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The Protect Black Women and Girls Act would establish a task force to examine the circumstances and encounters of Black women and girls across various sectors including housing, healthcare and labor. The post Explaining The Legislation: What Is The Protect Black Women And Girls Act? appeared first on NewsOne.

Maryland lawmakers have passed priority legislation to assist employees at the Port of Baltimore affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The measure authorizing the use of the state’s rainy day fund to help port employees had strong support in the Maryland General Assembly. The stunning March 26 bridge collapse and its impact on […] The post Maryland Lawmakers Pass Relief Legislation To Assist Port Workers Affected By Key Bridge Collapse appeared first on 92 Q.

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Skai Jackson, 22 Dej Loaf, 33 Blac Youngsta, 34 Robin Wright, 58 (Claire Underwood on House Of Cards) Dean Norris, 61 (Uncle Daddy on Claws, Hank Schrader on Breaking Bad) Robert Johnson, 78 (Billionaire founder of BET) Biz Markie would have been 60 (Rapper and DJ who died in 2021) Kofi Annan, […] The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ Eclipse Day, The Flu, and More appeared first on Black America Web.

It’s eclipse day! Today the Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth, tracing a narrow path of darkness across North America and here in Baltimore, more than 88% of the Sun will be obstructed! You won’t want to miss this one because the next Total Solar Eclipse viewable from Baltimore isn’t until 2052! […] The post WATCH: How To Stream Today’s Solar Eclipse In The Baltimore Area appeared first on 92 Q.

'The Nightly Spirit' welcomed Tye Tribbett once again to discuss new music on the way and his upcoming 'Only One Night Tho Tour.' The post The Nightly Spirit: Tye Tribbett Talks ‘Only One Night Tho Tour’ And Making Music For God First appeared first on Black America Web.

According to Billboard, Jonathan McReynolds collects his sixth total and consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart (dated April 6) with “Able,” featuring Marvin Winans who adds his third leader. During the March 22-28 tracking week, the song drew airplay on 34 stations that report to Gospel Airplay, tying for the most among all titles on […]

Civil Rights & Social Justice

TSU has been subjected to incredible levels of scrutiny–which bore no fruit—and wrongfully labeled as financially reckless.  The post Attack On HBCUs: Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Calls Out ‘Bait-And-Switch’ At Tennessee State University appeared first on NewsOne.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says President Joe Biden is a bigger threat to democracy than Donald Trump because of social media bans. The post RFK Jr. Says Joe Biden Is A Bigger Threat To Democracy Than Donald Trump. Here’s Why He’s Wrong appeared first on NewsOne.

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Quavo, 33 Karlous Miller, 41 Adam Rodriguez, 49 Roselyn Sanchez, 51 Pedro Pascal, 49 (Narcos, The Last Of Us, The Mandalorian) Christopher Meloni, 63 (Elliot on Law and Order SVU, Organized Crime, OZ) Marvin Gaye would have been 85 (Murdered by his father in 1984 one day before bday) Traci Braxton would […] The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ Maryland Governor Ignores Racist Trolls and More appeared first on Black America Web.