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March 25, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Soul City Farm owner LaTonya Andrews (Photo courtesy of LaTonya Andrews) By Martha Quillin, The News & Observer ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH, N.C. — In 2017, LaTonya Andrews bought a 60-acre tract of Warren County land to become the fourth generation of her family to farm it. A former Air Force medic who now…
March 9, 2021
By DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was saddened to learn of the challenges Harry and Meghan had faced in the past few years — and that they would address the issues privately. The palace said the “issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning,” and are…
March 9, 2021
By DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan’s explosive TV interview divided people around the world on Monday, rocking an institution that is struggling to modernize with claims of racism and callousness toward a woman struggling with suicidal thoughts. During the two-hour appearance with Oprah Winfrey, Harry also revealed the…
March 8, 2021
ABOVE PHOTOS: Ida B. Wells (Photo/ Wiki Commons), Stacey Abrams (Photo/Shutterstock) and Amanda Gorman (Photo/ Shutterstock) Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of women’s history milestones stretches back…
March 5, 2021
Savannah Fire Department hires first ever Black woman Chief Fire Marshall blackhistory.com The Savannah Fire Department in Savannah, Georgia has welcomed Whitney Williams-Smith as its newest chief fire marshal. She is the first African American and the first woman to hold the position. As a certified firefighter, she began her career with the Albany Fire…
March 5, 2021
Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka was born to a Japanese mother and a Haitian father who moved to New York when she was three. She is now based in Florida. She began her professional career at 16. Osaka has been ranked No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association and is the first Asian player to…
February 25, 2021
By Jessica Gresko ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday formally rejected a handful of cases related to the 2020 election, including disputes from Pennsylvania that had divided the justices just before the election. The cases the justices rejected involved election challenges filed by former President Donald Trump and his allies in five…
February 19, 2021
By Sheriff Rochelle Bilal This year marks the 45th anniversary of the official designation of February as Black History Month – just a drop in the bucket of time pooled from centuries of Black people making history in the United States, and of this country’s history being thrust upon us. As we strive to place…
February 11, 2021
By BRIAN SLODYSKO WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump incited a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, put his own vice president in danger and later expressed solidarity with rioters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election in his name, Democrats argued Thursday as they wrapped up opening arguments in Trump’s impeachment trial. Over two days…
February 4, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: President Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders on health care, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) By Calvin Woodward ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Modern American presidents have found that a good way to get off to a fast start in office is to…
April 9, 2021
By Teresa Lundy For this edition of The Business Corner, I interviewed Naeemah Johnson, owner of Nbeauty...
April 9, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Tsebiyah Derry By Florence Anthony According to reports, fans of DMX’s rallied Easter Sunday outside...
April 9, 2021
BPT The sudden onset of stroke symptoms can happen to anyone at any time, making education about...
April 4, 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on...
April 9, 2021
In the United States, Black and brown people are usually placed into the lowest caste, which often...
April 9, 2021
All Signs: This week the Sun and Mercury are dancing with lucky moneybags Jupiter, which is a...
