By Denise Hooks-Anderson, M.D. Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American Nothing says summer like flip-flops, bathing suits, ice-cream cones and concerts in the park. After
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Barack Obama says the United States can no longer close its eyes to the problems in its criminal justice system. Obama is promoting the
What a beautiful enthronement psalm we have before us. This psalm issues nothing but praise to our majestic and great God. Certainly, our great God should be adored
Established by the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal , the Ella Fitzgerald Award celebrates the range, versatility and improvisational originality as well as the repertoire of a
By Sandra Jordan Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American In a major victory for the Obama administration, the Supreme Court upheld by 6-3, that the
Representative Helen Giddings (D-Dallas) will host Nelson Mandela International Day at St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church located at 5710 East R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75223 on
By JESSE J. HOLLAND, Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Under an outdoor tent a few blocks from Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Sharon Simmons paused while cleaning
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry on Thursday urged his party to fight for the African-American vote and said black families should hold Democrats accountable for what he called
During the July Congressional recess, I participated in an international conference in Taipei, Taiwan. The conference focused on utilizing culture and faith to promote world peace. During the
