(Akiit.com) They couldn’t even be bothered to write an opinion. The Supreme Court’s six right-wing Trumpers issued a summary opinion staying a district court order, which had been upheld by the Court of Appeals, prohibiting “roving patrols” of ICE agents from stopping and seizing people based on their race and ...
(Akiit.com) Award-winning author, speaker, and global adventurer Lacey C. Clark is set to release her debut children’s picture book, I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! — a vibrant, inspiring story that empowers young girls, particularly Black girls, to embrace self-love, cultural pride, and global imagination. Beautifully illustrated, the book follows the journey of a ...
(Akiit.com) Nationwide — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is making a significant impact by shining a spotlight on Black cowboys and equestrian culture, not just through her music but also through her philanthropic efforts. Her foundation, BeyGOOD, has taken a deep interest in supporting the rich, yet often overlooked, history of Black cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, ...
(Akiit.com) SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – Comedian Mike Goodwin will bring his family-friendly brand of humor to Bradshaw Performing Arts Center (BPAC) Comedy Series Friday, October 4, 2024, at 7 p.m. as part of his “Big Dad Energy” tour. Known for his signature bowtie and clean comedy, Goodwin has garnered fans ...
(Akiit.com) Jomilla Denae, a seasoned journalist and storyteller, is excited to announce the premiere of her highly anticipated podcast, *JOMILLA DENAE*, set to launch on September 22. This podcast promises to be a raw, intimate journey through the ups and downs of life, faith, and the power of redemption. Jomilla, known ...
(Akiit.com) How much do solar, wind and electric vehicle companies get in federal handouts and tax loopholes in President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better bill? Well over $100 billion in taxpayer largesse. If all the tax credits are included, that number could reach half a trillion dollars. No other industry ...
(Akiit.com) Students at the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) will have greater access to mental health supports and resources as the result of a new partnership between the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and The Steve Fund, both organizations announced today. The ongoing ...
(Akiit.com) Sometimes it is hard for our African American community to read, hear and observed negatives things, stereotypes and comments about our community that may hinder, discredit, belittle, humiliate, demonized and insult us; thus, affecting our ability to function like normal human beings and succeed in a society were we ...
(Akiit.com) Established in 1880, The Los Angeles Athletic Club has been operating out of its building at the corner of 7th and Olive Streets in DTLA since 1912. From its outset, the Club was far more than a gym; it was a place where men and women came together to celebrate ...
(Akiit.com) I don’t mind saying that this column represents a grossly understated review of “Discrimination and Disparities,” just published by my longtime friend and colleague Dr. Thomas Sowell. In less than 200 pages, Sowell lays waste to myth after myth not only in the United States but around the globe. One ...
(Akiit.com) ZIPPIA RATES XAVIER AS BEST COLLEGE IN LOUISIANA FOR GETTING A JOB. Xavier University of Louisiana is the best college in Louisiana for getting a job. That’s the finding the of Zippia – a new website dedicated to helping recent grads with their career choices – which ranked Xavier number ...
(Akiit.com) HBCU Xavier University of Louisiana, which sends more African-American students to medical school than any other college in the country, announces groudbreaking cancer research. The latest findings in a study conducted in the Ireland Lab at Xavier University of Louisiana demonstrate that a newly developed ‘super cocktail’ of six phytochemicals ...