By Nyesha Stone In a parochial world, women have to find a way to stand up and stand out. Local musician Queen Tut, who now lives in Brooklyn, decided to come back home for one very special … [Read more...]
“I Bike Harlem” Owner Uses Airbnb to Grow Her Business
By Maxine Daniels (Founder of “I Bike Harlem”) For decades, many travelers to New York City have limited their excursions to Manhattan neighborhoods south of Central Park. Moreover, those who … [Read more...]
NAACP President Cornell Brooks Ousted as Group Looks to Regain Relevance
By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Why did the NAACP’s national board vote to part ways with their president, Cornell Brooks? Several longtime members contacted by the NNPA … [Read more...]
On the Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, “Cissy” Marshall Laments Lack of Progress
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Cecilia Marshall never imagined that the battle for equal rights in schools and elsewhere would still be as vital today as it was six decades ago … [Read more...]
Heal the Hood Celebrates the Community this Weekend with 6th Annual Block Party
By Karen Stokes Festival season begins this weekend in Milwaukee and the Heal the Hood Block Party is celebrating the community in a big way. The Heal the Hood movement has grown since their … [Read more...]
Breaking the Mental Health Stigma Begins with Educating the Community
By Dylan Deprey After twenty years of working construction as a carpenter, Jeff Munz needed a change, a new beginning and a career that would allow him to help others. Though the switch to the … [Read more...]
WRTP/BIG STEP Apprentices to Work on Bucks Arena Construction
By Mrinal Gokhale Twelve soon to be graduates of a construction apprenticeship program at WRTP/BIG STEP were congratulated by Mayor Tom Barrett on Friday, May 25. The apprentices are going to … [Read more...]
A Neighborhood Walk with Officials
By Nyesha Stone One of the first steps to fixing up a neighborhood is knowing what to fix. Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has been doing neighborhood walks since she came into office. Nine years … [Read more...]
Asha Family Services Reborn as The Asha Project
By Dylan Deprey It was a sad day in late 2016, as Asha Family Services had closed its doors due to a lack of funding. Over thirty years Asha Family Services had specialized in culturally … [Read more...]
Are Your Hair Care Products Making You Ill, New Legislation May Help
By Karen Stokes Relaxers, texturizers, shampoos and conditioners may be hazardous to your health. Personal care and beauty products for the most part in the United States are untested and … [Read more...]
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