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Lehigh Valley Humane society names first African American woman as CEO

The Lehigh Valley Humane Society has named the first African American woman to serve as its CEO  Teisha Jones is assuming the role, marking a historic new chapter for an organization that has served animals and families throughout the Lehigh Valley since …

25-Year-Old Makes History As First African American Woman Officer In Local New York Police Department

Photo credit : Meghan Finnerty Tiffani Gatson of Greece, New York has just made history as her city’s first ever African American woman police officer. At just 25 years old, Gatson tells the Democrat & Chronicle that she can’t believe she’s making …

Argentina Wants Wealthy Foreigners To Buy Citizenship. Should Black Americans Consider It?

Hours before the 2026 World Cup final in July, Samuel L. Jackson posted an Instagram story asking Black fans to withhold their support from Argentina, a country the post described as historically among the most racist in the world. Argentina’s President …

Suicide is up among Black Americans. We need to talk about it.

My brother took his own life on May 10, 2010. Rarely a day goes by that I don't think of him. But just because I thought about him, it didn't mean I could talk about him. For a long time, I couldn't. Sometimes when the subject of suicide came …

Sights + Sounds Picks: Ashley Smiley, Program Coordinator for the African American Art and Culture Complex

“Sights + Sounds Picks” is our weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. On this episode, Host Jeneé Darden speaks with Ashley Smiley, program coordinator for the African American Art and Culture Complex in San …

Prisons are concentration camps for Black Americans

The entire world agrees that WWII’s concentration camps were inhumane. What the world doesn’t realize is that for Black Americans, there is not a lot of difference in WWII’s concentration camps and America’s prisons. Similarities: America has done science …

Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves: Dedicated to You review – eloquent Coltrane tribute

In the early 1960s, the Impulse! label tried to steer its star saxophonist John Coltrane away from increasingly uncompromising and experimental music that it feared might be scaring its customers. Label boss Bob Thiele suggested a more palatable all- …

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Historic Cleveland church gets $750,000 boost for its next chapter

CLEVELAND — Shiloh Baptist Church, located in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, is the city’s oldest African American Baptist congregation. The church recently learned it will receive a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service’s African American Civil …

Understanding freedom through art

More than three decades ago, Cheryl Finley opened an auction catalog and found a small album of 19th-century photographs for sale. The album contained tintype portraits of African Americans dated to around the 1870s. Finley, then working as an appraiser …

Detroit leaders condemn Warrendale incident coverage, warn against Arab–Black division

The African American victim of the car crash in Warrendale crying during a press conference last week. Excessive media coverage of a traffic collision between an Arab American woman and an African American woman in the Warrendale neighborhood on Detroit’s …

Virginia Street Baptist Church will observe 175th anniversary on Oct. 18

Virginia Street Baptist Church, one of Christian County’s oldest churches, will observe its 175th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 18. Officially organized in 1851, the African-American church traces its origin to 1818 with New Providence Baptist Church, a …

OPINION: In the face of growing propaganda, IT’S TIME TO MAKE SOME NOISE

By Ivory Phillips JA Contributing Editor In the normal course of things, we try to keep abreast of local, national, and international news events. In this attempt we more closely focus on matters most clearly dealing with racism and the predicament of …

The story of the acid classic that psychedelicised black American folk music

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It’s the cowbell-clanking, civil rights-based psychedelic soul anthem that put four African-American brothers on the popular music map. But the Chambers Brothers 11- …

'Green Book Project' exhibit now in Brevard

Through Nov. 20 the public can explore the N.C. African American Heritage Commission’s traveling Green Book Project in Brevard. The "Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis Spaces in North Carolina" exhibit highlights the experiences of …

Vanished work of Mavis Pusey brought together in Los Angeles exhibition

In 1966, Mavis Pusey’s Untitled (Abstract Composition) (1964) travelled to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for the landmark exhibition The Negro in American Art, a rare, early show of Black American artists during the height of the civil …

Centering faith and experience

Growing up in the church, faith plays a central role in James Lee III’s music. So does his Black American experience. Spirituality and culture combine in Lee’s Quintet featuring clarinetist Anthony McGill and the Pacifica Quartet on 91.1, 107.5, and our …

Education is not underfunded

On Sept. 20, The New York Times published a viral essay by investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, the writer behind The 1619 Project—a historiographical work centering on Black-American history. In addition to the essay’s admirable quality, the …

Lansing Area African American Genealogical Society Celebrates 25 Years of Preserving Black Family History

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) -Jessica Trotter, President of Lansing Area African American Genealogical Society, and Willye Bryan, Secretary of LAAAGS, joined the 517 Report to discuss the organization’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. The milestone event …

Bertoia’s Oct. 23 Collectors Sale features vintage toy soldiers and automobiles, Japanese tin robots and space toys

Featured: Boxed near-mint Masudaya ‘Gang of Five’ Radicon Robot; scarce boxed Horikawa Fork Lift Robot; Cold War-era Martin-Baker aircraft ejection seat VINELAND, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bertoia’s Collectors Sale …

SideBar: Optimism in Action Welcomes Former CA Senate Majority Leader Bill Monning

Every election provides you with the opportunity to make sure that your voice is heard and that the election system is fair and honest. MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar: Optimism in Action podcast, a …

Patriot and Ghost-Eye to Represent Mutts With A Mission at 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

Patriot and Ghost-Eye, Service Dogs in Training, will appear at the RTX booth to raise awareness for Veterans and Wounded Warriors WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patriot and Ghost-Eye, Service Dogs in …

Alya Rewinds the Love Story With New Single “Dreaming”

Out now, the “BELIEVER” prequel traces the romantic imagination of ALYA’s childhood and reveals the next chapter of her forthcoming album, In The Moment LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If “BELIEVER” captured the …

Hip-Hop Artist Legrand Turns Atlanta’s Mothership Sirius B Into a Climate Mission for Atlanta Climate Week

On October 15, hip-hop artist and climate advocate Legrand invites Atlanta to explore a greener future through immersive art, music and interactive missions. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Atlanta marks its …

THE WOMEN'S IMAGE NETWORK 28TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCES ITS HONOREES, HOST, PRESENTERS & NOMINEES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women's Image Network (WIN) will present its 28th Women's Image Awards in Beverly Hills, California the evening of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to celebrate …

R. Short Roofing Completes Second Free Roof Giveaway for Seaford Resident

R. Short Roofing replaced a Delaware homeowner's roof yesterday, paving the way for state-approved solar energy savings. SEAFORD, DE, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just weeks after helping its first Delaware homeowner through …

Charleston International Music Competition Honors Finalists of the 2026 Autumn Music Competition

Musicians receive recognition for their dedication and artistry as CIMC continues supporting musical achievement through personalized evaluations and Muselo. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charleston …

San Diego’s Newest Coffee Sensation, Klatch Coffee, to Showcase Award-Winning Coffee at the San Diego Coffee Festival

Fresh off being named Newsweek’s #1 Premium Coffee Brand, the acclaimed roaster will showcase its award-winning coffee at the Oct. 10-11 event at Broadway Pier SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Klatch Coffee, …

The Great Flood Launches Kickstarter Campaign

LingVision Games aims to raise $10,000 towards the launch of the mixed reality RTS. GUANGZHOU, CHINA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In preparation for the upcoming launch of The Great Flood for Meta Quest, SoulFire Studio Team and LingVision …

Nuvia's Newest Center in Hartford Breaks Down Cost of Full Mouth Dental Implants and Financing

For patients in Hartford area considering full mouth dental implants. Here are factors and context that determine full mouth dental implant cost in Connecticut. HARTFORD, UT, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For patients in …

Weight Loss Buddy Says the Missing Ingredient in GLP-1 Success Isn't Another Drug — It's Daily Accountability

~ Behavioral AI platform introduces approach to long-term weight management by combining medication support, AI coaching and community-driven accountability. ~ TENAFLY, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As GLP-1 …

Cole Noble Jean-Louis Creates God’s Stepchild, a Play About Deportation’s Hidden Victims Donates $5,000 for Immigrants

17-year-old playwright and local h.s. senior debuts first production at Walnut Street Theatre and The Adrienne Theater, proceeds support immigrant families PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At just 17, …

Westbrooke Associates Connects Investors with Castlemere Developments’ Burhill Meadows

Westbrooke Associates has been appointed official agent and linked to a major residential planning scheme featuring significant affordable housing. CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Westbrooke Associates has …

National Chamber Orchestra Earns Standing Ovations for The Four Seasons at Washington’s Historic Holy Trinity

Julien Benichou and violinist Joshua Brown lead an evening of Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky in the Georgetown church where President John F Kennedy worshipped WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Chamber …

Nuro Chiropractic PLLC Wins People's Choice Award for Chiropractors in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nuro Chiropractic PLLC, a chiropractic practice in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, has been named People's Choice — Brooklyn in the Chiropractors category by the Consumer …

Taiwan Tourism administration sponsors Portland marathon for first time to promote Taiwan travel and wellness tourism

Taiwan Tourism Administration Inviting Pacific Northwest Runners on a Wellness Journey with a Fortune Stick Draw SEATTLE, OR, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) sponsored the Portland …

GRAMMY WINNERS MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS JR. RELEASE NEW TAKE ON BILL WITHERS' CLASSIC, 'JUST THE TWO OF US'

After 57 years of marriage, the legendary “First Couple of Pop and Soul” celebrates enduring love with a heartfelt tribute to their friend, Bill Withers. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Their new recording of “Just …

'This is a Chance to Build Something New': Stand Up for Science Rallies Around America’s Compact For Higher Education

Speakers highlighted importance of knowledge development; called on university leadership to stand support of academic freedom in higher ed. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the evening of October 7, Stand Up for …

15 Days of Blood, Sweat and Gears as British YouTuber Rescues Movie Legend for SEMA

Sam Hard and his team resurrect a movie icon in Tavarish’s Florida workshop. Their four-part series 2 Fast 2 Broken premieres on DRIVEN on 9 October. LAS VEGAS , NV, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- British automotive …