Columbus, OH

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A ctress Erica Ash, who starred on Survivors Remorse and The Real Husbands of Hollywood, has died. Her family made the announcement in a statement provided to media by Ash’s publicist. Ash was 46. “After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she transitioned peacefully surrounded by her loved ones,” the statement read. “Erica was […]

‘Survivor’s Remorse’ Actress Erica Ash Has Died At 46

If you haven’t gotten wind of it by now, actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish has been getting dragged across social media after recording a video of her visit to a grocery store in Zimbabwe, during which she appeared to be surprised that a regular-degular grocery store existed in Africa. Apparently, the Girls Trip actor was […]

Tiffany Haddish Defends Herself After Being Surprised Zimbabwe Has Grocery Stores, Social Media Rips Her

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Milwaukee, WI

On June 30, 43-year-old Black man D’Vontaye Mitchell died after being subdued by reckless security guards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee. In July, the Milwaukee Police Department referred murder charges for four of the guards, who were fired after the incident. On Tuesday, that referral came to fruition as all four guards have been […]

Justice For D’Vontaye Mitchell: 4 Ex-Hotel Employees Charged With Murder In Black Man’s Death

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Scituate, MA

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Dianna Carney

Get ready to experience one of South Shore’s biggest and most anticipated outdoor events of the summer! The South Shore Children’s Business Fair promises to be a unique, community-driven event that offers free admission and plenty of excitement. This event provides a platform for South Shore's youngest entrepreneurs, aged between 6 and 14, to showcase their products and services.

Community Meets Creativity At One Of South Shore's "Most Anticipated Outdoor Events Of The Summer"

New York City, NY

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is in a giving mood. The billionaire is steadily giving away a lot of his wealth, and the latest recipient is a couple of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical schools. It started when the presidents of the four schools—Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., […]

Four HBCU Medical Schools Receive $600 Million Donation From Michael Bloomberg

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

Georgia State

The Black Men Build organization is currently taking the "New Men Tour" around the country. The advocacy group's mission is to inform and empower Black men nationwide to confront & create solutions to pressing issues in the community. 
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“New Men Tour” Underway To Empower And Mobilize Black Men

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. After he played little Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968) and before he portrayed Richie Cunningham on Happy Days(ABC, 1973-1984), he played Bob Smith on The Smith Family (ABC, 1971-1972). Today, he's award-winning director Ron Howard, which is how he was billed as first an actor on Happy Days. However, on both the Griffith and Smith shows he was known as Ronny Howard.

After Opie on 'Andy,' and Before Richie on 'Happy Days,' Ron Howard was Bob on 'The Smith Family'

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A Black woman may be leading the presidential ticket of a major political party for the first time, but for Jacksonville’s Black conservatives, political values trump a candidate’s personal identity.

Republicans look to shore up support among Black conservatives in Jacksonville

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

The Current GA

Advanced Placement African American studies will be offered in Georgia high schools with state funding, Superintendent Richard Woods said Tuesday, but some members of both political parties are still wondering why there was ever any question.

Georgia schools chief reverses African American studies ‘mistake’

Florida State

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Wyoming State

WyoFile

The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

Uncovering Florida

In a divided vote on Senate Bill 1084, which would make a variety of regulatory changes including putting a ban on lab grown meat state-wide, Florida’s Senate and House ultimately decided to pass it, sending it on to Governor DeSantis for approval. DeSantis officially approved it on May 1, 2024, and the law came into effect on July 1, 2024.

DeSantis Signed New Florida Law: Selling Lab Grown Meat Is Now A Second Degree Misdemeanor

Boulder, CO

JACKSON—U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman on Tuesday touted GOP efforts to thwart campaigns reducing fossil fuel use, proposing that Boulder, Colorado, be stripped of its hydrocarbon infrastructure in a pilot program to test renewables.

Hageman proposes a Boulder, Colorado, fossil-fuel-free experiment

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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We will FOREVER celebrate the unwavering dedication and relentless advocacy of Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Her tireless work for social justice, economic equality, and community empowerment inspires us all. UrbanOne will alway...

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We will FOREVER celebrate the unwavering dedication and relentless advocacy of Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Her tireless work for social justice, economic equality, and community empowerment inspires us all. UrbanOne will alway... - NewsBreak

We will FOREVER celebrate the unwavering dedication and relentless advocacy of Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Her tireless work for social justice, economic equality, and community empowerment inspires us all. UrbanOne will alway...

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