Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown On NNPA’s Let It Be Known, Rev. Mark Thompson, the host of Make it Plain and an NNPA contributor, stated, “My understanding […]
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Posted inFinance
As Deadline to File Income Taxes Approaches, African Americans Still Face Systemic Challenges
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Recent statistics show that African Americans comprise a large share of taxpayers in the United States. As the April 18 deadline to […]
Posted inPolitics
American Democracy Dies in Tennessee as GOP Expels Two Black Lawmakers Over Gun Control Protests
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA American democracy took another stake through the heart in Tennessee, where Republicans in the state House of Representatives shamelessly ignored the will […]
Posted inHealth
Biden Issues Proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA In 2022, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra implemented actions to improve maternal health and reduce health disparities, and this year, […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose – Valuable Imperfections
“Perfect is boring. Be imperfectly you.” When I saw this phrase on t-shirt over the Christmas holiday a few years ago, I could not resist it. I had to […]
Posted inNational
Gov. Greg Abbott backs call for pardon for Daniel Perry, who killed Austin protester in 2020
By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2023 Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to consider recommending a pardon for Daniel Perry on Saturday, […]
Posted inOpinion
What COVID-19 Taught Us?
By Jamala Rogers Originally appeared in Word in Black Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve learned a few things about America — and ourselves. March marked the third anniversary […]
Posted inPolitics
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Violated Ethics Laws with Multiple Super Yacht Cruises with Republican Donor
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Justices are required to report all gifts of $415 or more that are “anything of value” and not fully reimbursed. There’s no […]
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Posted inTheater
Broadway Dallas’ 2023-2024 Series Lineup
THE CHER SHOWSuperstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppableforce has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushingboundaries and letting nothing and […]