Three Arkansas men were indicted on federal civil rights charges Nov. 2 in connection with a cross burning in the yard of an African-American resident in Salado, Ark. Aug. 28. […]
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Toni Morrison Receives French Legion of Honor Award
Author Toni Morrison, celebrated for her novels “Beloved” and “Song of Solomon,” was inducted into the elite Legion of Honor Society on Nov. 3 at the Paris Ministry in France. […]
California Voters Reject Recreational Marijuana Legalization
Amid the debate over its pros, cons, and ramifications, California voters rejected Proposition 19, which would have legalized recreational marijuana use for people over the age of 21 in the […]
Doll Found Hanging From Noose Outside Laurel, Md. Church
Authorities in Laurel, Md. are investigating a potential hate crime after finding a doll hanging from a noose outside a Black church on Oct. 31. According to The Washington Post, […]
Young Star of “The Lion King” Dies of Leukemia
After touching the hearts of many with her story, 11-year-old Broadway actress Shannon Tavarez died of leukemia on Nov. 1, according to the Associated Press. Tavarez, who played Nala in […]
Six Men Indicted on Terror Charges
Six men in two separate cases stand accused of aiding Somali terrorist organizations. Three men in California and three men based in the Midwest were charged in separate incidents. A […]
Sentencing of Oakland Transit Cop Sparks Protests
Protesters rioted in Oakland late Nov. 5 and early Nov. 6 in the wake of the two-year minimum prison sentence given to an ex-transit officer who killed an unarmed African-American […]
Community Choir to Sing Black Sacred Music at its Best
Our grandmothers propelled themselves on “church” music as they tackled the often manual and challenging tasks of the day. They hummed “Father I Stretch My Hands to Thee,” while ironing […]
Glory Foods Promotes Healthy Holiday Eating at D.C. Conference
Glory Foods, the category leader in Southern-style, heat-and-serve products, will promote healthy holiday eating to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore residents during For Sisters Only presented by WPGC/95.5FM on Nov. 6. […]
BSU Professor Produces Promotional Voting Video with Hip Hop Caucus
Bowie State University associate professor Tewodross Melchishua, a faculty member in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, recently worked as lead producer on a video aimed at encouraging voting, […]
Target Teams with HGTV Designer in Support of Military Families
Target, The Heart of America Foundation and HGTV designer Sabrina Soto are supporting the military in addition to their ongoing education initiatives by unveiling a completely renovated school library and […]
Howard’s Keith Pough Earns Double Honors
Howard’s Keith Pough has been honored as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week following his latest play against Norfolk State. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound red-shirt sophomore linebacker from […]