Prejudice vs. Racism
February 26, 2021
/ By: aframnews
Prejudice vs Racism. Is there any difference? Not to me. It's the same thing housed under different words, intended to...
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Former cop makes deathbed confession in role of Malcolm X’s murder
February 26, 2021
/ By: aframnews
Malcolm X's family is asking for the reopening of his murder investigation after the deathbed confession of a former New...
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TSU receives $8.63 million grant for minority health research center
February 26, 2021
/ By: aframnews
Texas Southern University (TSU), one of the nation’s largest HBCUs, is on a mission to address racial health inequities and recently received a 5-year, $8.63 million grant to establish the Center for Biomedical and Minority Health Research (CBMHR).
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It’s time to change our approach to Black History
February 26, 2021
/ By: aframnews
Our heroic approach has been to primarily concentrate on the heroes and heroines that have carried the torch. Truly, Martin, Malcom and Ms. Rosa Parks are towering figures, but there are tens of thousands of unknown and unsung titans that have changed the course of history.
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You can run but you cannot hide
February 26, 2021
/ By: aframnews
There is an old proverb: “You can run but you can’t hide.” This spiritual quote is synonymous with Trump’s leadership...
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Know your ‘Black History’: Mary Ellen Pleasant
February 26, 2021
/ By: aframnews
We've all heard of Madame CJ Walker, who is famously thought to be the first Black female millionaire, but have you ever heard of Mary Ellen Pleasant? Her story is quite extraordinary and illustrates how a savvy Black cook, who was deemed "invisible" by whites, used financial tips she picked up while eavesdropping on wealthy White businessmen she served, lead her to become a multimillionaire.
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The Diamond of Acres Home: Jewell Houston Academy Celebrates 10 Years of Academic Excellence
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. – Proverbs ...
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The Obamas Visit Texas: Whirlwind Tour Includes Fort Hood, Houston & the Historic Civil Rights Summit in Austin
Cover Story & Inside Photo Credit: Darwin Campbell, African-American News&Issues AUSTIN- The real question is not what America accomplished in the battle ...
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25th Annual AHCBED Awards Banquet: Silver Anniversary Signals to Black Communities the Value of Keeping Dollars In The Community
Cover Story By: Darwin Campbell,African-American News&Issues Cover and Inside Photo Credit: Priscilla Graham Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development, ...
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Houston Homeless Get Little Respect: “It Should Not Hurt to Be Homeless”
By: Darwin Campbell, African-American News&Issues Cover and Inside Photo Credit: Priscilla Graham In a city where oil industry giants rule and ...
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Bartender Ernest R. McClure shares insights about our Black Past and Future
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