare ‘ICE crisis a Black issue, too’
On Tuesday, June 24 at 11:00 AM, Black Women for Wellness (BWW) and 27 of California’s leading human rights and social justice organizations hosted a powerful press conference in Leimert […]
