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“Gem Of The Ocean” Sings, Sparkles On The Water

Lucy Gellman   Aunt Esther looks out toward something in the distance, beyond the man standing still beside her. Her hands flutter upwards, slicing the air around them. Her eyes are the eyes of someone who has seen empires rise and fall. Behind her, the house stretches out, full of stories, and beyond that, the blue-black water of the Long...

Michael B. Jordan wins best actor for ‘Sinners,’ taking home his first Oscar in popular victory

by BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael B. Jordan has been building toward a performance like “Sinners” for over 20 years. Now he has the best actor Oscar as his reward in what proved to be a hugely popular win. Jordan got one trophy for playing identical twins Smoke and Stack in...

The Many Names, and Many Roles, of Grandparents Today

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Some grandparents can rely on Social Security, pensions, and investments for support. Others may need to continue working just to make ends meet. By Kristen Amundson What did you call your grandparents? What do your grandchildren call you? Are you Grandma and Grandpa? Nana and Papa (the current favorites...

What home improvement projects can boost your property’s livability?

A livable home isn’t just about square footage; it’s about how the space actually feels and functions. Kitchen updates, bathroom refreshes, outdoor spaces, and smart storage solutions are among the home improvement projects that consistently deliver the biggest quality-of-life return, whether you plan to sell or stay put for...

NJ students restore the names of Black Revolutionary War soldiers

by Karen Juanita Carrillo Trenton, N.J., high school students recently created a project that honors the role African Americans played in the founding of the United States. As members of Foundation Academies’ Black Student Union (BSU), they developed “Men W/O Shoes,” a multimedia exhibit that recognizes 14 African American Revolutionary...

Jessica Spaulding: A sweet dream made of chocolate at home in Harlem

by JASON PONTEROTTO Becoming a pioneer in any industry or space carries unique challenges, especially as a Black woman entrepreneur. But for Jessica Spaulding a love of what she creates, namely chocolate, but more than anything a love of Harlem, is driving her to find a way to meet those...

From the Streets to Seminary, Morning Star Baptist Church Pastor Traded Happiness for Joy

OKLAHOMA EAGLE — “You come to church to worship. You leave church to serve,” said Rodney Goss, pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church in north Tulsa. “My job is to inform you so that you can make educated decisions and know what direction to walk in on your own.” By...

The Many Names, and Many Roles, of Grandparents Today

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Some grandparents can rely on Social Security, pensions, and investments for support. Others may need to continue working just to make...

What home improvement projects can boost your property’s livability?

A livable home isn’t just about square footage; it’s about how the space actually feels and functions. Kitchen updates, bathroom refreshes, outdoor spaces, and...

From the Streets to Seminary, Morning Star Baptist Church Pastor Traded Happiness for Joy

OKLAHOMA EAGLE — “You come to church to worship. You leave church to serve,” said Rodney Goss, pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church in...

The Reality of Being One of 600,000 Black Women Out of Work

An Atlanta-based social media manager shares her experience being laid off while on medical leave amid high unemployment for Black women. by Shernay Williams March...

Jamal Bryant Ends Target Fast: ‘We Got Three of Four’

After a yearlong boycott, Black faith leaders say the campaign forced Target to respond on Black business investment and corporate equity commitments. by Rev. Dorothy S....

Angela Davis’ Top Quotes From Her Iconic Books About Women, Race And Class

Iconic Black power activist Angela Davis is known for many things, but being at a loss for words is not one of them. The celebrated scholar and...

COMMENTARY: Women of Color Shape Our Past and Future

MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN RECORDER — Every March, Women’s History Month invites us to pause and honor the women whose courage, intellect, and leadership have shaped...

Woman’s Search for Family’s Roots Leads to Ancestor John T. Ward – A Successful Entrepreneur and Conductor on the Underground Railroad

THE AFRO — For years, she wanted to know more about her ancestor John T. Ward, she said, and her curiosity eventually became an...
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade, In Photos

by Chris Randall The New Haven independent New Haven’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade brought music and marching and oh so many colorful outfits to Chapel Street Sunday. Independent photographer Chris...

NHPD Doubles Down On License Plate Readers

by Mona Mahadevan The New Haven independent The New Haven Police Department has received $750,000 in federal funds to purchase more crime-fighting technology, including automatic license plate readers — a...

Man Arrested After Hill Shooting

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent City police arrested a 29-year-old man in the Hill on Saturday following the shooting of a 37-year-old woman in the arm in an...

Inspector General Probes Apparent Suicide After Standoff

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent (Updated) The state inspector general’s office has begun a preliminary investigation into the death of a 34-year-old New Havener who had barricaded himself...

At SCSU, Oscar Klein Opens A Portal

Solé Scott The New Haven independent Bright lights shine overhead. The floor below stretches out like an invitation. On the walls, quiet scenes of woods and winter wait for a...

Man Arrested After Hill Shooting

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent City police arrested a 29-year-old man in the Hill on Saturday following the shooting of a 37-year-old woman in the arm in an...

Tenants Union VP Testifies In Landlord-Retaliation Case

by Mona Mahadevan The vice president of the Connecticut Tenants Union (CTTU) went to court on Thursday to testify before a judge about his experience fighting a landlord’s alleged retaliatory...

Swastika, “Messages Of Hate” Found In Hillhouse Bathroom

by Maya McFadden Hillhouse students discovered a swastika and hateful messages targeting the Jewish and Black communities in a second-floor bathroom Thursday — leading the principal to reach out to...

State Tees Up $250K For English Station Park-Pool Plan

by Thomas Breen The city is one key step closer to receiving a $250,000 grant from the state to help with “visioning and planning” for the Elicker administration’s proposed conversion...

DeLauro: I Can Still Deliver

by Paul Bass A record number of Rosa DeLauro’s colleagues are fleeing Congress. They say the system has grown too dysfunctional. DeLauro, by contrast, is running hard for a 19th two-year...

CT Officials Warn Against Drinking And Driving As St. Patrick’s Day Approaches

by Staff Report CTNewsJunkie NEWINGTON, CT — The time around Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the most dangerous for alcohol-impaired driving, according to the state Department of Transportation. The...

Competing Tenants Unions Come Up Short

by Mona Mahadevan The Fair Rent Commission (FRC) has turned down both tenants unions that had been vying to represent a 312-unit, low-income apartment complex in Quinnipiac Meadows after finding...
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The Many Names, and Many Roles, of Grandparents Today

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Some grandparents can rely on Social Security, pensions, and investments for support. Others may need to continue working just to make ends meet. By Kristen Amundson What did...

What home improvement projects can boost your property’s livability?

A livable home isn’t just about square footage; it’s about how the space actually feels and functions. Kitchen updates, bathroom refreshes, outdoor spaces, and...

From the Streets to Seminary, Morning Star Baptist Church Pastor Traded Happiness for Joy

OKLAHOMA EAGLE — “You come to church to worship. You leave church to serve,” said Rodney Goss, pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church in...

The Reality of Being One of 600,000 Black Women Out of Work

An Atlanta-based social media manager shares her experience being laid off while on medical leave amid high unemployment for Black women. by Shernay Williams March...

Jamal Bryant Ends Target Fast: ‘We Got Three of Four’

After a yearlong boycott, Black faith leaders say the campaign forced Target to respond on Black business investment and corporate equity commitments. by Rev. Dorothy S....

Angela Davis’ Top Quotes From Her Iconic Books About Women, Race And Class

Iconic Black power activist Angela Davis is known for many things, but being at a loss for words is not one of them. The celebrated scholar and...

COMMENTARY: Women of Color Shape Our Past and Future

MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN RECORDER — Every March, Women’s History Month invites us to pause and honor the women whose courage, intellect, and leadership have shaped...

Woman’s Search for Family’s Roots Leads to Ancestor John T. Ward – A Successful Entrepreneur and Conductor on the Underground Railroad

THE AFRO — For years, she wanted to know more about her ancestor John T. Ward, she said, and her curiosity eventually became an...

Vernon AME Church Absorbed the Terror of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Now It Will ‘Teach Truth.’

By Shaunicy Muhammad | The Oklahoma Eagle More than a century after the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, members of Greenwood’s Vernon AME Church are determined to...
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