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Straight Outta Compton’ conquers box office with $56.1-million opening

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By Saba Hamedy, LA Times Story Posted:08/17/2015 “Straight Outta Compton” lifted the box office out of its August funk, debuting at No. 1 in the U.S. and Canada with an estimated $56.1 million. The robust […]

Buzzwords Used to Describe African-Americans Seen as Harmful

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Whether in print, on television or on social media, people are increasingly using code words or phrases to describe African Americans. “Urban” is now the politically-correct term for black people, neighborhoods or style of dress; […]

America’s Oldest Known Veteran, Emma Didlake, Dies at 110

August 6, 2026 admin 0

The nation’s oldest known veteran, Emma Didlake, died Sunday, a month after meeting President Obama in the White House. She was 110. Didlake, an African American housewife who joined the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps in […]

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FAMU – Auburn Collaboration Promises Big Reward

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Tallahassee—Auburn University and Florida A&M University began the first in a series of collaborative efforts that will positively impact athletic performance, health disparities among African American women, and physical development. Participants from both universities shared […]

The Republican Party in Black and White

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Raynard Jackson As one who makes a living in the world of public relations (PR) and strategic planning, I am paid to see things others are blind to. Anyone can do PR. Anyone can […]

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Comedian Tracy Morgan to Return to ‘Saturday Night Live’ After Car Accident

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Tracy Morgan is returning to host “Saturday Night Live.” The former cast member will appear on October 17 for the first time since being critically injured in a car wreck that occurred in June of […]

Fly Jock and Activist Tom Joyner and Crew on Tour to “Meet Every Listener”

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Fresh off their stop in Tallahassee Florida, The Tom Joyner Morning Show crew, Tom, Sybil and J made their way to Jacksonville, Florida! The TJMS breezed into town Thursday, August 13, for an early happy […]

AKA Debutantes Conclude 2015 Summer Season

August 6, 2026 admin 0

AKA Sorority, Gamma Rho Mega Chapter 2015 Debutantes End Summer Season – The twelve 2015 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Rho Omega Chapter Debutantes ended the summer season with four activities last weekend. On […]

Judges Assigned to Rule on Makeup of Corrine Brown’s Congressional District

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief After the Florida Republican-dominated state legislature failed to redraw Rep. Corrine Brown’s congressional district and seven others that had been gerrymandered to favor Republicans, a three-judge federal panel was […]

Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson Dies at 104

August 6, 2026 admin 0

PHILLIP LUCAS, Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who nearly died while helping lead the “Bloody Sunday” civil rights march in 1965, championed voting rights for blacks and […]