Dorothy Masuku: Africa lost singer, composer and hero of the struggle
By GWEN ANSELL theconversation.com PHOTO COURTESY OF MADELENE CRONJE/ MAIL & GUARDIAN Dorothy Masuku (Masuka was her stage name) died Feb. 23 at the age …
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The power of black philanthropy: Sankofa Sistas Giving Circle
By Melba Pearson PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MIAMI FOUNDATION Philanthropy is often seen as the province of the super-rich. The truth is that philanthropy is …
When is enough not enough?
By now, everybody in the world has heard about Empire’s (former) star Jussie Smollett’s racist hate crime hoax. We found out that $100,000 per episode …
Democrats should take on health care to lay groundwork for Green New Deal
You want Congress to take quick action to move the country forward and you have to choose between the “Green New Deal” and, for example, …
SOS Conference to ‘Save our Souls,’ strengthen families, rebuild communities
PHOTOS COURTESY OF AACTS ATLANTA, Ga. – Churches, pastors, ministers and those who speak for the evangelistic community are being called out to “do something” …
Virginia’s Gov. Northam starts Black History Month with photo of blackface
PHOTO COURTESY OF HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN When the Republicans are calling for a Democratic governor to step down from his office because of a racist …
In Northam Case: Should Sen. Kaine and others retrieve their stones?
As we ferret out truth from reality in the ongoing accusations against Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, where do we draw the line of guilt by …
Are we forgetting 400 years?
As Black History Month (BHM) 2019 begins, we might easily find ourselves simultaneously gratified, impressed, and nearly overwhelmed by the rich smorgasbord of programs and …
Venezuela’s Maduro must leave office but invasion not the answer
By the time this column is being read, Nicolas Maduro may no longer be president of Venezuela. The successor to Hugo Chavez has run the …
‘Reclaiming our power’ street naming ceremony
PHOTO COURTESY OF SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES MIAMI, Fla. – The Alternative Programs Inc., (TAP) is hosting a Reclaim-ing Our Power Prayer Breakfast, following which guests …