Author: afrakan
‘Buy Black Card’ aims to boost Black-owned WA businesses
Seattle launches new way to save at local restaurants A new financial initiative is helping consumers save money while keeping local Seattle favorites alive. Pre-loading…
Jason Green’s tribute to Maryland’s historic Black community
Through film and a new book, Jason Green is working to preserve the history of Quince Orchard, a historic Black community threatened by development and…
Refugee turned peacemaker: The young woman leader transforming communities in the Central African Republic
CAR has faced recurrent cycles of conflict since 2013, when predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power, prompting the rise of largely Christian anti-Balaka militias. In…
Walnut Street Revue marks 15 years of celebrating Louisville’s Black history
The Walnut Street Revue returned to the Kentucky Center for the Arts Saturday night, marking its 15th year honoring Louisville’s rich Black history.The theme of…
Over 40 000 undocumented foreign nationals arrested
We start off with a story that has been making headlines for some time now and this is in relation to protest actions again undocumed…
Aldon Smith passes away at the age of 36
The Las Vegas Raiders community received terrible news Saturday Night. One of their former players, Aldon Smith, passed away at the age of 36. Former…
Food distribution event helps those in need in Aurora
Those in need Friday morning got an extra-large helping of groceries during the fifth Aurora Divine 9 Juneteenth Food Distribution event at Phillips Park. The…
26th annual Hot Corner Festival celebrates Black businesses and community
Members of the Athens community came to celebrate the 26th annual Hot Corner Festival on Saturday, June 13. The heart of the festival was located ……
Jefferson City celebrates Juneteenth as annual festival continues to grow
It may have rained on the parade, but wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits at Saturday’s Juneteenth Heritage Festival on Lafayette Street in Jefferson City….
