Black children’s book bans are rising, but no ban can stop the power of the people. The third annual celebration of Black Children’s Book Week starts on February 25th. People around the world are gearing up to participate in celebrations in Canada, Ghana, Austria, and throughout the US. Founded in 2022 by social entrepreneur and […]
by John Reid On Wednesday, longtime national talk show host and activist Joe Madison, known to millions as ‘The Black Eagle,’ tragically passed away on Wednesday at the age of 74 after a long battle with prostate cancer. His family released the following statement: “”It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing […]
Nationwide — Entrepreneur Kim D. Yarber via his company K.D. Yarber Publishing has released the 2024 Collector’s Edition African American History Calendar with champion names including: • Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, historian and writer• Henry Louis Aaron, baseball player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist• Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, pioneer physician• Nathaniel Allison Murray, Educator and Founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, […]
Nationwide — The Lewis-Barthé collection is for sale through Unity Lewis (the paternal grandson of Samella Lewis) and Art For Us By Us, an online initiative providing a platform for Black, Indigenous Artists of Color. This is the first time that these works are being shown as a collaborative collection. “I hope that my people will look into my […]
by Liletta Harlem In this exclusive PW Perspective interview, Liletta Harlem meets with the Town of Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood, as he talks about the continuous growth of the town, and what they are looking forward to for 2024:
Prince William County-August 2023– We are thrilled to announce the exciting rebranding of our digital news hub, dedicated to becoming a beacon of empowerment and positive change within our community. With a renewed focus on solutions, partnerships, and community advocacy, we are committed to addressing the most pressing issues that our community faces. In this […]
Attorney Zulu Ali has released a book of his lecture entitled Negroes for Sale: The Business of American Criminal Justice. The lecture, now available in print, analyzes the history of economic exploitation of African-Americans by the American Justice System, from inception to the present. The book is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book outlets. […]
Donald E. Archey, an esteemed African American author and motivational speaker from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is taking the motivational circuit by storm with the release of his highly anticipated book, The Key to Happiness. After six months of building buzz across the country, the full manuscript has been released to rave reviews. A step-by-step guide to […]
Resolution would designate April as “Preserving and Protecting Local News Month” WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and 12 colleagues in introducing a resolution that would designate April 2023 as “Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.” The resolution officially recognizes the role of local news as an essential function […]
Saturday at the Clearbrook Center for the Arts in Lake Ridge gave way to the area’s first ever BLK Author Expo. Featuring more than 20 Black-owned writers and entrepreneurs, one could find the best in self-published works in a myriad of genres. Whether it was for business, social justice, or for children, the expo showcased […]
