By Peter Ivey If you are planning to visit Jamaica and you find yourself deeply conflicted with the question of whether to stay on the island’s coast or in the big, little city of Kingston, then welco…
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BLACK PANTHER: A Review
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People Power in Protecting the Environment
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Badges and Incidents of Slavery:
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It takes a village is one of the most shared clichés in communities of color. This resonant “Black Family” sentiment had its roots in Africa, but made universally popular by Hillary Rodham Clinton in …
Barrington White
Barrington White is a Queen’s native, an entrepreneur and specialist in appearance enhancement who has spent over 25 years in the hair care industry. Coming from a family who was strong in the hair in…
Detective Patrick Blanc
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NYC Council Honors Founder of The African Voices and Reel Sisters Film Festival
NEW YORK, NY: On Tuesday, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (D-Brooklyn), was joined by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, members of the Women’s Caucus, and other City Council Members to honor Ms…
Support Your Local Business
I must admit, at the very outset, that I am embarking on a crusade that is long overdue; I have become your self-appointed spokesperson in SUPPORT OF YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS™. It is my intention to offer …
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