Kamala Harris, the daughter of an Indian mother and a Jamaican father — both immigrants — broke a nearly two-century barrier in American politics long […]

Why serve on MLK Day?
Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated […]

Black Consumers Expected to Spend the Most Money This Holiday Season
The Holiday season is in full effect, and if you haven’t noticed yet there is a growing trend when it comes to spending money on […]

Biden/Harris Wins Presidency
The announcement that Democrat Joe Biden has won the presidential election sparked spontaneous street celebrations around the country on Saturday. Within seconds of the race being called, […]

Black Voters Matter
Your vote is your voice and your voice has power! BVM advocate for policies to expand voting rights/access, including expanded early voting, resisting voter ID, […]

Trayford Pellerin in Lafayette, LA another Senseless Shooting.
The life of Trayford Pellerin ended in a blast of 11 gunshots fired by Lafayette police. For many people, that’s how they know the man. But to […]

JD Bank Your Home Loan Connection!
OPENING DOORS. BUILDING DREAMS. There’s nothing like home. At JD Bank, we know home matters. Our home lenders are local, with decades of experience helping […]

Get Serious Louisiana about Covid-19
Defend Against COVID-19 Defend Against COVID-19. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Recognize the symptoms. Cover your cough. Wash your hands. Stay […]

2020 Essence Music Festival
JUNE 25-29 & JULY 2-5 Tune in for exclusive interviews and performances This year #ESSENCEFEST goes digital with 2 back-to-back weekends of music, entertainment, empowerment […]

8 Minutes and 46 Seconds: Take Your Knee Off Our Neck!
George Floyd’s death has sparked protests across the US, with demonstrators desperately calling for an end to police violence. Mr Floyd was an unarmed black […]

The Pivot Conference
The Pivot Conference is designed to help Entrepreneurs and Leaders pivot their business for online success. Our speakers, trainers and exhibitors will give you the […]

Covid-19 World Update
Confirmed Cases and Deaths by Country, Territory, or Conveyance The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 197 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance […]

Covid 19: What We Know Now!
In a recent and controversial First Opinion, epidemiologist and statistician John Ioannidis argues that we lack good data on many aspects of the Covid-19 epidemic, […]

BLK Listening Lounge: Noa Jamir
Noa Jamir, a Louisiana raised singer/songwriter, presents a “delicate yet powerful” artistry. From a young age, writing has been one of her greatest passions, and […]

2019 The Year in Review
It’s been a year click here so see all that has occurred in 2019…..https://apnews.com/2019-YearinReview