Prairie View Dilemma

Wakanda News Details

Prairie View Dilemma

Bobby E. Mills, PhD PRAIRIE VIEW-Recently, the City of Prairie View, Texas held its duly constituted fair and free democracy Mayoral election on May 7, 2022. There was a clear-cut decisive certified winner: Ron Leverett. The winner, Ron Leverett, for undemocratic and ungodly political reasons has been locked out of City Hall, and not given […]

The post Prairie View Dilemma appeared first on African American News and Issues.

Source: African American News | Black News | Afram News

You may also like

Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth'

Kayleigh McEnany referred to Lori Lightfoot as “the derelict mayor of Chicago,” accusing her of not doing enough to solve the gun violence in her city. The post Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth' appeared first on TheGrio.

fave

Source: theGrio

Zindzi Mandela contracted COVID-19; buried beside mom in Jo'burg | Africanews

July 17: Zindzi tested positive for COVID-19

fave

Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

This is what being canceled actually looks like - L.A. Focus Newspaper

This week's culture conversation: 'cancel

fave

Source: La Focus Newspaper

'Hey, Karen': Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Claps Back At Trump's White House Press Secretary

Responding to the White House press secretary's disrespectful words about crime and leadership in the Windy City, the mayor of Chicago had a few words to spare.

fave

Source: NewsOne

An Ode To Jill Scott

Like honey added to warm tea, a cool breeze on a summer evening, like a good meal after a long day, Jill Scott makes everything better. Artistically, musically, socially, emotionally […] The post An Ode To Jill Scott appeared first on Essence.

fave

Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Trump Used N-Word, Anti-Semitic Slurs: Niece Mary Accuses President On TV | NewsOne

Mary Trump told Rachel Maddow that her uncle, President Donald Trump, along with the rest of her family, has routinely used the N-word and anti-Semitic slurs.

fave

Source: NewsOne

C.T. Vivian, Civil Rights Pioneer And Reverend Who Worked With Martin Luther King, Dies At 95

The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights leader whose close association with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped fuel efforts at achieving racial equality, has died at the age of 95.

fave

Source: NewsOne

Teachers are so worried about returning to school that they're preparing wills - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Added to their list of

fave

Source: La Focus Newspaper

Hate Groups Received PPP Loans As Business Struggle To Stay Afloat

As small businesses suffer and close five months into the coronavirus pandemic, hate groups have received funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

fave

Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Jamaal Bowman topples US Rep. Engel in NY Democratic primary - Black News Channel

By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press/ BNC Contributor NEW YORK (AP) — Former middle school principal Jamaal Bowman has toppled 16-term U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel in New York's Democratic primary in another upset victory for the party's insurgent wing. A political novice who has never held public office

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Brazil's president gets new positive coronavirus test result

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Wednesday he has tested positive for the new coronavirus for a second time, following his July 7 announcement that he had COVID-19.

fave

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Report: Caitlyn Jenner Wants To Be Kanye West’s VP In Presidential Election

Caitlyn shared with TMZ that she's already texted Kanye about being his running mate.

fave

Source: Black America Web

Will Amina be second time lucky in WTO race?

Amina lost to Brazil’s Roberto Azevedo, who will step down a year early at the end of August.

fave

Source: Business Daily

Chuck Woolery's son has Covid-19, spokesperson confirms - L.A. Focus Newspaper

"Chuck's son is fine and asymptomatic," Mark Young, with Jekyll and Hyde Advertising, told

fave

Source: La Focus Newspaper

Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery's death plead not guilty - L.A. Focus Newspaper

A third man charged in Arbury's death, William Bryan, also pleaded not guilty to all charges against

fave

Source: La Focus Newspaper

Oakland City Council’s Equity Caucus Allocate $2m for Health, Economic, and Food Access Disparities

Oakland City Council adopted a Fiscal Year 20-21 midcycle budget Tuesday with amendments that included CARES Act funding allocations to provide critical resources to residents and businesses for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to community-based organizations that

fave

Source: Post News Group | PNG-0

Opinion: Georgia Gov. Kemp shows that he doesn't care about Black people - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Bottoms, a Democrat, tried again last week when she signed an executive order requiring that masks be worn in public, only to have Kemp reject that again yesterday. He signed an order that said cities like Atlanta can't require that masks be worn. Why? He called it a "bridge too far"-- whatever

fave

Source: La Focus Newspaper

Bari Weiss, Andrew Sullivan and the Harper's letter: the case for open debate - L.A. Focus Newspaper

With the values of a diverse liberal democracy under assault at home and abroad, it's surprising that there is still the bandwidth to be outraged by seemingly self-evident statements like this: "The way to defeat bad ideas is by exposure, argument, and persuasion, not by trying to silence or wish

fave

Source: La Focus Newspaper

Seprod donates baskets to Youthlink teachers

The Gleaner’s Youthlink magazine collaborated with Seprod to show heartfelt appreciation for the hard work and diligence of several teachers who consistently contribute to the magazine’s CSEC Study Guide. The study guide is published in the...

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Gives a Green Light to Predatory Payday Lenders

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “There is never a good time to enable predatory loans carrying 400% interest rates,” noted Mike Calhoun, President of the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), “but this is the worst possible time. The pain caused by the CFPB gutting the payday rule will be felt most by those who

fave

Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

US sanctions prompted by repeated attempts to deny will of the people - ambassador - Stabroek News

United States Ambassador to Guyana Sarah-Ann Lynch yesterday defended Washington’s move to impose sanctions against persons here acting to derail democracy, while saying that it is driven by the concern that it and over 130 other nations share about the repeated efforts to undermine the will of the

fave

Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Prince George's Paid $6.3M to Fight Police Dept. Suit: Report

Police training in Prince George's County has been "deficient" when it comes to addressing hostile work environments, with no outline for supervisors to address racial discrimination, and ignores state law protections such as accommodations for employees who are pregnant, according to a new report.

fave

Source: The Washington Informer

C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | Atlanta Daily World

By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership

fave

Source: Atlanta Daily World - Powered by Real Times Media

Govt piles more misery on transacting public

FINANCE and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday piled more misery on the transacting public by introducing a 2% intermediated tax on foreign currency electronic transactions with effect from August 1, a month after government employees were awarded a monthly US$75 COVID-19

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Hotel Industry releases Top 5 requirements to travel safely | Dallas Weekly

“The top priority for the hotel industry is the health and safety of guests and employees. Utilizing these best practices, including requiring face coverings and practicing social distancing in public spaces, will create an even safer environment for all our guests and employees,” said Chip

fave

Source: Dallas Weekly

US authorities move to seize Yahya Jammeh's mansion | Africanews

Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh used bribery proceeds and stolen government funds to buy a mansion in a suburb of Washington, D.C., U.S. authorities allege in a lawsuit seeking to seize the

fave

Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Judge Shuts Down Man Who Filmed Ahmaud Arbery's Killing As All 3 Suspected White Supremacists Plead Not Guilty

William Bryan, the man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery's modern-day lynching, was denied bail as he and the other two suspected white supremacists involved in the vigilante Georgia shooting all pleaded not guilty to murder.

fave

Source: NewsOne

15 Women Accuse Former Redskins Employees of Sexual Harassment

The much anticipated exposé was published by the Washington Post on Thursday evening.

fave

Source: Black America Web

Defence Minister Mapisa-Nqakula and her husband recover from Covid-19 | News24

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and her husband Charles, who is the national security advisor to the President, recently tested positive for Covid-19, but have recovered.

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

One North Carolina City Council Approves Reparations – Sort Of | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Hundreds of years of Black blood spilled that fills the cup we drink from today,” said Councilman Keith Young, one of two African American members of the City Council that voted 7-0 in favor of reparations. It is simply not enough to remove statutes. Black people in this country

fave

Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

More from African American News | Black News | Afram News

Saluting Houston mothers on the front line

Too much of a risk, too soon?

Booker T. Washington HS, STEM program launch COVID-19 video challenge

Partin the Waters: Do not give legs to creeping fascism

Legendary “After the Pain” soul singer Betty Wright dead at 66

Iconic Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell dies

‘Architect of Rock ‘n Roll’ Little Richard dead at 87

Black press hit hard by COVID-19 but we will not shut down!

MASK ON during COVID-19

Tina Knowles Lawson, Beyoncé launch Houston campaign to fight COVID-19

Astros legend Bob ‘The Bull’ Watson dies at 74

You Must Understand: Know your place???

Citywide celebration to be held for 2020 high school seniors

Acres Home funeral director on COVID-19 deaths: ‘We are the last responders’

Phase II of ‘Reopening Texas’ underway

Grief coach helps women get over loss of spouse, gives tips on pandemic

Mental health and the black community

Manmade Law Without God Conscience: Justice!

Senior advisor to Houston mayor, Keith Wade, dies due to COVID-19

TSU interim president: ‘I’ve come from behind the curtain’

Beloved Holman Street ‘Shepherd’ Manson Johnson dies due to COVID-19

‘We must save lives now!’: Congresswoman leading charge for more COVID-19 testing

George Floyd: Policing as property rights policy

The virus back to hell: Struggle, Educate, Innovate

Legendary TSU debate coach Dr. Thomas Freeman dies at 100

Details on the Celebration of Life in Houston for George Floyd

Jack Yates High Alumni Candlelight Vigil Honoring George Floyd

Sick and tired of being sick and tired: Time to fight RIGHT!

‘The Shepherd’ Manson Johnson: Rest in peace, my friend

RIP ‘The Shepherd’: Honoring Rev. Manson Johnson

Being black is not a crime

Has Turner lost his damn mind? Racist statues to be placed in African American museum?

Uncle Ben’s, Aunt Jemima’s to remove racial stereotypes

Weekly food distribution resumes at Power Center in SW Houston

Children’s Museum Houston spotlights renowned jazz guitarist

Ransome’s ‘Everyday People’ on display at Children’s Museum of Houston

Legend says first ‘Statue of Liberty’ was black woman honoring abolition of slavery

My Daddy Changed the World!

The ‘Mis-education of the Negro’ remains in full effect today

Youth scream out, ‘We are not our ancestors!’

WARNING to Black Fathers

Students can win with fall registration at Lone Star College-North Harris

Lone Star College-Houston North, Comcast provide free internet access to students during pandemic

One bad apple spoils the barrel

Congratulations to Thomas H. Routt scholarship recipients

Black Lives Matter: Local beauty brand owner creates Makeover racism workshop | Afram News

What happened to the 40-acres and a mule? | Afram News

$65M plan approved to help get homeless off streets during COVID-19 | Afram News

Partin the Waters: Serve the people, not yourself | Afram News

Whats the difference between a noose and a chokehold? | Afram News

Literature Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)