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Investigation reveals more than 1,000 unnecessary deaths from police use of non-lethal tactics
More than 1,000 people have died in the past decade after encounters with law enforcement, despite officers using non-lethal tactics, according to a recent investigation by The Associated Press, the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, and PBS’ Frontline. The findings again show systemic issues within policing and raise questions about accountability and reform.
NDG Book Review: ‘The Jazzmen’ is a musician’s must-read
Your toes didn’t wait long before they started tapping. They knew what was coming, almost as soon as the band was seated. They knew before the first notes were played and the hep cats and jazz babies hit the floor to cut a rug. Daddy, it was the bee’s knees but in the new book “The Jazzmen” by Larry Tye, if you were the Sheik on the stage, makin’ cabbage wasn’t all that swank.
Patrice Rushen signs global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a global publishing deal with 4x Grammy nominee and jazz/R&B star Patrice Rushen. She is considered one of the world’s top recording artists and composers, performing with and producing for esteemed artists such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Prince, Nancy Wilson, Sheena Easton, Carlos Santana, and Freddie Hubbard. She has served as the first female musical director for many top award shows, including the Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and NAACP Image Awards.
Film Review: ‘The Fall Guy’
(**) Telling someone “You have nothing between your ears,” isn’t a compliment. Telling a filmmaker and screenwriter “You have nothing between the action scenes,” also isn’t a compliment. Read on…. The trailers for The Fall Guy look exciting and certainly the premise has great...
Experts weigh-in on mounting concerns of impending U.S. civil war
In the wake of a recent survey revealing startling apprehensions among American voters regarding the possibility of a second civil war, experts in history and political science offer sobering insights into the nation’s current trajectory. Dr. Ashley Robertson Preston, an assistant professor of history at Howard University and author of the acclaimed book “Mary McLeod Bethune the Pan-Africanist,” has detected a palpable shift in national sentiment.
Celebrate culture and diversity in Irving at Fusion on May 18
The City of Irving presents, Fusion, an event celebrating the beautiful tapestry of cultures, traditions and cuisine that make Irving one of the most culturally diverse cities in the nation. Fusion is Saturday, May 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park, 217 S. Main Street. In addition to...
Persistent Threat: Two years after Buffalo Massacre, hate crimes targeting Black community show no signs of abating
As the nation commemorates the second anniversary of the heinous Buffalo mass shooting that claimed the lives of 10 Black individuals at a Tops supermarket, a painful reality emerges: hate crimes against Black communities continue unabated, casting a long shadow over efforts for justice and equality. “It was a modern-day...
New research uncovers genetic variant’s alarming impact on heart health and longevity in Black Americans
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Duke University sheds light on the significant health risks posed by the V142I transthyretin variant within the US Black population. Published in the JAMA Network, the study underscores the concerning impact of this genetic variant on heart health and longevity.
Is the new FTC ban good for Black businesses?
Historically, non-competes have been used to restrict employees from working in the same industry after leaving their former employer. Though the intention is to protect the intellectual property of businesses, non-competes have often negatively affected competition in product and service markets, especially with Black workers. In what has since created...
Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Congressional Black Caucus members are putting pressure on the Biden-Harris administration to grant protections to Haitians fleeing to the U.S. amid the unrest in the Caribbean nation. U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., told the AFRO the administration needs to stop deporting Haitians who are seeking refuge in the U.S. “To...
Student loans finance an education and a better life for many, but at what cost?
Every 26 seconds, someone in the U.S. defaults on a student loan. With over 45 million American borrowers, this $1.7 trillion of debt is second only to American mortgages. American borrowers, in pursuit of a better life, have found themselves deeply in debt. For many, this debt will last into old age. It puts a strain on their lives and on the American economy.
DeSoto ISD Announces 2024 Campus Teachers of the Year
The DeSoto Independent School District is proud to announce the district’s 2024 campus teachers of the year as nominated by their professional peers at each campus. The 2024 DeSoto ISD Teachers of the Year are as follows:. Early Childhood. Tiffany Moline, Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center. Elementary. Janice...
NDG Book Review: Books on Mothers and Motherhood
Everybody’s had one at least once in their lives. Some people get two or more, while others don’t currently have any. Whatever your situation, this is a good time to read about mothers and being somebody’s Mom, so why not try one of these great books…. These...
Nation’s growing racial and gender wealth gaps need policy reform
Never-married Black women have 8 cents in wealth for every dollar held by while males. As the November general election nears, many economic analysts have publicly pondered why so many likely voters are not impressed with reports that point to more hiring, or economic growth. But if these experts spoke with hard-working Americans, they’d understand why so many are disgruntled.
Kim Godwin’s exit from ABC sparks debate on Black leadership in TV news
Kim Godwin, a trailblazing figure as the president of ABC News and the first Black woman to lead a major network news division, has unexpectedly resigned, leaving a significant void in the ongoing struggle for diversity in media leadership. Godwin’s departure, a surprising turn of events, comes on the heels...
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ – A thrilling musical journey through Alicia Keys’ soul
In the heart of Manhattan, blocks from the 43rd Street and Ninth Avenue apartment on the 42nd floor where the story unfolds lies the Shubert Theater at 44th Street near Eighth Avenue, currently home to the captivating Broadway musical, “Hell’s Kitchen.” Developed over 12 years by the incomparable Alicia Keys, this jukebox musical is a touching journey through the soulful melodies that have defined her career.
Paul Quinn grads are flying high after special gift from Southwest Airlines
Paul Quinn College, the Dallas-based HBCU located just off IH-45 in the southern sector, held its graduation ceremony in the school chapel on Saturday morning. Family and friends gathered to congratulate the 76 undergraduate – and one master’s degree – recipients on the successful completion of a long-awaited goal.
Disparate Births: Racial imbalance in IVF treatment
There is no racism when it comes to in vitro fertilization (IVF), per se. But when you take into consideration everything all together, all at once you will find that there is a grave racial disparity in the number of white IVF babies compared to number of Black IVF babies.
Wake up Black voters. Don’t let Trump’s lies fool you
The fact that exit polls showed that Donald Trump received 9% of the Black vote in 2016, the highest number since George Bush in 2000, and then won 12% in the presidential race in 2020 should be a cause for concern. Moreover, some recent polls surprisingly showed that if the...
Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray
How do you salute a man who walked amongst the angels? You start by making sure that history accurately reflects his name. This is my modest contribution to the telling of his vital history and legacy. Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray changed my life. Life, literally. He was...
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