United Airlines Flight Attendant and Others Remembered
The new museum dedicated to those killed during the terrorist attacks on September 11th is being described as moving and compelling. United Airlines Flight 93 attendant, CeeCee Lyles, is among those...
View ArticleThe “Bling” of Fundraising Success for area HBCUs
The Little Rock Chapter of Links presented Arkansas Baptist College with a check for $10,000.00 raised from its “Jazzy Jeans & Jewels” fundraiser. There were hundreds of guests at the June 7th...
View ArticleFighting Breast Cancer With A Recliner
All around the country this month millions of women and men are united by a fierce commitment to ending breast cancer. Their rallying color is a soft pastel. But, don’t let the pink fool you…it’s...
View Article#BlackMamaBurden: A Short Story
By: Douglas Williams An explosion of thunder spit veins of lightning through splatters of gray clouds from which torrential rain hammered down upon the aged roof of a tiny brick abode. Shirley...
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It’s Summer: What Are Your Children Reading
Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o delivered another exciting performance recently at Book Expo America where the applause accompanied her literary debut as the author of a children’s book,...
View ArticleToday Is National Parents Day
If you celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Tater Tot Day, or the one for cowboys, you will certainly appreciate designating 24 hours to recognize parents, the person or couple who raised you...
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The Family in Chicago Holding Down Their Block with Togetherness
The banner announcing the block party at 83rd and South Elizabeth Streets in Chicago stretched from one side of the clean, tree-lined Chicago street to the other. Children, parents, and neighbors...
View ArticleDoctors Are Being Urged to Recognize the Devastating Impact of Racism On...
The decision seemed harsh: a teenage swimmer disqualified from winning her swimming meet after a referee thought her school-issued swimsuit showed too much of her backside. A wave of criticism on...
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Vigil Planned for Fort Worth Woman Killed by Police
Two organizations in Fort Worth held a candlelight vigil for the 28-year-old woman killed by a police officer responding to a wellness call at her home over the weekend. Emancipate Fort Worth and the...
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Churches, Schools, and Cities Across the Country Say ‘Thank You’ to Veterans
One by one the names of the men and women who served their country were called forward to stand in front of the pulpit and receive a gift of sparkling cider during the Sunday morning service at Old...
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