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Howard University Receives Largest Gift in its History – $10M from Martha and Bruce Karsh

January 22, 2020 villagechief 0

WASHINGTON – Howard University proudly announces a generous $10 million gift from the Karsh Family Foundation to endow its prestigious and highly competitive STEM program, which will be renamed the Karsh STEM Scholars Program (KSSP). Founded in 2017, the program is designed to increase the number of underrepresented minorities earning a Ph.D. or combined M.D./Ph.D. […]

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Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Stands Out During Impeachment Hearings

January 22, 2020 villagechief 0

Although Donald J. Trump’s Impeachment Hearings are not being taken seriously by Senate Republicans, the Democratic House Managers have demonstrated that they take their job seriously and they came ready for battle. But I have to admit, one representative stands out among the bunch and that’s New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. Congressman Jeffries has proven […]

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Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson Sar in “Just Mercy”

January 19, 2020 villagechief 0

Michael B. Jordan (“Black Panther,” “Creed,” “Creed II”) and Oscar winners Jamie Foxx (“Ray,” “Baby Driver,” “Django: Unchained”) and Brie Larson (“Room,” “The Glass Castle,” “Captain Marvel”) star in “Just Mercy,” an inspiring drama that brings one of the most important stories of our time to the big screen. Award-winning filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton (“The […]

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are Back in Bad Boys for Life

January 18, 2020 villagechief 0

Old-school cops Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett team up to take down the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel. Newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department along with Mike and Marcus go up against the ruthless Armando Armas The Bad Boys Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are […]

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The Problem Black Voters Have With Mayor Pete Buttigieg

January 12, 2020 villagechief 0

A popular subject on social media is why the black community does not support Mayor Pete Buttigieg for president. The reason’s offered from mostly white people range from the black community being homophobic to the fact that black people just need to get to know the 37-year old Mayor. Clearly, black people have a problem […]

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NABJ President Dorothy Tucker Will Call for Action in Fight for Press Freedom at Al Jazeera Press Freedom Symposium in Qatar

December 7, 2019 villagechief 0

WASHINGTON – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Dorothy Tucker will travel to Doha, Qatar in the coming days as part of the organization’s plans to intensify efforts to combat increasing verbal and physical attacks against journalists, including NABJ members, in the United States and abroad. Tucker, who was elected in August, will […]

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Latin Lyricist Invinceable Mixes Mariachi and Hip Hop Roots in “So Loaded” Music Video

December 7, 2019 villagechief 0

LOS ANGELES – While hip hop culture is known for its diversity, often tapping other genres to create new ones, rarely does one think of Mariachi music as one of its more ‘blendable’ ingredients. Veteran west coast Latin rapper and lyricist, Invinceable, has mixed a distinctive musical cocktail however, with the release of his music […]

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Susan L. Taylor Becomes 2019 Crystal Stair Award Recipient at NCNW’s Uncommon Height Gala

December 7, 2019 villagechief 0

Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) members, corporate partners and Washington D.C. dignitaries came out to the Washington Hilton for the 2019 Uncommon Height Gala. This year’s recipient of the “Crystal Stair” award was presented to none other than media icon Susan L. Taylor. The Crystal […]

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Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, Marsai Martin, Ambassador Andrew Young, Hydeia Broadbent and Phylicia Fant Named Recipients of Bounce Trumpet Awards

December 2, 2019 villagechief 0

Wanda Sykes to Host 28th Annual Prestigious Event at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, World Premieres on Bounce on Sun. Jan. 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET ATLANTA – Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, Marsai Martin, Ambassador Andrew Young, Hydeia Broadbent and Phylicia Fant have been named as honorees for the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an […]