Close up photo of volunteers preparing donation boxes with food at the food and clothes bank

13-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish Opportunity To Feed Homeless

After being diagnosed with a life-altering illness, 13-year-old Adeola "Abraham" Olagbegi used his Make-A-Wish opportunity to feed the homeless in…
by Brandee Sanders
02.16.51
Tishaura Jones

A Historic Victory

On April 6, Tishaura Jones became the first Black woman elected mayor of St. Louis.
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
Jackson, Mississippi Struggles With Lack Of Water 3 Weeks After Winter Storms

The Jackson Water Crisis Is Far From Over

Almost a month since a winter storm slammed through the gulf states, residents in Jackson, Mississippi, were still waiting for…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
U.S.-TEXAS-PLANO-WINTER STORM-FOOD SUPPLIES

The Jackson Water Crisis

While Jackson residents and organizers say they understand the historical nature of the water system's disrepair, city and other Mississippi…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
African American preschool age little boy holds his father's hand while walking to first day of kindergarten

Dads Welcome Students On First Day Of School

A group of Black dads from Mississippi cheered on students outside of Barack H. Obama Magnet Elementary on the first…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70

Opinion: School Goes From Racist's Name To Obama's

I walked up to the front of the school, looked up, saw the sign for Obama’s name. And I fought…
by David Dennis
01.01.70
Former President Obama Speaks On Civic Engagement At The University Of Chicago

Couple Creates Mural For Barack Obama Magnet School

Talameika and Charles Brice were enlisted by the Jackson Arts Council to paint a mural of Barack Obama at the…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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