Little Richard laid to rest at Alabama alma mater
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Little Richard was remembered not just as a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer but a man of generosity and faith at a memorial service at his alma mater where he was laid to rest
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New Rule Could Deny Black Developers Access to $4 Billion-Plus in State Housing Funds
African American developers across California are worried about a rule change the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is
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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
RIP Gregory Tyree Boyce and Natalie Adepoju: Everything To Know About Actor Found Dead With Girlfriend
According to New York Daily News, Gregory Tyree Boyce and Natalie Adepoju were found dead in their Las Vegas condo on May
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Kenya: Dejected and Forgotten - Kipchoge Keino Stadium Stands Out Like a Sore Thump
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, is an eyesore after renovation of the facility stalled in
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Big cuts could hit little Californians: $1 billion in preschool and child care dollars at risk – Voice and Viewpoint
He also has proposed cuts to existing, early childhood funding that advocates worry could force child care providers to reduce the number of kids they serve, or even close their
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Tyler Perry prepares to reopen studios, begin production
But after halting television and film production at Tyler Perry Studios in March, the media mogul is planning to make his Atlanta-based mega studio one of the first domestic filming grounds to reopen during the coronavirus
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Source: Atlanta Tribune
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Entrepreneurs Launch Online Platform to Help African Americans Get Started In Real Estate Investing
Houston, TX — Real estate entrepreneurs Lena Claybon and Kayela Ceron are looking to create a path to financial independence for more African Americans via their new website, RockTheRealEstate.com, which helps new investors get started in real estate
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Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond announced for 'Healing Verzuz' battle
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Ice Cube to Black Press of America: ‘You’re All We’ve Got’
Today, Cube is not only one of the world’s biggest music stars, but he’s also at the top of
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Thank You Denzel
Fences star Denzel Washington came to the aid of a man in
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This Newspaper Has Never Forgotten The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — And Its Fight Continues | The Oklahoma Eagle
Walk through the Greenwood neighborhood, Goodwin says, and you can’t miss the metal plaques on sidewalks commemorating the hundreds of black-owned businesses set ablaze during the 1921 Tulsa Race
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Los Angeles Public Health Department Continue to Study Disproportionate Death Rates Within Underserved Communities.
The Director of the Public Health Department Dr. Barbara Ferrer shared the latest positive case count and current death rate due to
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Morehouse College president responds to criticisms regarding gift from Netflix CEO | The Atlanta Voice
A generous donation of $120 million to historically Black institutions Morehouse College, Spelman College and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife Patty Quillin has sparked much criticism from HBCU students who feel their institutions are excluded from such
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'A Human Reaction to a Deeply Dysfunctional Relationship': The Connection Between Police Violence, Looting and Riots In Minneapolis
Protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, burned a police precinct in response to the death of George Floyd — killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin with a knee to the man’s neck, with three other
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Jamie Foxx, Shaquille O’Neal Surprise 5-Year-Old Boy Who Stole His Parents' Vehicle
But for 5-year-old Adrian Zamarripa, it got him a trip to Los Angeles, where he got to meet Jamie Foxx and Shaquille
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Minneapolis cop who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder
Minneapolis cop who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder
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James Cleveland Owens, better known as Jesse Owens, winner of four gold medals a
James Cleveland Owens, better known as Jesse Owens, winner of four gold medals at the Summer Olympic Games in Berlin, born
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Multiple Governors Announce Openness To Live Sports Without Fans
As states around the country continue to relax social distancing guidelines involving in-person meetings, a chorus of governors have announced their openness to live sports events in the immediate future, with some offering their states as test sites for teams and leagues looking to restart
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California Gov.: Pro Sports Without Fans Possible in June
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks pro sports could be back playing in his state — without fans — in early
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Pandemic Power: Black Female Mayors Shine During COVID-19 Crisis
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (Atlanta, GA), Mayor LaToya Cantrell (New Orleans, LA), Mayor Lori Lightfoot
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Black Parents Be Vigilant . . . Though Rare, Much Remains Unknown About MIS-C, a Mysterious COVID-19 Related Illness in Children | Black Voice News
COVID-19 cases average two percent nationally for persons under the age of 18; yet this statistic offers little comfort to parents in Los Angeles whose children are currently battling
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'Poor Mike': Fans Cry From Laughter After Cynthia Bailey and Noelle Robinson Prank Mike Hill
Cynthia Bailey and her daughter Noelle Robinson played a prank on Bailey’s fiancé, Mike
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A Man Who Cares
The Sentinel goes one-on-one with Sergeant Andre Clansy, Los Angeles Police Department Gang Intervention Liaison
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Privacy Bill: Kobe Bryant’s Death Inspired Moves Forward – Voice and Viewpoint
On May 20, the California Assembly Public Safety Committee approved a bill that would make it illegal for first responders to take pictures or record video of a deceased person at the scene of an accident or
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State of Emergency and curfew declared in LA amidst ongoing protests
State of Emergency and curfew declared in LA amidst ongoing protests
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Former WWE Pro Shad Gaspard Dead After Los Angeles Swimming Accident
Former WWE pro wrestler Shad Gaspard was found dead Sunday after going missing while swimming in Los Angeles with his
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2020 graduates reflect on lack of traditional commencement
Instead of a momentous occasion, thousands of graduates find themselves staring at a computer screen as they listen to deans and school principals wax lyrical about their achievements over the last four years, while celebrity commencement speakers, including former President Barack Obama, spout
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The Truth About Black and Brown Communities and COVID-19
The Truth About Black and Brown Communities and COVID-19
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Los Angeles Public Health Department Continue to Study Disproportionate COVID-19 Death Rates Within Underserved Communities
The Director of the Public Health Department Dr. Barbara Ferrer shared the latest positive case count and current death rate due to
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LIVESTREAM - Black music appreciation month: Russell Simmons
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) kicks off Black Music Appreciation Month with an exclusive interview with Def Jam founder Russell
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