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The Chavis Chronicles Kicks Off the New Year

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Chavis Chronicles is a thought-provoking television series featuring interviews with leaders, health professionals, politicians, scientist, cultural figures, influencers and celebrities from around the globe. Hosted by civil rights icon Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the series goes beyond the headlines to offer profound insights on matters that impact the public, and provides a unique perspective from a renowned living legend of the African American community. Produced by Clara Wilkerson of CRW Worldwide, The Chavis Chronicles is presented and distributed nationally by American Public Television.

Is Removing Confederate Monuments, Changing Sports Teams Names Just A Distraction?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Professional sports team, including the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians announced they would drop the names that many said were offensive to Native Americans. Despite incremental progress, many still argue that unless much more is done to show that Black lives matter, removing racist monuments and changing racially insensitive team names and logos are just mere distractions.

Camille Cosby: Capitol Insurrection a Reminder that ‘Hatred is a Hellish Emotion’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Camille Cosby has unleashed a scathing commentary in the aftermath of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.

America Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — While parades and other festive gatherings for the heroic civil rights leader will not occur this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, national and local organizations throughout the country still will honor Dr. King’s legacy.

Events Scheduled Around the Country to Honor Dr. King

NNPA Newswire -- While parades and other festive gatherings for the civil rights hero will not occur this year because of the pandemic, organizations throughout the country still will honor Dr. King’s legacy.

“Let It Be Known:” NNPA Rolls Out Live Daily Breaking News Broadcast

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Wholly embracing the print, social, and digital worlds, the NNPA finished 2020, having broadcast hundreds of livestreams over its many social media channels and on its primary news site, www.BlackPressUSA.com. The NNPA’s latest initiative into live broadcasts in 2021 is the new daily morning breaking news program, “Let it Be Known,” hosted by NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Stacy Brown.

Ford Launches 2021 F-150 with New Lifestyle Campaign Featuring ‘Club Quarantine’ DJ D-Nice

NNPA Newswire -- “The ‘More Than Tough’ campaign recognizes and celebrates the spirit of American ingenuity,” said Dibrie Guerrero, multicultural marketing manager, Ford Motor Company.

“Let It Be Known” NNPA Rolls Out Live Daily Breaking News Broadcast

Black Press USA -- The new program, which kicked off earlier this month, features an interactive rundown of the hot topics of the day – providing news and information to an audience that demands Black inclusion.

FILM REVIEW: Sylvie’s Love

NNPA NEWSWIRE — If this story doesn’t make your heart flutter, nothing will. If Sylvie and Robert don’t make you root for love, no one can. The dialogue is either so completely natural it’s invisible or so poetic it conveys deep feelings and profound thought. Says the career-orientated Sylvie to her very traditional husband: “I can’t be the woman of your dreams when I want to be the woman in mine.” Husband: “I never wanted you to be the woman of my dreams—I wanted to be the man in yours.”

FILM REVIEW: Herself

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Actor/writer Clare Dunne was inspired to write the script after hearing from a female friend who was declaring herself “homeless,” upon realizing she and her children had no place to live. It was a gut check for the Irish actress who decided to write her first screenplay and put her thoughts into motion.

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Meet Marzia Varvaglione and Varvaglione 1921 Wine of Puglia in Southern Italy

Marzia Varvaglione, Business Developer & Marketing and Sales Director of Varvaglione 1921, has been leading the way in Pugliese winemaking, producing wines that are both traditional and innovative, and has been promoting the region's wines in over 60 countries.