Pitt County senator elected head of Legislative Black Caucus
These officers will serve the forty-two members of the Caucus and its mission to be the voice of black people and communities ...
Statesboro Herald18h
Chavers withdraws vote on city agreement involving her brother’s church and Habitat
Statesboro City Councilmember Paulette Chavers withdrew Jan. 28 vote on a city agreement with Agape Worship Center and ...
Washingtonian1d
Be careful outside: The roads and sidewalks are slick this morning. This is Washingtonian Today.
• Capital One Arena will host a star-studded figure-skating event next month with proceeds to benefit families and first responders affected by last Wednesday’s air disaster. • Area therapists talk ...
The Washington Informer2d
JEALOUS: In Fire’s Wake, a Community Comes Together to Prevent Future Disasters
Discover how the community of Pasadena is coming together to rebuild and combat the climate crisis, inspired by their faith and commitment to the environment.
Before the revival of Old L.C. Anderson High School: A Black Austin K-12 Timeline
The path toward equity in Austin education is long and fraught. Efforts to create fair learning opportunities for all ...
Richmond6d
Hundreds say farewell to Henry Marsh, a Richmond icon
Henry Marsh's funeral at St. Paul's Baptist Church in Henrico County was an occasion for warm memories and -- on the first ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: NYC’s sacred — and segregated — Black burial sites
Many New Yorkers can cite chapter and verse about the African Burial Ground National Monument in downtown Manhattan near City Hall, but only a few know about the burial grounds and segregated ...
Can an Aiken historic Black church change its grounds? Yes, Aiken City Council says
The Aiken City Council voted 6-0 to approve the first reading of an ordinance changing the historic register designation of ...
Religion News Service14d
Two churches, two races, one pastor. Can they become one congregation?
An unusual partnership between a Black Baptist church and a white Presbyterian church, born out of need, has become an ...
Richmond14d
Henry Marsh, first Black mayor of Richmond, dies at 91
Henry L. Marsh III, the first Black mayor of Richmond and a figure who embodied the rise of African American power in the ...
The Roanoke Times14d
Powers, White-Boyd and Cohen to interview for Roanoke City Council vacancy
Out of 11 applicants, the city council chose three finalists – Kathy Cohen, Evelyn Powers and Trish White-Boyd – to interview at 11 a.m. on Feb. 3, according to a Friday news release.
Far Out Magazine14d
Birmingham City Council to bestow honour upon Black Sabbath’s founding members
Birmingham City Council is set to honour members of the pioneering hard rock and heavy metal outfit Black Sabbath, awarding the musicians the honorary title of City Freeman. The honour will see the ...