Black Women Entrepreneurs Series by Jennifer Anderson and Sabrina Madison As the second part of our series celebrating the growth and success of Black women entrepreneurs, The Madison Times (TMT) had the opportunity to speak with S.L. Owens about her path to success, her advice, and her experience as part of the new vanguard that […]
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Bishop T.D. Jakes On The Black Church’s Shifting Stance On Homosexuality
Special to the NNPA from the Houston Forward Times Bishop T.D. Jakes thinks it is “absolutely” possible for the LGBT and black communities to coexist. Jakes, who joined HuffPost Live on Monday, opened up to host Marc Lamont-Hill about his thoughts on the relationship between these communities. “I think that it’s going to diverse from […]
Blacks in Newsroom at All Time Low
by Stacy M. Brown Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Last week, The Huffington Post offered this bold headline: “There will be more non-white journalists because the public will demand them.” But based on an extensive study published in the Columbia Journalism Review, apparently no one is demanding black journalists; if so, no […]
Thousands March Nearly 900 Miles in Journey for Justice
by Curtis Bunn Urban News Service SELMA, Alabama –The movement that began in a bungalow is traveling nearly 900 miles to the home of Dr. King’s “Dream.” A coalition of organizations, led by the NAACP, embarked Saturday on an 860-mile, 40-day, 40-night march from Selma, Alabama to Washington, D.C. This initiative recalls the original Civil […]
Milwaukee’s ‘Growing Power’ Continues to be a Positive, Innovative Leader in the Community
by Karen Stokes Will Allen is passionate about growing food – healthy, nutrient rich food that people need, right in the areas where they live. He is concerned about the health and well being of people who reside in ‘food deserts’ that lack access to fresh fruits and vibrant green vegetables, and he wants to […]
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Marriage and Money (Part 1)
by Jasmine Zapata, MD Welcome back to Brown Girl Green Money! As a follow up to the awesome BGGM article Angie recently wrote entitled “In Consideration of My Future Spouse,” I thought I’d share a few of my personal reflections on this topic and a few lessons I’ve learned over the years regarding marriage and […]
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U.S. Gun Violence: A Human Rights Failure
by Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) — The United Nations Human Rights Committee has given the U.S. a series of failing grades on human rights, including failing to meet international human rights standards on gun violence; the uneven implementation of controversial Stand Your Ground laws; violating personal privacy; and doing a poor job […]
Wisconsin Senate Approves Arena Deal for the Bucks – with Changes
By Srijan Sen July 31, 2015 A rendering of the new arena, by Populous Architecture. The Wisconsin state senate passed a bill 21-10 that proposed public funding for the new Bucks arena. The bill, now traveling to the state assembly, is expected to pass without many hurdles. The plan would preserve the NBA franchise in […]
Classifieds/Employment: July 31, 2015
EMPLOYMENT Common Wealth seeks motivated, energetic youth worker. Major focus on job development & networking w/ businesses to create employment opportunities for youth. Position will also work directly w/teens & help deliver our employment & financial education, job placement, & mentoring programs for underprivileged youth. Full-time position starting 8/31/15 w/ some evening hrs. required. $35,360/yr. […]
Neighborhood Initiative Works to Create Community, Despite City Violence & Low Funding
By Maria Corpus July 31, 2015 A view of Alpha and Omega Ministries, where the Safe Zone Initiative ambassadors often meet to discuss neighborhood issues. Photo by Maria Corpus On an early Tuesday afternoon, the Garden Homes Park at N. 26 St. and W. Atkinson Ave. is lively with children sharing laughs at the playground, […]