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The ‘silent killer’ behind strokes in the Black community

By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black As a medical doctor of over 30 years who focuses on African-American health, Dr. Gregory Hall doesn’t mess around when it comes to managing high...

Are African Americans in Massachusetts Missing Out on Legislative Support?

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In Massachusetts, where state leaders often champion equity and racial justice,...

Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year. Morgan State University,...

Ivory Coast Begins French Troop Withdrawal, Marking Shift in Africa-France Relations

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In a move emblematic of shifting dynamics between Africa and...

Congressional Black Caucus Elects Leadership for 119th Congress Amid Record Membership Growth

Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced its newly elected Executive Committee...

Beyond Agreement: Hurst’s Controversial Article Sparks Confusion and Community Discord”

Heartfelt Reflections on Springfield's Political Landscape" By Tameka Bennett, Springfield Resident As a longtime resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, I've always approached politics with a measure of...

Richard Roundtree: A Trailblazing Icon Beyond “Shaft”

The world mourns the loss of Richard Roundtree, the legendary actor renowned for his groundbreaking portrayal of the suave private detective in the iconic...

Mo’Nique Wants CBS to Fairly Compensate Her and Actress Countess Vaughn For “The Parkers”

Nationwide — Mo’Nique, known for her role in The Parkers, is urging CBS to provide fair compensation for herself and her co-star Countess Vaughn, as they...

Super CJ: The Animated Series – First Animated Series For Black Children That Addresses Mental Health

Super CJ: The Animated Series, an exciting new animated series called has been launched on YouTube to bring much-needed awareness to the critical mental...

6 Books That Explain The History And Meaning of Juneteenth

After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to...

Akilah Davis, News Anchor Removes Wig, Reveals Locs on Live TV to Celebrate Juneteenth

NATIONWIDE — Akilah Davis, a local TV news anchor at WTVD in Raleigh, North Carolina, made a powerful statement on Juneteenth by embracing her natural...

Denton Black Film Festival Announces Ticket Sales, Featured Films and Special Programming

2023 festival to feature about 98 films, art exhibits, a technology expo, live music, spoken word poetry slam, a hackathon, and master classes and...

American Black Film Festival Honors Returns in 2023 to Celebrate Excellence in Hollywood

Gala Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Artists, Movie of the Year, and Documentary of the Year Hosted, by Two-Time Emmy® Nominated Writer, Comedian, and Actor Deon...

Will Smith and ‘Emancipation’ Director Defend Releasing the Slave Film Now

Antoine Fuqua’s film is facing backlash for being released so soon after Smith’s Oscars slap and for being another brutal Hollywood slavery drama. One of...

Afia the Brave Swimmer by Crystal Boatang The sequel to the bestselling title, Afia the Ashanti Princess is Now in Stores

Looking for an engaging book to teach children about being brave, and selfless, and the importance of extracurricular activities? This is it! Afia the...

Atlanta Based Music Mogul Creates FIMM Academy, A Career Coaching Service For Music Entrepreneurs

Atlanta, GA – based music Executive announces the launch of his music business, career coaching services. This offering allows clients to overcome roadblocks that...

SALSA SAL PA’ FUERA Latino Cultural Annual Events returns to Riverfront Park

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – Sunday, July 24th. 2022 from 4 pm-9 pm Salsa Sal Pa' Fuera Cultural Annual Events recognizes that Springfield’s’ rich Diversity includes 52% of the...

Chester Theatre Company Announces Casting for its 33rd Season

The Return to Town Hall Theatre Includes Audience Favorites and New Faces After two seasons away, Chester Theatre Company (CTC), under the leadership of Producing...

Get Familiar With: PAHMUSA

The Pan-African Historical Museum One of Springfield’s best-kept secrets and a historical treasure trove is affectionately referred to by its acronym: PAHMUSA.  LaJuana Hood (b.1954) who...

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