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City Politics

Mawuli Hormeku Challenges Inez Barron for East New York City Council Seat

By Kings County Politics Calling for a new direction in self-empowerment, Mawuli Hormeku today announced...
Black History

Mr. Kusunoki on Barack “Barry” Obama: High School Years

(As Told to Priscilla Sawsa Mensah) I first met Barack Obama in September or 1975. ...
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Black History

The Making of a President

By Priscilla Mensah Often, when we come across great leaders, whether it be through history...
At Home

So how do we understand the paradox of black officials perpetuating a system that largely disadvantages black people?

Books  LOCKING UP OUR OWN  Crime and Punishment in Black America Author: JAMES FORMAN JR. The past...
City Politics

When Mayor de Blasio released his plans to open over 90 homeless shelters, it sent shock waves throughout the city. Frankly, I felt that...

By Borough President Eric Adams Immediately after his announcement, many residents from the communities of...
National News

Trump Administration’s ‘Attack on Black Women’ Evident, Says Congresswoman

Recent incidents involving Maxine Waters, April Ryan and Susan Rice echo the treatment of Michelle...
Health & Wellness

Interfaith UniverSoul: “Using Humor to Beat Depression”

By Priscilla Mensah Guess what everyone? The circus is in town, and attending may be...
Arts-Theater

The Role of the Artist in Telling Our Stories

Four Black Authors Win 2017 Pulitzer Prizes;  Second Achievement for Brooklyn’s Lynn Nottage The 2017...
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Helped Me Find My Voice

by Hortensia Gooding On Dr. Norma Raybon, Spelman College "To inspire" originally carried a literal sense...
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View From Here

By David Mark Greaves It is widely acknowledged, and has been for some time, that...
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Kristen Clarke Named General Counsel of the NAACP

The NAACP today announced that Kristen Clarke, one of the nation's most respected civil...
Community News

Glyne’s Fulton St. Barber Truck

Interviewed by Kazembe BattsIG: @kazbattsTell us a little about yourself.My name is Glyne Maccup....