From AOL Black Voices: They played and sang uplifting spiritual music for several churches, but after the praise and worship and soul food fellowship was through, police say they came back and stole more than $100,000 worth of equipment from several Georgia churches. Police charged gospel singers Deshawn Rico Thomas, 28, of Augusta and Rico […]
From HelloBeautiful.com: Weddings can be expensive. And when the economy is poor, they can seem REALLY expensive. So, here are some tips for saving THOUSANDS on your wedding: 1. CUT YOUR GUEST LIST!!! I hate to scream, but this really is the quickest way to save cash. Let’s play with some numbers. If you’re inviting […]
From NPR.org: The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has announced that it will lead a $75 million initiative aimed at righting some of the disparities that can lead to racism. On May 11 youth organizations from 29 states and the District of Columbia will receive grants through the “Racial Healing Initiative.” Host Michel Martin speaks with Gail […]
From ABC11.com: RALEIGH (WTVD) — The North Carolina NAACP said Tuesday it plans a “Mass Meeting” on Tuesday May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Martin Street Baptist Church. State NAACP President Rev. Dr. William J. Barber said he will present research on the Wake County School Board’s proposal for community based schools. Monday is […]
From the Huffington Post: In one of the greatest domestic population shifts in American history, African Americans poured out of the South in the early 20th century. The so-called “Great Migration” brought millions of southern blacks to areas across the country, including hundreds of thousands who came to Chicago. The city’s South Side quickly became […]
