The word of God is alive, and it is sharper than any two-edged sword—piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow, until it’s able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). What you believe…
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Importance of Educators of Color for Black & Brown Students
by Ron Rice, Senior Director, Government Relations at the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools •
I have been a Black student, education policymaker, and now an advocate for providing the best educational opportunities for all our children. One reality that I’ve had to face and embrace through each of these stages in my life and…
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Black Press joins Congressional Black Caucus to denounce new Cuba travel ban
by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia •
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has heavily criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to limit further the ability of American citizens to travel to Cuba. CBC leaders said Trump’s actions would negatively affect the U.S. economy. They also called the decision…
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Some Tennesseans can get covered for $10 or less a month
by PRIDE Newsdesk •
New data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that some Tennesseans shopping for coverage on <HealthCare.gov> this year can purchase comprehensive coverage for $10 or less per month. The new data comes ahead of this…
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Illinois prison bans Black History books
by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire senior correspondent •
In the 1800s, many states in the Union adopted laws that prohibited teaching African American slaves how to read and write. Thirty lashes or even death would be the punishment for Blacks who learned to read or write. Whites who…
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Cooper launches local small businesses initiative
by PRIDE Newsdesk •
Mayor John Cooper has announced his plan to support local, small businesses throughout Nashville’s neighborhoods and provided a call to action for Nashvillians to shop in local neighborhoods during the upcoming holiday season. Throughout the month of November, Cooper will…