Submitted by the Family Sidney Barthwell, Jr., 72, died of natural causes on May 15, 2020 at his winter home in Southwest Florida. A retired magistrate of 36th District Court in Detroit, he was a multi-talented Renaissance man: a poet, published author, lawyer, athlete, artist, and devoted husband. Sidney was born on September 1, 1947 […]
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First Federal Court Win Ordering Release of Medically Vulnerable People in our Country’s Jails
WIN! Civil Rights, Racial Justice Organizations Win Michigan Lawsuit Granting Immediate Release of Medically Vulnerable People During COVID-19 Pandemic First Federal Court win ordering the release of medically vulnerable people from our country’s jails Oakland County, MI – Civil rights and racial justice groups won a major victory today, ordering the release of medically vulnerable […]
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GirlTrek Brings Together the #DaughtersOf the Divine 9 for First-Ever Public Unity Conversation Friday, May 22nd
(Washington, D.C. – May 21, 2020) The world stopped to listen to Angela Davis and Nikki Giovanni. Then, the King and Shabazz families united to give a master class on healing in a first-ever public conversation. Now, GirlTrek’s #DaughtersOF LIVE discussions continue for an evening of solidarity as we bring together the leaders of all […]
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Congresswoman Johnson Announces $230 Million Grant to Dallas Area Rapid Transit from Federal Transit Administration through CARES Act
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson announced that Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is receiving $229,627,520 in Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through the CARES Act. “The funds that my colleagues and I fought for in the CARES Act are critical to ensuring that our first […]
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The Light of Inequity Shines Brightly for Blacks
By Dr. Howard Fuller and Shannon Williams He has traveled the world advocating for Black people. From the communities inhabited by poor Black people in Durham, North Carolina to the bush of Mozambique, and throughout his beloved city of Milwaukee. His steadfast determination and absolute refusal to accept the inequities that define so many communities […]
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NAREB ANNOUNCES ITS 2020 SPRING POLICY WEB CONFERENCE
NAREB ANNOUNCES ITS 2020 SPRING POLICY WEB CONFERENCE *** The Focus on Policies Surrounding Black Homeownership In America Will Not Be Distracted by COVID-19 *** WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the 2020 election cycle in its sites and while in the midst of a global pandemic, NAREB fully realizes and understands the importance of maintaining collaboration […]
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WWII VE Day75 Tribute: The Silent Six Triple Eight
By Col (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings and MSG (Ret.) Elizabeth Helm-Fraizer, US Army As the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of WWII’s Allied victory in Europe and navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, we celebrate these Six Triple Eight veterans’ birthdays and a COVID-19 survivor. WWII Six Triple Eight veterans. Left to Right: Ms. Elizabeth Barker Johnson, […]
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The Impact of the HEROES Act on Black Communities
SPENCER OVERTON / MAY 18, 2020 Last Friday, U.S. House Democrats passed a $3 trillion bill to address economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic—the HEROES Act. Economic Support for Individuals: African American unemployment more than doubled in April alone (from 6.7% in March to 16.7% in April), and the HEROES Act attempts to provide economic relief […]
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FAMU Law Student Receives George C. Young Memorial Writing Award
ORLANDO, Fla – Courtney Jackson, a rising third-year student at Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law, is the proud recipient of the George C. Young Memorial Legal Writing Award. Jackson received a plaque and monetary award for writing about professionalism in the legal field. “As members of the legal community, it is our duty […]
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The Black Crisis in The Midst Of The Coronavirus Crisis
Pandemic brings years of healthcare disparities to the forefront By Lisa Fitch, OW Editor-in-Chief Dr. Maulana Karenga, chair of the Department of Africana Studies at CSU Long Beach, wants the Black community to make sure that physical distancing during the pandemic does not interfere with relationships or establishing networks. “We’ve got to shop for each […]
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Flower Tourism Wilts Under COVID-19
Once it was becoming clear that the COVID-19 outbreak was spreading rapidly in Italy, all European countries moved to a lockdown to protect their citizens. Airfields were closed, and people were directed by their governments to stay home. Museums, restaurants, hotels and all social venues also closed, with the exception of supermarkets and pharmacies. These […]
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EARVIN “MAGIC” JOHNSON’S EQUITRUST FUNDS OVER $100 MILLION IN PPP LOANS FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES
May 18, 2020 (New York, NY) — Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, announced a $100 million partnership with MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, and the National Action Network (NAN). Together, they are focused on distributing PPP loans geared specifically for minority and women-owned […]
