You may also like
Free School Meals for All Here to Stay in California | Post News Group
With 1 in every 6 children facing hunger in the U.S., California is the first state to promise that every public school student -- all 6 million of them – will get free school meals. The post Free School Meals for All Here to Stay in California first appeared on Post News Group.
Read more
Source: Post News Group | PNG-0
Homeless Housing on Public Land at East 12th Street | Post News Group
On August 2 residents will be relocated to a portion of the same East 12th Street remainder parcel and will stay on-site until the program opens. Residents have been offered priority, first placement in the program. Others will receive temporary housing in other
Read more
Source: Post News Group | PNG-0
Myanmar’s Junta Leader Declares Himself Prime Minister, Calls For Elections In 2023 – The Omaha Star
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing extends the state of emergency by two years, says elections in 2023. The post Myanmar’s Junta Leader Declares Himself Prime Minister, Calls For Elections In 2023 appeared first on Zenger News.
Read more
Source: Omaha Star
OP-ED: You’re Welcome — How Southern Democrats Can Continue to Save Our Nation’s Democracy | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The world is calling for representation that resembles them. Their identity, their existence, their story. Many are answering the call and stepping up, opening their lives and spaces for the opportunity to advocate for their friends, families and communities. And while we all wish
Read more
Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
The Afghanistan conundrum: Arrogance is weakness disguised as strength
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 August 2021: There is a growing anger over the way Afghanistan has fallen back into the hands of the Taliban. It is not surprising that most of the anger has been directed at the US, the self-proclaimed universal saviour from the
Read more
Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Man accused of murdering brother’s three children to know fate in September
Man told court his brother called from a strange number and asked for forgiveness of the killing of the three children.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Former Ms. Black Texas, Nicole Barrett, dies - Texas Metro News
Talk show host, business- woman, and former Ms. Black Texas Nicole Barrett transitioned on August 10, after suffering an aneurysm. A popular media personality, Nicole honed her skills as a journalist, reporting for then Elite News. She then went on to host “The Nicole Barrett Show,” a fresh, bold
Read more
Source: Delivering News You Can Use
Code Of Conduct In South China Sea Should Be As Per International Law: India’s Foreign Minister – The Omaha Star
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar highlighted the growing convergence of Southeast Asian countries on the South China Sea. The post Code Of Conduct In South China Sea Should Be As Per International Law: India’s Foreign Minister appeared first on Zenger News.
Read more
Source: Omaha Star
End-of-Summer Tech Program for Youth at David Glover Center | Post News Group
Free technology classes designed for youth ages 12 to 19 will resume at the David E. Glover Center on August 14. The post End-of-Summer Tech Program for Youth at David Glover Center
 first appeared on Post News Group.
Read more
Source: Post News Group | PNG-0
Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao Champions Public Safety Investments for Oakland | Post News Group
“My top priority is public safety, which means addressing violent crime, street safety, poverty, and homelessness. These budget amendments invest in our community and increase our Police Department’s ability to prevent and respond to violent crimes,” said Councilmember Sheng Thao, “These amendments
Read more
Source: Post News Group | PNG-0
Congresswoman Lee Applauds Rep. Cori Bush’s Bold Action to Halt Evictions | Post News Group
“This is only a temporary solution while Congress works to pass Congresswoman Maxine Waters bill, but in the meantime, states and local governments must distribute the relief funds allocated to them through the COVID relief packages passed in
Read more
Source: Post News Group | PNG-0
Time to give former president Ernest Bai Koroma his just due
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 August 2021: Giving credit where credit is due is a rewarding habit to form, and the rewards can be inestimable.  Dr Ernest Bai Koroma served as the Head of African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to monitor Zambia’s 2021 general elections
Read more
Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Chaney Turner Elected New Chairman of Oakland Cannabis Regulatory Commission | Post News Group
On April 5, 2021, the Oakland Cannabis Regulatory Commission unanimously voted to elect Chaney Turner to serve as its chairman. The post Chaney Turner Elected New Chairman of Oakland Cannabis Regulatory Commission first appeared on Post News Group.
Read more
Source: Post News Group | PNG-0
“Center-Right” Opposition Leader Of Australian State Side-Steps Net-Zero Commitment – The Omaha Star
The opposition leader said that it will put forward environmental policies that show "we are fair about it". The post “Center-Right” Opposition Leader Of Australian State Side-Steps Net-Zero Commitment appeared first on Zenger News.
Read more
Source: Omaha Star
OP-ED: The Movement for Justice Will Not Be Deterred | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The so-called “conservative” justices on the Supreme Court are rewriting the laws passed by Congress to serve their own partisan purposes. Now the excuse is to limit voter fraud, even though there is no evidence of such fraud other than in the ravings of partisan politicians. This
Read more
Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
PRESS ROOM: The PGA of America and Sagacity Golf Partner to Provide Golf Facilities with Critical Benchmarking Data | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The lack of an independent centralized data source to benchmark performance and share market knowledge has been a clear gap in the industry. We believe the launch of this service is the first step in the process of creating the long-term, go-to resource for the industry that
Read more
Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
White House Says $44 Billion Still Available to Avoid Evictions | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It's not currently known just how many Americans face eviction, but leaders in the House and Senate have urged the White House to act. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said she believes about 11 million families are
Read more
Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
U.S. Preparing 3rd Dose For All Americans - The New Journal and Guide
Stacy M. Brown
Read more
Source: The New Journal and Guide
No need to lament about oil discovery in Namibia’s Kavango Basin – think about its benefit to Namibians?
NJ Ayuk: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 August 2021: Six months ago, Canadian oil and gas company Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (“ReconAfrica”) began exploratory drilling in the deep Kavango Basin of northeast Namibia and into northwest Botswana. The company holds a total licensed area of
Read more
Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
White America’s Worst Fears Come True As U.S. Census Reveals A More Diverse Nation • EBONY
The 2020 Census, which came out Thursday, Aug. 12, has shown what many actions and controversies in America have hinted at: all population growth over the last five years has been from people of color. According to the Associated Press and the Washington Post, the number of white people in the
Read more
Source: https://www.ebony.com
OP-ED: This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Black Wall Street | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 2020 alone, we lost 41% of Black businesses between the months of February-April. Many of our brick-and-mortar mainstays didn’t survive the economic shutdown, particularly those who weren’t sufficiently tech-enabled. Many of those mom-and-pop shops or small-to-medium size
Read more
Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Biden Administration Set to Announce Third Covid Vaccine Dose for All Americans | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Biden-Harris administration plans to announce that all who received vaccinations should get another one eight months later. For those administered the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots, it means a third dose. Individuals injected with the Johnson & Johnson dose will need
Read more
Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19 - Texas Metro News
The Republican governor has been taking coronavirus tests daily, he said Tuesday. Abbott said he has no symptoms. He is isolating and taking an antibody treatment, a spokesman said. The post Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on Texas Metro News.
Read more
Source: Delivering News You Can Use
Energy will play a critical role in the success of Africa’s free trade area
Kingsley Ighobor: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 August 2021: Damilola Ogunbiyi is the CEO of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All. On the sidelines of the UN High-Level Political Forum taking place in New
Read more
Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Sierra Leone’s macroeconomic weaknesses need to be addressed to achieve sustained economic recovery
Moses A. Kargbo: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 August 2021: Addressing macroeconomic weaknesses and implementing reforms to mitigate their risks to growth will be critical for a sustained inclusive economic recovery that supports poverty reduction, according to a new World Bank economic analysis for
Read more
Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Journalism and Justice: Jasmyne Cannick’s Work Led to Conviction in L.A. Deaths of Black Men | Post News Group
Jasmyne Cannick, who is an activist, journalist, and political strategist in Los Angeles, says getting the criminal justice system to investigate the mysterious deaths of two Black men in the home of an influential white Democratic Party donor required a bitter fight and balancing
Read more
Source: Post News Group | PNG-0
White Police Chief Resigns After ‘KKK’ Note Placed in Black Officer’s Jacket | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sheffield Lake Police Chief Anthony Campo reportedly decided to retire after more than 30 years on the police force in the Ohio town of just over 9,000 people and just over 21 miles from Cleveland. “We had a very emotional sit down because it took us 10 minutes to talk to each
Read more
Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
MY TRUTH: Feel Good Times - Garland Journal
I am so glad I had a few feel good moments and wanted to share them with you. The post MY TRUTH: Feel Good Times appeared first on Garland Journal.
Read more
Source: Serving Northeast Texas
Rebuilding Together Solano County Provides Food, Shelter to People in Need | Post News Group
In partnership with Vallejo Costco and the Solano Contra Costa Food Bank (as part of Feeding America), RTSC’s food pantry opens at 12:00 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Vallejo Community Presbyterian Church (2800 Georgia St.) for low-income veterans, seniors, and disabled homeowners. If there
Read more
Source: Post News Group | PNG-0
The Genius and Foresight of Prince Revealed Again in ‘Welcome 2 America’
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Eleven years after the album was recorded — as the 2020s have brought bitter divisiveness, blatant racism, battles over history and a digital hellscape of hyped consumption and algorithmically boosted lies — Prince doesn’t sound pessimistic, just matter-of-fact,” said famed music
Read more
Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
More from Serving Northeast Texas
From Marva With Love: Dorothy J. Gentry
That Celebrity Interview: Angela Simmons from Growing up Hip Hop
A Healthy Mind: I Love My Mama BUT NOT LIKE YOU THINK!
Quit Playin’: Mama Said…
The Last Word: Donald John Trump is Hazardous to Your Health!
Mavs Gaming Undefeated After First Week of NBA2K Season 3
Desoto City Hall & Some Facilities Set For a Limited Reopening on May 18th: Safety Restrictions & Modified Rules In Place
An Urgent Call to Establish a Federal Office of Men’s Health: A Critical Component of Addressing Future Pandemics
Comerica Bank in the Community
Jim Austin Online Announces Grown Folks Jazz May Line-Up
Wake Up And Stay Woke: Looking For Answers?
My Memoir of Ruth Ferguson, Editor of North Dallas Gazette (May 22, 1965 – May 18, 2020)
That Celebrity Interview: Netflix’s Go! Go! Cory Carson
Friends and Former Media Colleagues React to Death of Beloved Sports Journalist Roger B. Brown
Hollywood’s Movie Review: SCOOB!
From Marva With Love: Wesley Catholic from Royal’s Fried Chicken and Seafood
DeSoto High School Announces Its Class of 2020 Senior Celebrations (press release)
Dallas ISD Student Wins Mavs’ Virtual Business Pitch Competition
A Message from Black and Clark (video)
10 Black Scholarship Programs in 2020 That Are Still Open Despite COVID-19
Hollywood’s Movie Review: The Wretched
Quit Playin’: Mandate My Ass!
Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Donates $1 Million to Address Police Training and Racism
The Texas Democratic Party to Host a Virtual Media Room at Texas Democratic Convention (press release)
June 1st’s National Day Of Mourning & Lament
Hollywood’s Movie Review: The High Note
Mavs, Other Teams Prepare for Season’s Return
NBA Coaches Association Condemns Racial Injustice, Forms Committee
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Partners with First United Bank to Help Re-Open Black-Owned Businesses Damaged in Downtown Dallas Protests (press release)
Protesters in Cedar Hill Rally for Black Lives
My Truth: Thanks, Destiny
That Celebrity Interview: 23andMe COVID-19 with Joyce Tung
From Marva with Love: Bobbie Edmonds
Mavs Seek Racial Healing With “Courageous Conversations”
Quit Playin’: Who’s Lootin’ You??
PBS Celebrates Pride Month with PRIDELAND, a Short-Form Digital Series and New One-Hour Special with Host and Actor Dyllón Burnside, Exploring LGBTQ+ Identity in the U.S. South
West Campaign Announces List of New Marquee Endorsements, Including Jim Hightower, Ben Crump, Cedric Richmond (press release)
My Truth: The Very Last!
I Was Just Thinking: So Now Can We Hire Kaepernick Back?
Social Justice
Faithfull Utterances: Babylon Confusion in 2020
My Truth: A Father’s Love
Cowboys Observe Juneteenth, But Where’s Jerry Jones?
Quit Playin’: The Warrior Model–Rally v. Protest
I Was Just Thinking: Big Question For See-No-Evil Backup Cops–Why Did You Not Step In?
About Your Hair: Hair Dad
Reflecting on Fathers
Virtual Community Calendar: Week of June 21
Hollywood’s Movie Review: Da 5 Bloods
Faithfull Utterances: Babylon Confusion in 2020, Part 2

American Civil War Facts

Recent Facts

Southern United States Facts

Michael Steele and Dave Rubin Talk Republicans, Trump, and Free Speech