Thirman Milner, N.E.’s first popularly elected Black mayor
THIRMAN MILNER: Descendant of enslaved Black and Native American ancestors, who “used his influence to enact positive change,” dies at 91. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA …
Liberia warlord-turned-senator Prince Johnson passes at 72
PRINCE JOHNSON: Named one of the "most notorious perpetrators" by the country’s post-war truth and reconciliation committee, accused of killing, extortion, massacre, torture and rape …
Malaysian billionaire tycoon Ananda Krishnan dies at 86
ANANDA KRISHNAN: Was ranked nation’s sixth-richest man with a net worth of $5.1 billion. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia (AP) – Ananda …
Sport hero saga ‘Unstoppable’
OUTWRESTLES YOUR SKEPTICISM: This sports bio movie gives audiences what they want – and gives the physically challenged the knowledge and inspiration they need to …
From Bach to Beyonce: Church orchestra cultivates young musicians of color
JOHNATHAN NEALY: Plays the violin as part of a string music program at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Anaheim. PHOTO BY MY NEW HOPE PRES …
Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
Springfield, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against …
America: Embrace courage, go forward!
“Tyranny and democratic republics do not proceed in the same way, however. It ignores the body and goes straight for the soul.” – Alexis de Tocqueville …
Arrest warrants put Israeli PM among leaders accused of crimes against humanity
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA The decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister …
Facing sharp criticism, Trump finally picks first Black to serve in Cabinet
Scott Turner in 2019 at The White House Opportunity Zones Conference with President Donald Trump. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Miami – After facing backlash for …
‘Wicked’ witches brew thrills children, romantics and adults
“Are we all born wicked?” It’s a trick question. The answer you give reflects your view of humanity. In fact, that query is the theme …