We Americans Must Face Our Addiction to Guns
By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Fifty-eight dead and counting; 500 sent to hospitals. The deadliest mass shooting in modern American history took place Sunday in Las Vegas, as a lone gunman firing from a window on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel savaged a crowd gathered to watch a country music show.…
Racist Extremism Remains a Crisis in the United States
By Marc H. Morial, President of the National Urban League Now, therefore, be it resolved that Congress rejects White nationalism, White supremacy, and neo-Nazism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values that define the people of the United States urges the President and his administration to speak out against hate groups that espouse…
We Must Take Every Opportunity to Fight Voter Suppression
By Derrick Johnson (Interim President and CEO, NAACP) We all know the power of the vote. One person, one vote serves as the basic ethos and measurement of any democratic nation. Without true voter protection, integrity and universal access, America’s light on the hill dims. Since Shelby V. Holder dismantled the Voting Rights Act, many…
Trump Tries to Divide Us, But We are a Bigger Nation Than That
By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. When Colin Kaepernick first took a knee during the national anthem last year, he acted alone, a silent protest against a society that repeatedly fails to hold police accountable for the killing of unarmed African Americans. Kaepernick was condemned and now essentially has been banned from the NFL, with…
Le Creuset, maker of the world’s most trusted and treasured premium cookware, is proud to announce the second ever Factory-to-Table sales event. The event will feature special discounts on a large selection of Le Creuset products from around the world, including colors and shapes rarely seen in the American marketplace. All categories will be represented…
The Life Center Cathedral will present an awareness program on Saturday, October 21, 2017. This outreach event will be used as platform to address domestic violence and the impact of it on children and families. When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 Where: Life Center Cathedral, 7190 Cross County Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29418 For More: Contact…
The Healthy Lifestyle Network, Inc. is proud to present the 17th Annual Community Health Day Conference & Expo on November 4 from 8:45 AM to 1:15 PM at the ILA Hall. The conference features exhibitors and experts in the fields of health and nutrition, as well as presentations, blood pressure checks, lunch, diabetes screenings,…
One Night Only Documentary Screening 1804: The Hidden History of Haiti is a documentary film by filmmaker Tariq Nasheed. Nasheed is the producer of the #1 selling African history documentary series Hidden Colors. The new film 1804 talks about the untold history of Haiti and the Haitian revolution, which was the most successful slave rebellion…
More than 30 artisans will exhibit their handcrafted arts and crafts Oct. 14-15 during the 10th Annual Autumn on the Ashley Arts and Crafts Fair at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Featured items include wood carvings, paintings, textiles, jewelry, driftwood furniture, photography, natural skincare and lawn art. On both days the Philip Simmons Artist Blacksmith Guild…
In celebration of Baby Safety Month, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina is partnering with local organizations to host “A Labor of Love Pregnancy Expo” for new and expecting mothers from Mt. Pleasant and the surrounding area. At this free community baby shower, approximately 100 parents and parents-to-be will receive a complimentary Dr. Cleo diaper bag…
All 16 Mattress Firm stores in Charleston are hosting a shoe drive to benefit local foster youth and families. Now through Tuesday, Oct. 31, during normal store hours, Mattress Firm will accept new shoes and monetary contributions to help local foster children walk with confidence. At the end of the nine-week drive, all proceeds will…
The Pep Rally, hosted by The No Boys Allowed Movement, will be held Saturday, September 23 at the Citadel Mall from noon to 4 pm. This is the official kickoff for The NBA College Tour. The No Boys Allowed College Tour is an annual event for middle and high school girls to explore the campuses…
Curious About Your Family History? You could have an ancestor who helped secure independence for the United States of America! Regardless of race, religion, ethnic background, age or origin, if you have a desire to learn more about your ancestors, join the Berkeley County Library System and members from the local chapters of the Daughters, Sons, and Children of the…
The 9th annual Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Expo will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Marion Square Park. The expo coincides National Suicide Prevention week and month. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death nationally and affects people of all ages, ethnic and socioeconomic background. Specifically, for males, it…
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