The sun looks like a cohesive ball, though it is actually a vast conflagration of plasma rotating at different speeds. Volatile humans could emulate. Happiest day, beloved Joy Train Rider! […]
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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Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: They Cannot Be Erased
It felt like a dagger to my heart when I read the headline stating that the US Air Force was removing the Tuskegee Airmen from training videos, to comply with […]
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Honoring a Legacy of Excellence Philanthropist Sandra J. Evers-Manly
Sandra Evers-Manly, a visionary champion of untold stories, cultural empowermentand educational opportunity has established the Dr. John Brooks SlaughterNSBE Fund at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School ofEngineering, continuing […]
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Celebration of Life for John Amos
The fans of TV and film icon John Amos are invited to a heartfelt Celebration of Life to honor his extraordinary legacy and contributions to the entertainment industry. The event […]
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Turning Point FounderMakes Her Mess
Michelle Perkins knows firsthand what it’s like to be achild with the trauma of molestation by a mother who was addicted to drugs,being on crack herself, losing the custody of […]
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News anchor Chauncy Glover dies
Chauncy Glover, a news anchor at KCBS and KCAL in Los Angeles, has died unexpectedly. He was 39. KCAL announced Glover’s death Tuesday, but the cause and exact date were […]
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Music legend Quincy Jones passes away at age 91
Music legend Quincy Jones has died at his Bel Air home at age 91. The multi-Grammy-winning producer, arranger, composer and entrepreneur–who worked with talents as diverse as Frank Sinatra and […]
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Environmental Advocates Highlight Black Contributions to National Parks Ahead of 2024 Election
As the nation heads toward the 2024 election, environmental advocate Audrey Peterman is on a mission to spotlight the vital role national parks play in preserving America’s natural beauty and […]
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U.S. Congressman Al Green Commends Biden Administration on Launching Investigation into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday announced that it would review and evaluate the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, marking the federal government’s first inquiry into the destruction […]
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Governor signs Senator Bradford’s legislation promoting Black student success on California college campuses
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1348 by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), which will promote Black student success in higher education by creating the nation’s first recognition […]
