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National Urban League Condemns Executive Order to Dismantle Education Department
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issues the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education: “The National Urban League vehemently condemns President Trump’s reckless and dangerous executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education— an institution that has played a critical role […]
COMMENTARY
Statement Opposing DOGE Attacks on the Civil Service from National Civil Rights and Women’s Rights Leader, Melanie L. Campbell
Washington, DC (February 11, 2025) — Today, Melanie L. Campbell, president of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and convener of The Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), released the following statement following her remarks at the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) “Save the Civil Service” rally on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC: “I […]
ENTERTAINMENT
Soulful Crooner J. Poww Resuscitates R&B with Babyface “Whip Appeal” Cover Drops New Album “I Did It My Way”
By Makeda Smith – February, the month of love, is providing the perfect backdrop for soulful R&B romancer J. Poww’s scorching new album release “I Did It My Way,” on Powwer Moves Records. A sizzling collection of 10 soul drenched covers, Poww is resuscitating R&B, infusing his seductive seasoning to an incredible tapestry of legendary […]
BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENT
Afri Decarbonization Corporation Announces Collaboration with HBCU Green Fund
To advance the conservation goals of Earth Day 2024, Afri Decarbonization Corporation (ADC) is excited to announce a new collaboration with the HBCU Green Fund (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) to deploy innovative nature-based climate solutions in West Africa. The partners share a commitment to decarbonization strategies that empower communities with local production, processing and […]
Renowned Climate Activist and HBCU Green Fund Founder, Felicia Davis, Unveils Empowering Global Youth Initiatives at COP28
Students Complete HBCU Green Fund’s Fellowship Primed for Growing Opportunities in Clean Energy
Jay King’s “The Creative Exchange” Makes Post Pandemic Return with KBLA Talk Radio’s Tavis Smiley as Keynote Speaker
Environmental Justice Leader Mustafa Ali to Review Justice40 Initiative with White House Advisor Gina McCarthy at Second Annual BIPOC Climate Justice Dialogue
Ford Foundation Invests $20.29 Million to Support Documentary Filmmaking in 2021
Innovative Strip Artist Coworking Space, The Artists Plex, Kicked Off GoFundMe