After serving a 22-year sentence in a California prison, James Morgan, 51, found himself facing a world of opportunities that he did not imagine he would have as an ex-convict […]
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United Nations has job vacancies
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) is looking for passionate changemakers toward its mission to help the United Nations drive global progress. Current permanent and […]
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The Tuskegee Experiment: Bad blood, sad memories
The Tuskegee Experiment is often cited by some African-Americans, as a reason to be hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine. But the record needs to be set straight. My grandfather’s name […]
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Texas RB Bijan Robinson announces NIL deal with Lamborghini
Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson may be sporting a new whip to practice from now on. According to Sports Illustrated, Robinson has signed a name, image and likeness (NIL) […]
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Anonymous donor clears student debt of Wiley College graduates
Students graduating from a historically Black college in East Texas were told at their commencement ceremony that an anonymous donor had paid their balances, officials said, reports Associated Press. Wiley […]
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Jackie Robinso All Star game bat sells for $1.08 million
A bat used by baseball hero Jackie Robinson in the 1949 All-Star Game sold at auction on Saturday for $1.08 million, according to New Jersey-based Goldin Auctions, reports NBC BLK. […]
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Queen Latifah’s real estate firm set to create new affordable housing in her hometown
According to News 12/AfroTech,Queen Latifah has secured a new deal to create new housing in Newark, NJ through Blue Sugar Corporation — her real estate development firm. “To me, Newark is ours. Newark […]
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Las Vegas Raiders owner says he’d welcome Colin Kaepernick with ‘Open Arms’
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, shut out of the NFL for years after kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality, would be welcomed with “open arms” by the owner of the Las Vegas […]
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‘Our Voices, Our Time: One-Act Play Festival’
The script submission deadline has been extended for the “Our Voices, Our Time: One-Act Play Festival,” a collaboration between Penn Live Arts (PLA) and its 2022-23 season artist-in-residence, the Negro […]
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Mother’s Day show celebrates women of the movement
Café Mocha radio network celebrates Black women in their fullness on Sunday May 8 during the 12th Annual Salute Her Awards, presented by AARP and Toyota. On Mother’s Day, the […]
