STAX: Preserving and Telling the Story of Soul Music
By Monique Gooch MEMPHIS, TN — The modern STAX Museum of American Soul Music was founded in 2003 and is
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6 Historically Black Beaches to Visit This Season
By Donna Torrence During segregation, Black shoreline communities such as Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, and Idlewild, Michigan, were vibrant retreats
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Actress Janet Hubert Slams Phylicia Rashad for Supporting Bill Cosby
Nationwide — Phylicia Rashad, who starred alongside Bill Cosby for many years, is receiving backlash following her celebratory tweet on
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After 51 Years, the African Methodist Episcopal Church Returns to Cuba
Tennessee Tribune—The 16th Episcopal District announces the reestablishment of the AME presence in Cuba. In 1898 the African Methodist Episcopal
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Sha’Carri Richardson Makes History as One of the Fastest Women in the World
Nationwide — 21-year old Sha’Carri Richardson has officially made the 2021 U.S. Olympic team after an amazing performance in Eugene, Oregon
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Black Press of America Making Impact and Progress
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA NewswireSenior National Correspondent WASHINGTON, DC — Two years ago, the National Newspaper Publishers Association enthusiastically elected
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HBCU North Carolina A&T Takes 3rd Place In National Track and Field Championship
North Carolina A&T showed the country this week — and quite frankly all season — that it’s more than an
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Union Gen. Granger’s Role in Juneteenth Recognized
Franklin Anticipates One Celebration, Two Locations By Clint Confehr FRANKLIN, TN — There was no question that votes would be
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Republican TN Rep. Lafferty Insults African Americans
NASHVILLE, TN — A very unpopular Tennessee state lawmaker Republican Rep. Justin Lafferty, drew criticism for defending a Constitutional provision that determined how
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Black Jockey Makes Kentucky Derby History
Sports View – By Ron Wynn Unless you had been following his story all year, it’s highly unlikely that you
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