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CBCF Gears Up For 48th Annual Legislative Conference, Welcomes Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker as Co-Chairs

August 3, 2018 villagechief 0

WASHINGTON, DC—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today, for the first time in the foundation’s history, two senators — Senator Cory Booker (New Jersey) and Senator Kamala D. Harris (California) — will serve as honorary co-chairs for the 48th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), scheduled for September 12-16, 2018. Historically, co-chairs have been members […]

Headlines

Sobering Study Shows PLUS Loans Actually Widening Income Gap for African-American Families, Says Ameritech Financial

August 1, 2018 villagechief 0

Rohnert Park, Calif. – A recent New America analysis of Education Department data demonstrates how high-risk parent PLUS loans are for families of color, especially African-American families. This analysis also shows that when parent and student loans are considered together, federal student loan policies are driving an intergenerational accumulation of debt that burden the most […]

Entertainment

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Announces the Eight Recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award for the 2018-2019 Academic Year Through Her BeyGOOD Initiative

August 1, 2018 villagechief 0

New York, NY – Carter announces the eight recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Homecoming Scholars Award Program for 2018-2019 is a merit program and was announced in April. It is the second scholarship merit program from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and BeyGOOD. The Formation Scholars Award Program was announced in the spring of […]

Entertainment

Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, Bebe And Cece Winans, and Dallas Austin to Receive Recognition at 2018 Black Music Honors Awards

August 1, 2018 villagechief 0

Chicago, IL – Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions (CCP) announced today the 2018 Black Music Honors – the annual two-hour television special that honors artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music. The television special is set to take place on Thursday, August 16th in Nashville, TN. This year’s honorees for the 2018 Black Music Honors include Bobby Brown, who […]

Politics

President Barack Obama Makes Compelling Speech to Mark 100th Birthday Nelson Mandela

July 17, 2018 villagechief 0

President Barack Obama reminded us of why so many people in the world miss his intelligence, values and sound leadership as he marked the 100th birthday of Nelson Mandela with a thought-provoking speech addressing inequality and other issues at the annual Nelson Mandela lecture in South Africa. This is his first major speech since he […]

Entertainment

Former U.S. President Barack Obama will Deliver the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture Live on The Africa Channel Network and Facebook July 17

July 16, 2018 villagechief 0

LOS ANGELES – In Celebration of the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, The Africa Channel will air an uninterrupted live broadcast via satellite of The Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, delivered by former U.S. President Barack Obama, Tuesday, July 17 at 8am ET. The two-and-a-half-hour special will include South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, former Presidents […]

Entertainment

Political Commentator Symone Sanders and Famed ‘Diva’ Sheryl Lee Ralph Among Those Honored at 15th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards in New Orleans

July 15, 2018 villagechief 0

NEW ORLEANS – Several notable celebrities, community leaders and entertainers descended on the city of New Orleans once again to attend the 15th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards, held today at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans. They were joined by attendees from across that nation who converged to recognize this year’s recipients of the distinguished awards, […]

Business

Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles Launches it’s Newest TV Commercial

July 13, 2018 villagechief 0

NEW ORLEANS – Ma Mommas House took home the gold earlier this year and Rene Porche’-Poyraz aka Chef Reero became the “Red Bean Queen”. Ma Mommas House defeated Joey K’s (Magazine Street) in the final round of the 2018 Red Bean Madness Competition, with 57 pots of red beans competing from around the city of […]

Commentary

Supreme Court Appointment Must Not Be Made Under a Cloud of Distrust

July 12, 2018 villagechief 0

By Marc H. Morial (To Be Equal #26) – Article Two, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution directs the President, “by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate,” to appoint judges of the Supreme Court.” It doesn’t outline when, or under what conditions the Senate may consent. It doesn’t say […]