Author: afrakan
NH at 250: Portsmouth historic reenactors reflect on meaning of liberty
This past Sunday morning in downtown Portsmouth was loud. Church bells rang, birds chirped and convertible cars roared down the narrow streets, but a small…
Rockville man sentenced after setting fire that trapped 4 people inside apartment
A Rockville, Maryland, man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a woman by setting fire to her…
Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: ‘I knew Jekyll. I didn’t know Hyde’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billionaire investor Leon Black said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a yearslong relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier…
Congressional Black Caucus Statement on DOJ Efforts to Halt Illinois’ Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “During a time when we…
Black women’s non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour
Organizations supporting Black women and girls across the American South can expect a bit more joy — and more money — this summer following a…
Nottawasaga Pines student presented with leadership award – Barrie News
Tochi Nwokeke receives Umoja Black Secondary School Leadership Award for his community involvement and drive to help others. Source link
‘Noel W Anderson: Black Excellence’ on View at the Zuccaire Gallery June 29 through October 24
“Noel W Anderson: Black Excellence” features tapestries, video and works on paper exploring themes of Black success, labor and performance. Anderson’s stretched and suspended Jacquard…
Moderates beware: Mamdani coalition portends a dramatically different Democratic Party in NYC
Candidates backed by the mayor drew upon their traditional base of more affluent voters while winning over young voters across racial lines. Source link
Amazon Announces Bucks County Community Fund Recipients
Today, Amazon announced the recipients of the Amazon Bucks County Community Fund, a community grant program supporting local initiatives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. A total…
Southern Black girls and women receive $350,000 in grants for community support
Organizations supporting Black women and girls across the American South can expect a bit more joy — and more money — this summer following a…
