NNPA and Transformative Justice Coalition Announce National GOTV Campaign Targeting 10 Million More Black Voters
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Ahead of the all-important 2022 midterm elections, reports show that more than 55million Americans remain unregistered to vote – and about 10 million are AfricanAmericans who are eligible to vote but who are unregistered.Whether the reason is because of apathy, suppression, or other means, the NationalNewspaper Publishers…
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ACC’s Serious Blow
Monday, June 6th, the Arizona Corporation Commission voted 3-2 to reject the request for a special meeting for a reconsideration by Salt River Project attorneys.…
Local Teens Compete In Musical Theatre Awards
Two Arizona high school students are headed to New York City and Broadway to compete in theNational High School Musical Theatre Awards® known as The Jimmy…
Local First Arizona Gears Up for the Next We Rise Cohort
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Whoever says Phoenix is nothing but flatland has obviously never visited the City.Among the highways and suburbs are dozens of trails with incredible views wovenamongst…
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Take Charge of Your Money and Set Yourself up for Financial Success in 2022
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The Itty Bitty Open
The Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) has been hosting the Itty Bitty Open for boys 3-5 years and girls 3-4 years. The event is always held near the start of the Phoenix Open, where professional golfers from around the world flock to Phoenix/ Scottsdale to participate in the “Greatest Show on Turf.” This year the Itty…
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MCC Faculty In Renowned Journal
Insights On Racism, Classism To educate and encourage others, Professor Andrea Brownlee, an education studies faculty member at Mesa Community College, shares his experience as a young student who was not encouraged to work in STEM or become an educator. Brownlee’s article, “Schooling and the power of perception,” appears in the national education journal Phi…
ASU Gammage Packs Premieres For 2022-2023
ASU Gammage is gearing up for a new Broadway lineup as it announces the 2022–2023 Desert Financial Broadway Across America Arizona season. Season ticket holders can now renew their subscriptions for an extraordinary list of shows. It’s a season filled with hot, fresh from Broadway shows, powerful plays and some all-time Tony Award®-winning favorites. After a successful…
Diaspora Showcase Africa At Mesa Arts Center
The inspiration of Africa in the world of fashion and music will take a bold leap at the 19th Diaspora Showcase Africa, presenting the collections of London based multi award winning fashion designer Kwame Koranteng from Ghana, Vogue and Elle featured VanElse brand by Else Hardjopawiro from Suriname, the amazing Africa Collection of Maria K…
IMPRISONED GRINER GETS SUPPORT FROM USA BASKETBALL TEAMMATES
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A’ja Wilson wishes that she and her USA Basketball teammates could do more to help Brittney Griner right now. They’ve all been straddling the line of trying not to say anything that could potentially hurt the WNBA star’s case as she’s still imprisoned in Russia on drug allegations, but also wanting Griner…
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