Dozens of cities plan for world-wide ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Celebration As part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a … [Read more...]
14 year-old to graduate Chicago State University with a 3.9 GPA
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton While reviewing select articles in preparation for this week’s YGB writing on our talented teen, I came across descriptions of her achievement … [Read more...]
Special SDC District One Board Election set
A low-income community representative will be selected in a Special Election September 13th for the Social Development Commission (SDC) Board of Commissioners. The Special SDC Board Election will … [Read more...]
2nd Annual Health Empowerment Event to be held this Saturday
Learn all about health and wellness at the 2nd Annual Health Empowerment Event being held this Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 am-2 pm at St. Jeanne Gengler Park, located at 50th and Burleigh Streets in … [Read more...]
Bronzeville Week celebrating the past, present and future of key Milwaukee district
Art, history, commerce, community and culture rooted in a rich urban tradition comes together starting Saturday, August 17 as the inaugural Bronzeville Week kicks off in Milwaukee , hosted by … [Read more...]
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in D.C.
Fifty years ago, Whitney M. Young Jr., president of the National Urban League from 1961-71, worked alongside his fellow civil rights, social justice and labor movement leaders to organize the March on … [Read more...]
Learn the facts about one of the most common sight-threatening conditions for African American older adults
Local Eye MDs Advise: Don’t let cataracts cloud your vision African Americans have nearly twice the risk of developing cataracts than Caucasians. This difference may be due to other medical … [Read more...]
The 3rd Annual Fundraiser for Born 2 Dream Divas in Training was held
The 3rd Annual Fundraiser for Born 2 Dream Divas in Training was held this past weekend. The Divas hosted a Black and White Gallery Night and Fashion Show sponsored by Safe House and the Brewers … [Read more...]
Free Family Health Expo – Power to End Stroke
Jobs still a key issue 50 years after Historic D.C. March
By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief One of the primary goals of the 1963 March on Washington was finding or creating jobs for Blacks. At a panel discussion during the annual convention of … [Read more...]
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