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Digital Pioneer Roland Martin and Grammy Award Winning Artist Jay King Support Small Black Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 23, 2020 villagechief 0

Sacramento, CA – While several old school artists are utilizing their musical talents and fame to entertain quarantine audiences across social media platforms, Grammy Award winning Club Nouveau performer and veteran music industry executive, Jay King has opted for a different path of service during the Coronavirus pandemic. As the newly elected CEO and president […]

Atlanta News

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Was a Drum Major for Environmental Justice

April 5, 2020 villagechief 0

By Felicia M. Davis – As I say farewell to our beloved leader, spiritual and intellectual guide and personal mentor, reflections upon the many lessons that Dr. Joseph E. Lowery taught informs my perspective on virtually everything. We know that he would admonish us to listen to the experts about COVID19 but he would also […]

Atlanta News

Official Statement from Lowery Institute on Transition of Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery

March 28, 2020 villagechief 0

Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice & Human Rights Statement on Peaceful Transition of Reverend Doctor Joseph Echols Lowery, Age 98 October 6, 1921 – March 27, 2020 Our beloved, Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, made his transition peacefully at home at 10 p.m., Friday, March 27, at the age of 98. He was […]

Entertainment

Gritty London Based Gang Film Blue Story Opens in US March 20

March 7, 2020 villagechief 0

Directed by Rapman (Blue Story is the saga of two London youth whose lives are impacted by gang warfare. Best friends Timmy (Stephen Odubola) and Marco (Micheal Ward) go to the same high school in Peckham, but live in neighboring London boroughs. When Marco’s beaten up by one of Timmy’s primary school friends the two […]

Joe Biden Was at the Forefront of the Fight to End Apartheid

March 7, 2020 villagechief 0

Headlines

Former Mayor Shirley Franklin and United Way of Greater Atlanta to be Honored at Future Foundation’s Keep it 100% Luncheon

March 4, 2020 villagechief 0

Nineteen years ago, the Future Foundation embarked on a mission: Ensuring that students participating in the program graduate from high school and attend post-secondary institutions. With a 100% success rate for the past 13 years—and counting!—the Future Foundation is poised to celebrate the achievements of its students, the commitment of Atlanta’s philanthropic community, and a […]

Entertainment

The 51st NAACP Image Awards Illuminated the Airwaves With Black Excellence

February 28, 2020 villagechief 0

NEW YORK — The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of “The 51st NAACP Image Awards” winners during a special ceremony which was broadcasted LIVE on BET and simulcasted across 10 ViacomCBS networks including MTV, MTV2, VH1, Comedy Central, CMT, BET Her, Logo, TV Land, Pop and Smithsonian. Hosted by actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, “The […]

Commentary

Republican Senate Committee Plays the Race Card in North Carolina

February 28, 2020 villagechief 0

By Raynard Jackson – Once again Republicans have proven that when the radical liberal Democrats call us a party of racists, there is some merit to the charge. During the past fifty years Republicans have made a conscious decision to disengage with the Black community, their most loyal voting block in the history of the […]

Politics

Former Judge Glenda Hatchett Endorses Teresa Tomlinson for U.S. Senate

February 22, 2020 villagechief 0

I’m supporting Teresa Tomlinson for U.S. Senate because of her bold leadership and her keen sense of service. Her professional experience has honed her skills for resolving dysfunctional systems, and the U.S. Senate is in desperate need of that skill set. Like me, she does not tolerate excuses: she just gets the job done. I […]