PRESS ROOM: PMG and Cranbrook Horizons-Upward Bound Launch Journey Fellowship Cohort 2
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With this program, I was able to see that my peers were more than the narrative I had given them,” says Alan Carlisle, 10th-grade student at Cass Technical High School and 2026 Journey Fellow. “I learned the difference between critique and criticism, and I’ve grown as a young man alongside my peers.”
Los Angeles Summit Brings Together Leaders to Tackle Poverty and Affordability
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hosted by the City’s Community Investment for Families Department, the 2026 “Making LA Affordable for All: A Summit on Equity, Access, and Economic Stability” focused on advancing coordinated solutions for the more than 600,000 Angelenos currently living in poverty.
Civil Rights TV Launches 24/7 Network Focused on Black History, Education and Equity
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Civil Rights TV offers round-the-clock programming that includes documentaries, live discussions, news analysis, educational content and cultural storytelling. Organizers say the network is designed to function not only as a digital archive of civil rights history but also as a living platform addressing contemporary challenges.
REVIEW: The Ultimate Hot Girl Summer Getaway: Sunseeker Resort Florida
NNPA NEWSWIRE — I had a recent visit and was left in awe, from the high-quality service, the astonishing property, and the warm professional staff.
COMMENTARY: How You Stop a Prescription Medicine is as Important as How You Start
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This is a complex issue with high stakes for patients. Older adults, in particular, are often prescribed multiple drugs by different doctors for different reasons. The Centers for Disease Control reports that nearly 70% of adults 40-79 years used one or more prescriptions in the past 30 days and over 20% used five or more prescriptions.

Amid rapid changes, Houston preserves historic Black churches, landmarks
Houston designates historic churches and homes as protected landmarks, safeguarding the city's culture and community history.
Reporter’s Message: Ali Saadiq, Sinners, Iran War
Three trending stories every Black Houstonian needs to read and understand today.
Cypress Creek’s Aubrey Hampton balances brains, boards, books, and box scores
Hampton dominates the paint while also excelling in the classroom.
OpEd: Captain Durag? We Deserve Better.
The debate over Disney Jr.'s "Captain Durag" highlights the fragile line between cultural affirmation and caricature.
March 5, 2026
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Jeremih steps away from ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ as he deals with undisclosed health issue
The Chicago singer was previously hospitalized with multisystem inflammation syndrome, a rare disease that is linked to COVID-19. On the
Jayson Tatum says he’s returning ‘without fear’ as Celtics star shines in first game after devastating injury
Nearly a year after a serious injury sidelined him from the court, the Boston Celtics forward says the emotional road
Mother demands answers after four-year-old son is killed by hit-and-run driver outside New York hospital
Harmonie Wright had already lost her oldest son to gun violence. Now she must bury her youngest next to him.
Tony! Toni! Toné! co-founder D’Wayne Wiggins’ children challenge control of his reported $700K estate
A dispute among the late Oakland musician’s family has surfaced over who should oversee his assets and music royalties following
‘That’s not normal’: Amber Riley reflects on ‘Glee’ pilot and how the show helped catapult her to stardom
Riley revealed plenty of easter eggs about the show’s pilot episode, including the feeling that it was ordained to succeed

OP-ED: NNPA Launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” Video Series
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America is pleased to formally announce the launch of our 2026 “Leadership Matters” video series. Working in collaboration with Events DC and PKB Enterprises, with corporate support, we were able to professionally produce six exclusive 30-minute video interviews with some of the nation’s most effective and transformative leaders who are making a positive difference in science and technology innovations, healthcare engagement, and political empowerment and public advocacy.

Trump offers missiles to Latin America to fight cartels
President Donald Trump gathered a dozen right-wing Latin American leaders at his Doral golf club near Miami on Saturday to launch what he called the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition, a 17-nation agreement pledging to use military force against drug trafficking organizations. The summit, billed as the “Shield of the Americas,” marked the latest step in Trump’s The post Trump offers missiles to Latin America to fight cartels appeared first on Rolling Out.

The 2026 Oscars: ‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ In A Tight Race, According To Anonymous Ballot Data
Excitement is building in Hollywood as an anonymous Oscar ballot obtained by Variety hints at how the race may unfold, with 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' dominating several categories.
Who Is Rev. Frederick Haynes III, The Pastor In The Running To Represent Texas’ 30th Congressional District?
With a long-standing history of civic engagement and advocacy, Rev. Frederick Haynes III is vying to transition from the church to the political realm.
Cuba Is The Michelle Williams Of Geopolitics, And The US Still Won’t Leave It Alone
Cuba has spent the last 60 years exporting doctors, fixing vintage cars, and quietly surviving the longest embargo in modern history.

From Black GIs to Puff Daddy: how African Americans fell in love with cognac

July 13, 2023
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According to popular media and industry folklore alike, African American cognac consumption dates to either or both world wars By Naa Oyo A. Kwate – Associate Professor, Rutgers University https://youtu.be/o4ZUaxyPoZ8 In the quiet town of Cognac, France, on a quaint cobblestone street just off the banks of the Charente River, lies the Musée des Arts

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