Dorothy Rowley , The Washington Informer [dropcap]As[/dropcap] fall descends upon Prince George’s County, nestled amid the beauty is the Wellspring Manor and Spa — a serene retreat destination on more than seven acres of nostalgic ambience dating back nearly three centuries. More than a traditional bed and breakfast, the tastefully decorated colonial-style manor house, along […]
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How I Got My Art Job: Naima Keith of California’s African American Museum on Quitting a PhD to Pursue Her Dreams | Artnet News
The museum’s deputy director got her start during a curatorial stint at the Hammer Museum.
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Florida sues drugstores Walgreens and CVS for alleged role in opioid crisis | The Guardian
Florida is suing the nation’s two largest drugstore chains, Walgreens and CVS, alleging they added to the state and national opioid crisis by overselling painkillers and not taking precautions to stop illegal sales.
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HBCUs Set Foundation for Black Politicians in Key Positions | The Washington Informer
What Kamala Harris, Alma Adams, Andrew Gillum and Stacey Abrams all have in common, in addition to being influential in U.S. politics, is they’re graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — Howard University, North Carolina A&T, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and Spelman College.
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Something in the Water: Virginia Beach gives OK for Pharrell’s festival proposal to move forward | 13News Now
Virginia Beach City Council gave a thumbs up to Pharrell Williams’ proposed festival at the Oceanfront during College Beach Weekend. Williams said his goal is to make the multi-venue experience the East Coast’s version of SXSW.
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Chicago food bank gets hand from Barack Obama with Thanksgiving prep | USA Today
Former President Barack Obama popped in to visit volunteers at a Chicago food bank on Tuesday, helping out as the charity prepares to feed people in need on Thanksgiving.
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Penn senior and Philadelphia native wins coveted Rhodes scholarship | The Inquirer (Philly.com)
Susan Snyder , The Inquirer (Philly.com) Anea B. Moore, a University of Pennsylvania senior and Rhodes scholar. ERIC SUCAR. Featured Image [dropcap]A[/dropcap] Philadelphia native and senior at the University of Pennsylvania, who lost both her parents while she was in high school and college, has won a coveted Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University […]
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The Hidden History of African-American Burial Sites in the Antebellum South | Atlas Obscura
Enslaved people used codes to mark graves on plantation grounds.
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‘Social Entrepreneur’ Uses Company to Give Back | The African American (AFRO)
“You don’t need immediate gratification because God will reward you down the road…”
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Michael B. Jordan Is Finally in Control. Now What? | The New York Times
“Black Panther” has brought him Oscar buzz and “Creed II” could be another big hit. Still, he’s restless.
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