villagechief, Author at Dogon Village

Commentary

A Cave In the President’s Wall

January 28, 2019 villagechief 0

By Lucius Gantt (The Gantt Report) – President Donald Trump’s effort to get American tax payers to finance a wall that he swore Mexico would pay for came to crumbling halt after the effort got cold-cocked by a Congressional Cat, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi refused to budge an inch or get the Democratic Caucus […]

Headlines

Martin Luther King III and Daughter, Yolanda Renee King, Speak About Preserving MLK’s Legacy

January 21, 2019 villagechief 0

Martin Luther King III said his mother (the person who spearheaded making the day a national holiday), Coretta Scott King, always said the Martin Luther King Holiday is a day on, not a day off. Speaking on the recent shutdown of the government he said, “Something has got to change and give for the United […]

Entertainment

Wendy Williams Will Extend Break From Her Daytime Talk Show Due to Complications of Graves’ Disease

January 18, 2019 villagechief 0

A Note from The Hunter Family As Wendy Williams Hunter previously shared, she fractured her shoulder and has been on the mend. Over the past few days, Wendy has experienced complications regarding her Graves’ Disease that will require treatment. Wendy will be under the strict supervision of her physicians, and as part of her care, […]

Entertainment

Math College Professor Turned Rapper Chad Rico Travels to a “New Level” in Music Video Release

January 18, 2019 villagechief 0

Richmond, CA – When college math professor Chad Rico ventured off into the rap game, he knew he was taking a calculated risk. As an entrepreneur, financial analyst, clothing manufacturer/designer, filmmaker and world traveler, many wondered if the teacher turned artist could really pull it off. When Chad dropped his own brand of mathematical science […]

Headlines

The King Center Presents Slate of Events Celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 15, 2019 villagechief 0

Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center, announces a slate of public programs and events in celebration of the King Holiday Observance. Throughout the month, beginning with Friday, January 11, 2019 and continuing through Monday, January 21, 2019, The King Center will host its annual fundraiser, signature programs, award ceremonies, talks, community service projects, […]

Entertainment

TV One Launches New Entertainment Network CLEO TV On January 19

January 10, 2019 villagechief 0

Silver Spring, MD – This January, TV One will launch CLEO TV, a new aspirational lifestyle and entertainment cable network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking and iconic women in history, CLEO TV will offer quality content that defies negative and […]

Politics

Prison Staff’s Paychecks Delayed, But Inmates Still Getting Paid

January 10, 2019 villagechief 0

Washington – Since the partial government shutdown began at midnight on December 22, 2018, federal correctional workers – the men and women who work inside the federal prisons located in communities across the nation – have been going to work without being paid. “It’s insulting and a slap in the face from the, ‘Law and […]

Politics

TSA Union Says Shutdown is ‘Unacceptable’ and Calls on Congress to Re-Open the Government

January 10, 2019 villagechief 0

Washingtion – As the partial government shutdown enters day 17, federal workers around the country are facing the reality of missed paychecks and the impact that will have on their lives – with more than 50,000 Transportation Security Officers and staff unsure about when they will be paid again. “It is completely unacceptable that the […]

Headlines

NCRF Proudly Announces the 20th Annual Black College Expo Giving Millions in Scholarships On Site

January 9, 2019 villagechief 0

LOS ANGELES – Dr. Theresa Price founded the National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) a 501c3 non-profit organization in 1999 in a direct response to the passing of California’s proposition 209 that banned affirmation action programs in California colleges. Since its inception, the organization has helped students secure more than $500 million in scholarships & grants […]