Gunman in Florida School Shooting Reportedly a Member of a White Nationalist Group Where He Received Militia Training

“He probably used that training to do what he did,” said Jordan Jereb, leader of the Republic of Florida. By Kaitlyn D’Onofrio / February 15, 2018 Nikolas Cruz, who shot and killed 17 people at a high school in Florida on Wednesday, reportedly has ties to a white nationalist organization, according to the leader of…

Michelle Obama on ‘Black Panther’: ‘Young People Will Finally See Superheroes that Look Like Them’

The former first lady took to Twitter to rave about the record-breaking movie. By Sheryl Estrada As the superhero movie “Black Panther” roared at the box office over President’s Day weekend, former First Lady Michelle Obama expressed why she loves the film that set a record for a February opening. Obama tweeted on Monday: Michelle…

Reclaiming God’s Love & Justice through Sacred Conversations to End Racism

Rev. Dr. Velda Love Minister for Racial Justice The President released his federal budget proposal recently. It features deep cuts in domestic programs and entitlements including Medicare, education, social safety nets that ensure food security, and reduced spending for health and education for children. The devastation cuts broadly across the nation impacting America’s most impoverished…

“What Shall We Do Now?”

By: Lou Yeboah Now that the celebration of Black History Month is coming to a close; how can we honor our history, respond to the present, and build a viable, vibrant future for our people? I’ll tell you how…. We can honor their memory by rediscovering the “Faith” that allowed them to survive. The Faith,…

Bounce Acquires Repurpose Rights to ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ From Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury Starting March 5 at 11 p.m. (ET) Weeknights

First-Ever Repurposing Programming Deal by a Multicast Network A, Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bounce, the fastest-growing African-American network on television, has acquired the day & date repurpose rights to “The Wendy Williams Show” from Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury in a new agreement announced today. The deal represents the first-ever repurposed programming arrangement done by a new-generation…

NABJ Scholarship Program

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 20, 2018) — The National Association of Black Journalists is excited and proud to announce its partnership with Facebook on its recently launched The Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship. The scholarship program was created to support the next generation of journalists, and to strengthen the pipeline of diversity in journalism and media. “It’s…

PHEN Launches Stage Play “Daddy’s Boys” For Prostate Cancer Awareness Focusing on African American Families

Nationwide — Building on its success in prostate cancer education, awareness and advocacy, the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is enhancing its efforts with a Broadway-style stage play. “Daddy’s Boys” tells the story of a widowed father and his sons, whose relationships are fractured, coming together when faced with prostate cancer. This highly entertaining play…

Are you at risk for glaucoma?

By Greg Dill Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes loss of vision—usually side vision—by damaging the optic nerve, which sends information from your eyes to your brain. Some forms of glaucoma don’t have any symptoms, so you may have it even if you don’t have trouble seeing or feel any pain. That’s why glaucoma…

Over 62,000 Rural California Homes And Businesses Could Get Access To High Speed Internet

Locations Eligible for Support from FCC’s Connect America Fund This Summer WASHINGTON, February 15, 2018– Over 62,500 rural homes and businesses in California that are currently unserved by high-speed Internet service could get connectivity in the near future. These homes and businesses are in unserved areas of California eligible for financial support from the next…

Former FBI Director Addresses Spying on Black Activists

By Alexa Imani Spencer and Kayla Irby, Howard University News ServiceOn February 16, 2018 WASHINGTON – Former FBI Director James Comey, speaking to Howard University students, professors and staff, this week distanced himself from an FBI report that said “black identity extremists” were responsible for “increased violence” by African-Americans against law enforcement. The report, entitled…

Trump Administration Proposes Sale of Sham Insurance, Turning Back the Clock to When Insurers Could Discriminate against People with Pre-existing Conditions

Washington, D.C. —Today, the Trump administration proposed another policy that threatens the health care and financial security of children, parents, and other adults. The draft rule released by HHS allows insurance companies to sell sham insurance plans that do not cover essential health benefits or preexisting conditions, protections that are required under the Affordable Care…