With the federal COVID-19 rent protections provided in the CARES Act about to expire, any plan to assist tenants who have fallen behind on their payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, would have to be drawn up by state or local governments.  In California, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, chair

Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of remembering more the silence of one’s friends than the words of one’s enemies. Working for a 90-year-old African American organization in a progressive city has taught me how dangerous that silence truly

Sources in the North West Department of Health have alleged foul play in the suspension of senior officials from the department, saying they suspect some were suspended for nefarious reasons.

For John Nzenze, fame came early, and even before his country Kenya won independence from the United Kingdom, Nzenze was churning out what could fairly be described as pop songs in his days. Born in 1940, Nzenze was one of the few artistes who shaped the sound of Kenyan music from the

By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times As a professional baseball player, Kenneth “Kenny” Coleman learned about success playing midfield on a championship team. Those lessons have served him well during his 25-plus-year career as a businessman. “[Baseball taught me that] you have to be willing and

Road trips were once very popular among Black families traveling down south to stay connected to their roots and now seemed like the perfect time to get on the road since pockets of the country have reopened, particularly in the midwest.

St Andrew East Rural Member of Parliament (MP) Juliet Holness is banking on her record of performance, especially in the many farming communities of her constituency, to convince the electorate to give her a second term in the House of...

Experience an extraordinary virtual elephant collaring operation in the Hoedspruit area that is situated in the Limpopo province of South Africa.

Historically, Black cartoonists have never enjoyed the same representation as their white counterparts. This barrier is slowly being demolished, specifically by Black female artists. Their works are being recognized; their commentary, heard; and social issues, addressed. Among these women stands

A former SWAT sergeant with the LAPD is suing the department alleging that veteran cops encourage the use of deadly... View Article The post LAPD run by 'SWAT Mafia' who 'glamorize' lethal force, sergeant says appeared first on TheGrio.

Shortly after, pictures surfaced on the internet of Williams at the Atlanta strip club, Magic City.  Rapper, Jack Harlow posted on his Instagram story, a picture with the Clippers guard. After reports came out that he violated health protocols, Williams immediately tweeted, “Ask any of my

(CNN) — On July 8, Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng uploaded to YouTube a video titled "DISGUSTED by this Egg Fried Rice Video," under his comedic persona "Uncle

Attorney General William Barr clashed with black congressional Democrats over whether systemic racism exists in U.S. police forces. Barr, who testified Tuesday to the Democratic-led House Judiciary Committee, acknowledged that … Continued

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Trump’s poll numbers indicate he will have an uphill battle defeating Joe Biden. In 2016, Hillary Clinton lost the electoral college but won the popular vote over Trump by 2.8 million votes. Trump’s poll numbers in vital battleground states are in freefall and he continues to

UK SCIENTISTS will be given over £4 million to launch six projects that will explore... The post Research projects launched to explore links between COVID-19 and ethnicity appeared first on Voice Online.

(CBM) - The Healthy Air Alliance, a California-based organization committed to reducing environmental pollution, and the Rev. Dr. William D. Smart Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California, co-hosted a panel discussion on environmental justice

Honeycomb Credit is a small crowdfunding company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It typically handles 10 inquiries a day from business owners seeking loans from the community. ...

by TyLisa C. Johnson Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher Keri Cox feels uneasy about the return to school this fall. Her anxiety and questions are piling up, with little to no … Continued

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ABOVE: Betye Saar, Eye, 1972, acrylic paint on leather, collection of Sheila Silber and David… The post “Soul of a Nation” Captures Past and Present Realities of the Black Experience and Aesthetic appeared first on Houston Forward Times.

George took some time to send his condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor. “Breonna Taylor, Rest in Peace, George Floyd, Rest in Peace. There are so many others that have been brutally murdered by the hands of the police. That’s all I got, that’s my message, and that will continue to be my

A newly formed coalition is advocating for Los Angeles County’s Black-Owned restaurants to help keep their doors open during the coronavirus pandemic. The Black Restaurant Coalition of Los Angeles exists to support and promote a movement to Dine Black, supporting Black institutions that support

Social distancing is one of the critical measures recommended by public health officials in slowing the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Since it was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the novel coronavirus has infected over 16 million people globally, recording over 600,000

A bit of a mystery vegetable, the white asparagus is quite tasty. In this recipe we share a creamy buttery sauce to enhance its flavours.

Contrary to popular belief, the national anthem and professional sports haven’t always held hands and sucked face in public. Their entanglement began during World War I—as a means to galvanize public support for the ongoing war—and only intensified by the end of World War II after the Star-Spangled

The Healthy Air Alliance, a California-based organization committed to reducing environmental pollution and the Rev. Dr. William D. Smart Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California, co-hosted a panel discussion on environmental justice July

As the pandemic ushered in a surge of online sales, e-commerce retailers saw an increase in the purchase of health and beauty products. Based on a study conducted by London

Sec. Levine denounces transphobic attacks targeting her and other members of the LGBTQ community. by PublicSource Reporters The Allegheny County Department of Health [ACHD] reported 125 more COVID-19 infections Wednesday, … Continued