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Education

A Cappella Choir of Wiley College Presents Concerts, Workshops in Japan

by African American News Editorial StaffJune 16, 2014

The A Cappella Choir of Wiley College is engaged in music ministry and outreach this week in Japan. The International Association of Methodist-related Schools, Colleges, and Universities, IAMSCU, invited the choir…

National

The Call for “Great Awakening”: Bishop Warns a Titanic “Cruise ship” Mindset is Sinking Our Future and Destroying the Race

by African American News Editorial StaffJune 16, 2014

Bishop Dixon was the guest speaker at the monthly Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development Inc Business/Networking Luncheon held at the Beulah Ann Shephard Building, 6112 Wheatley Street.

Local

Father of Super Neighborhoods: Addressing the Real Duties of Public Servants & Elected Officials

by African American News Editorial StaffJune 9, 2014

One of his greatest legacies and successes was leading the nation’s 4th largest city and helping it organize and build better cooperation networks and open communications lines between citizens and…

Local

Remembering James Byrd Jr.: What Have We Learned About Hatred & Racism

by African American News Editorial StaffJune 1, 2014

James Byrd Jr. was born in Beaumont, Texas, one of nine children, to Stella and James Byrd Sr. In 1967, Byrd, who was African American, graduated from the last segregated…

National

First African-American Singing Cowboy SuperStar Rides Into Sunset

by African American News Editorial StaffMay 29, 2014

He is a legend to many because of his singing and for making a handful of low-budget westerns in the 1930s. As America’s first African American movie hero, he provided…

National

Open Season On Blacks in Texas: Cops Are Shooting First & Not Asking Questions

by African American News Editorial StaffMay 25, 2014

“There is no crueler tyranny than that which is exercised under cover of law, and with the colors of justice …” U.S. v. Jannotti, 673 F.2d 578, 614 (3d Cir.…

Arts

Malcolm X – Great Freedom Fighter’s Words Still Influence Us

by African American News Editorial StaffMay 19, 2014

The impact of his words of hope and deeds are still evident decades later as Black America still works through and strives to overcome 400 years of slavery and 149…

Education

Fixing Aldine ISD Schools: Training & Communication Key to Reducing Problems Not Citations & Police

by African American News Editorial StaffMay 18, 2014

Fixing discipline problems in the Aldine Independent School District has not been a walk in the park, butSuperintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg is honest and upfront admitting the problems the district has and sharing…

Politics

The Ugly Face of Race in America

by African American News Editorial StaffMay 12, 2014

Even 149 years after the treaty signing at the Appomattox Courthouse between Robert E Lee and Gen. Ulysses Grant ending the U.S. Civil War, America still has issues with race. African-Americans have been in a…

Local

Beware of Sun – Over Exposure Increases Skin Cancer Risks for African-Americans

by African American News Editorial StaffMay 6, 2014

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will offer free skin cancer screening exams to the public on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the…

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African American News Editorial Staff

Articles by African American News Editorial Staff

A Cappella Choir of Wiley College Presents Concerts, Workshops in Japan

The Call for “Great Awakening”: Bishop Warns a Titanic “Cruise ship” Mindset is Sinking Our Future and Destroying the Race

Father of Super Neighborhoods: Addressing the Real Duties of Public Servants & Elected Officials

Remembering James Byrd Jr.: What Have We Learned About Hatred & Racism

First African-American Singing Cowboy SuperStar Rides Into Sunset

Open Season On Blacks in Texas: Cops Are Shooting First & Not Asking Questions

Malcolm X – Great Freedom Fighter’s Words Still Influence Us

Fixing Aldine ISD Schools: Training & Communication Key to Reducing Problems Not Citations & Police

The Ugly Face of Race in America

Beware of Sun – Over Exposure Increases Skin Cancer Risks for African-Americans

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