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‘Resistencia: Poems of Protest and Revolution’ Book Review

Book Review: ‘Resistencia: Poems of Protest and Revolution’ e Resistencia: Poems of Protest and Revolution, edited by Mark Eisner and Tina Escaja, Tin House Books, 260 pages. $18.95. As protests against police brutality and white supremacy swarm city streets across the country, Americans are relearning the vocabulary of resistance that led to the Civil Rights Read More…

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8 Clever Financial Tips

8 Clever Moves When You Have $1,000 In The Bank Keeping tons of money in your checking account means you’re missing out. Saving up $1,000 in your checking account is a big milestone. But leaving the money in checking likely doesn’t make much sense since most checking accounts pay minimal or no interest. Once you’ve Read More…

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The Gantt Report – Howdy Doody and Clarabell

The Gantt Report HOWDY DOODY AND CLARABELL By Lucius Gantt “The Howdy Doody Show” was once an iconic American television program. Two of the show’s most memorable characters were Howdy Doody, a puppet, and Clarabell, a clown. Millions of children and young people loved to watch The Howdy Doody Show that entertained and influenced so Read More…

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Racist Bullies

Racist Bullies Black mother and daughter. / Photo Credit: Getty Images OPINION My Mother’s Positive Affirmations Saved Me From Racist Bullies. Thanks to my mom, reciting positive affirmations religiously has been a transformative exercise that has enhanced my life. Preceding my first confrontation with a racist bully, when I was nine years old, I was proud to be Read More…

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Jacksonville Officer Involved in Police Brutality Case Arrested For Sending Nudes Minors

Nationwide — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer, Alejandro Carmona, was arrested for online child solicitation in March, and it was verified that he is the same officer involved in the police brutality case that made headlines last year after police broke a black woman’s teeth in May 2020. Alejandro was released on bail in March but was re-arrested on Friday, Read More…

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Black Female Filmmaker Tackles Mental Health Stigma in Debut Psychological Thriller

Atlanta, GA — Sigma Square Media, in association with JD Harvill, has announced the release of “Pseudo,” an independent film from writer-producer Briana Cole, directed by Herschel Grangent Jr. “Pseudo” had its world premiere in Marietta, Georgia, in August of 2021. Now, following a series of limited screenings, in partnership with Dame Dash Studios and Homestead Read More…

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Maternity Photo Contest Highlights the Beauty of Black Motherhood

Successful Parenting Media/ Successful Black Parenting announces the launch of their first maternity photo contest which started on April 8th and will continue throughout the year with weekly featured photos. Each month, one featured photo is chosen to win a $100 gift card from Buy Buy Baby, a retail store that specializes in clothing and Read More…