By The Conversation by Frazer Lee, Brunel University of London The horror genre rose from the grave to win big at this year’s Oscars, with four films featuring prominently in the awards. Ryan Coogler’s period vampire movie Sinners was nominated for a record-breaking 16 Oscars, bringing home four golden statues – including...

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Frederick Douglass understood something fundamental: identity is not granted by paperwork. It is asserted through presence, voice and participation. He claimed authorship over his own life in a nation structured to deny it. Today, we are debating whether documentation should determine access to democracy. By Dr. Julianne...

Atlanta Daily World stands as the first Black daily publication in America. Started in 1927 by Morehouse College graduate W.A. Scott. Currently owned by Real Times Media, ADW is one of the most influential Black newspapers in the nation. As the partial federal government shutdown approaches 30 days, our concern...

NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — As leaders of two of the nation’s most esteemed institutions serving minority communities, Dr. Wayne J. Riley and Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick have championed access to essential fields crucial for global development. Their efforts have enabled thousands of students to pursue careers in...

BRIDGEPORT — A vacant Bridgeport school will soon be turned into 70 affordable apartments.  The former Waltersville School at 167 Steuben St. was built around 1900 and was in use for about 100 years. It has been vacant since 2009. The building will be restored to its “historic glory,” said William Coleman,...

BRIDGEPORT — “They don’t make things like this anymore,” Margaret Judge said as she looked up at the high ceilings in the auditorium at the old Bassick High School.  The city resident and president of Stratford Historic District Association joined several other members of the Bridgeport community for a tour...