Dr. W. James “Jimmie” Abbington, a renowned musician, scholar, and educator known as the “dean of Black church music,” died Sept. 27 at age 65. Recently appointed as Duke University Divinity School’s first professor of Black sacred music, Abbington’s lifelong mission was to preserve and elevate African American sacred music as both art and theology.
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Not a monolith: Reflections on ralph lauren, oak bluffs, and the beautiful complexity of Black legacy
By Lynn “Elle” Selby When Ralph Lauren unveiled his latest collection honoring Morehouse College, Spelman College and the Black American tradition of summering in Oak Bluffs, it wasn’t just about clothes. It was a quiet affirmation of something many of us already know: we are not a monolith. For some, the collection was a revelation. […]
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Black men’s spiritual healing circle negates impact of toxic masculinity
Members of CREWS (Communities Respecting Everyone’s Will
To Survive) work with small community-based organizations in the Greater Washington Area to help Black men and youth overcome the debilitating impacts of crime and self-hatred.
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NABJ set to host their annual convention – and celebrate 50th anniversary – in Cleveland
The National Association of Black Journalists will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its annual convention in Cleveland this August, honoring its legacy of advocating for Black media representation. The event will feature major industry partners, career opportunities, and a focus on uplifting young Black journalists.
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Community mourns death of Morehouse College student Kyle Coleman
Friends and family of Kyle Coleman are mourning his untimely death. The Morehouse College freshman’s body was found on June 10 in a search carried out by authorities with the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia.
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Opinion: Speaking of pardons, here’s why Jesse Jackson Jr. deserves one
Jesse Jackson Jr. is seeking a pardon for his federal prison sentence and is advocating for forgiveness and redemption for millions of formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Mentoring Black Male Teens in the Hood: Investing in the lives of young Black men
Cameron Miles’ Mentoring Male Teens In the Hood program is exposing Black adolescent males to cultural adventures through travel, including a recent trip to Alabama, to help them succeed and learn about their heritage.
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Five organizations promoting youth entrepreneurship
Black youth are turning their interests and passions into profits through organizations such as Black Girl Ventures Foundation, The Hidden Genius Project, The NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant, The Center for Black Entrepreneurship, and The Young Entrepreneurs of Color Pitch Competition.
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Don’t Be Fooled By Trump’s Ops in the Bronx
The park where the rally happened is represented by Ritchie Torres, an Afro-Latino gay man, who says Trump is “less popular than arsenic.”
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Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza
President Joe Biden addressed Morehouse College graduates during his commencement speech, acknowledging their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and calling for an immediate cease-fire to stop the fighting and bring home the hostages taken by Hamas.
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Meet Ramsey Harris, PNC’s lead on community development banking and corporate responsibility
Ramsey L. Harris, PNC’s senior vice president and Greater Maryland market manager for Community Development Banking and the Corporate Responsibility Group, is a third-generation Pentecostal pastor who is passionate about serving communities and helping people become financially empowered.
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The problem of higher education: Why President Biden should speak at Morehouse College
College campuses are protesting against Israel’s military efforts in Gaza, calling for universities to separate from companies supporting the war, and Morehouse College is hosting President Biden’s commencement speech to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth.