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By Nia Simone McLeod Listen to Aretha Franklin’s heavenly rendition of Amazing Grace to celebrate and honor her memory. Aretha Franklin was not just a legendary artist who perfectly exemplified…

Choosing the right preschool is an important part of preparing your child for life. It’s the foundation for starting a good education, something that can have repercussions for years to…

The Maafa (mah-AH-fah) is a Swahili term that means “great disaster,” “calamity “ or “terrible occurrence.” It has come to refer to what some call the African Holocaust—the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade which transported millions of Africans as human chattel in the belly of…

Family Features | Courtesy Gwaltney Foods After a busy day of work, wrapping up extracurriculars and gearing up for school, there is an opportunity to relax and share a snack…

Nia Simone McLeod Studies show that the black dollar is worth its weight, and then some, in gold. Even though African Americans only make up 14% of the United States,…

The pay gap for women in our country is far too wide. But with a little negotiating, women will never have to settle for a salary less than a man…

It’s hard to believe, but once upon a time you could dive into your engine and fix pretty much any problem. Those days are long gone. Today’s automobiles are like…

It is difficult to have a successful campaign if people are not aware of your organization. More than difficult. Should a nonprofit invest in marketing, communications and public relations activities?…

There is considerable speculation that Former Vice-President Joe Biden is considering a run for president in 2020 after Biden and President Barrack Obama were seen recently getting lunch at a…

This coming weekend the “Unite the Right” movement will be holding a rally in Washington, DC’s Lafayette Park. Members of DC Metro’s largest union have been told that a Ku…