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The Color Purple Starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks

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A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.4444
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Environment

Renowned Climate Activist and HBCU Green Fund Founder, Felicia Davis, Unveils Empowering Global Youth Initiatives at COP28

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Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC – Distinguished climate activist and founder of the HBCU Green Fund, Felicia Davis, took center stage at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, making groundbreaking announcements that underscore the organization’s commitment to global climate action and youth empowerment. In a momentous press conference, Davis announced the official […]
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Entertainment

Yusef Salaam, of the Exonerated 5, Wins New York City Council Race

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Dr. Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated 5 who were cleared of attacking a jogger in Central Park, won the election to become a member of the New York City Council.  In the video above Dr. Salaam speaks with activist rapper, Jasiri X on 1Hood Media before the election. ABOUT DR. SALAAM (https://www.yusefspeaks.com): In […]
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Headlines

Black Youth are Eager to Vote in the 2024 Election

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Grassroots organizers used creative ideas to get a record number of youth to vote in the last few elections. But recently, an NBC news poll warned that only thirty-eight percent of young voters are excited about the 2024 election. Some young people believe celebrities and influencers will get youth excited about the 2024 election.
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Commentary

Modern Day Apartheid – The Gantt Report

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By Lucius Gantt –  When one neighborhood gang takes; or tries, to take over another neighborhood allegedly controlled by another gang, the neighborhood citizens could get caught up in violence between the two gangs.      You’ve seen TV shows and movies depicting one drug dealer’s efforts to take over corners being worked by other drug […]
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Entertainment

NNPA IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roundtree, Trailblazing “Shaft” Actor, Dies at 81

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – Richard Roundtree, the iconic actor renowned for portraying the suave private detective in the groundbreaking “Shaft” film series, has died at 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that Roundtree succumbed to pancreatic cancer at his residence in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The legendary actor […]
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Entertainment

Green Team of English Avenue Helps to Revitalize Struggling Neighborhood

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English avenue and vine city were once known as the most affluent black neighborhoods in America with the largest concentration of historically black colleges and universities. Major development displaced families and increased flooding, sewage backups, and lead contamination. Annie Moore, founder and director of operations at Green Team of English Avenue Inc, says residents sounded […]
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Wide Open: The Andre Rison Story Film Release October 27 on AppleTV, Amazon Prime and Tubi

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ATLANTA — NFL great Andre Rison’s biopic film Wide Open: The Andre Rison Story is being released on streaming networks AppleTV, Amazon Prime, and Tubi Friday, December 27, 2023. The film is directed by Jerry D. May, written and executive produced by best-selling author Derrick Handspike and Andre Rison. Wide Open is the story behind […]
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Entertainment

Pan African Dance Ambassador Makeda Kumasi Celebrates National Dance Day as California Arts Council Grant Recipient

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San Bernardino, CA – Makeda Kumasi, founder of WE 3 PRODUCTIONS, has been gracing stages professionally across California for over two decades as a phenomenal force with her dancing, teaching, directing, and performances. As a global beacon for the Pan-African arts, she has inspired adults and children alike as a respected resource, particularly throughout Los […]
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