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Pastor Jamal Bryant apologizes for confusion surrounding his Target Fast and continued boycott from other leaders: "Black women started this movement" - AOL
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) The Atlanta pastor made remarks on Wednesday, declaring an end to his fast from the store. Now, Bryant is apologizing while also stating he hasn't received any money from Target or been compensated to end the fast. During the latest…...
Jazz age flair meets modern impact at Texas nonprofit's speakeasy gala - AOL
1+ week, 6+ day ago (366+ words) There are gala themes, and then there are gala themes with main character energy. Texas Center for the Missing (TCM) leaned all the way into the roaring "20s for its "Gilded Hours: A Modern Speakeasy Soir'e" on April 11 at Hotel Za…...
Proof NYC's education leaders put kids last - AOL
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (34+ words) No wonder minority families are fleeing Department of Education outlets for public charter schools whose rigorous instruction has seen poor black and Hispanic kids greatly outperform their DOE-"served" peers on every academic assessment....
Michael Jackson Lookalike Fabio Says Resemblance Has Fans Thinking MJ's Alive - AOL
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (213+ words) Fabio Jackson is having a moment as the ultimate Michael Jackson lookalike. .. and with the biopic buzz heating up, some fans are taking it way too seriously. It's not a one-off -- Fabio tells us people genuinely do double takes all…...
Christine Baranski brings Hollywood sparkle to Dallas luncheon
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (533+ words) The Omni Dallas Hotel shimmered in ruby tones on November 14 as more than 950 supporters gathered to celebrate a milestone four decades in the making: the Texas Women's Foundation's Ruby Anniversary Luncheon. The afternoon blended Hollywood sparkle " courtesy of award-winning actress…...
Federal commission hosts meeting on declining Black male enrollment at HBCUs
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (320+ words) Chaired by U. S. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fl.), the session brings together commissioners and staff to examine the causes behind the enrollment gap and outline potential solutions. The U. S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys is holding its FY26 first…...
Angela Davis: How Uplifting Others Can Lead to Collective Success
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (513+ words) According to the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC), she was an active member of the Black Panther Party and the Communist Party. She came out as a lesbian in an interview with Out magazine in 1997, per NMAAHC,…...
Dallas' Black Tie Dinner rises high in 2025 as equality endures
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) On the same weekend the U. S. Supreme Court reaffirmed marriage equality by refusing to revisit the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case, more than 2, 000 guests filled the Sheraton Dallas for a night that celebrated resilience, love, and progress at the 44th annual Black Tie…...
For Nekima Levy Armstrong, the Target boycott never ended
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (1669+ words) The Minneapolis-based activist and lawyer tells her side of a complicated story of organizing a national boycott " and how she's still moving forward boycotting after Pastor Jamal Bryant called off his Target fast. When Target announced a rollback of DEI…...
Tyler Perry credits Black women for his 30-year career: "When Black women are with you, you can do anything
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (308+ words) The writer/director used his final appearance on "Sherri" to discuss a wide range of topics, including the influence of Black women on his career. Tyler Perry is no stranger to paying it forward. His recent attempt to help support…...