NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When there is public pressure to prosecute high profile individuals or groups; federal, state, and local politicians have traditionally used their law enforcement agencies to score political points,” said Attorney Chris Parker of Hendry & Parker in Dunedin, Florida. “It would be naïve to believe that RICO’s significant breadth has not been utilized as an instrument to advance political agendas, and minority and other disfavored groups often bear the brunt of heavy-handed prosecutions.”
Some Experts Say Lawmakers Should Abolish RICO Act
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Business, Commentary, Community, Economy, Homeownership, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Roger Caldwell
COMMENTARY: A New Vision of Safety Starts with Dialogue and Collaboration
NNPA NEWSWIRE — There are many advantages and disadvantages to gentrification, but many poor people will be displaced, and this is a reality of doing business now in America. This is taking place in all the major cities across the country, and the projects and partnerships will continue to grow and prosper. As more affluent people move back to the cities, property values increase, and occupancy rate increases.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black Experience, Black History, Community, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Featured, In Memoriam, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Stacy Brown
IN MEMORIAM: Colin Powell Remembered as a ‘Good Man,’ and ‘Great American’
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19,” the former General’s family wrote on Facebook. “We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great American,” the family wrote. They reported that Powell had been fully vaccinated.
Posted inTimes Weekly News
State officials commit to spending $1.2 Billion on I-80 Corridor improvement project
State officials visited Will County on Monday to recommit to a six-year plan aimed at a complete overhaul of the Interstate 80 corridor. Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation were joined by local officials and community leaders to announce the six-year plan to rebuild Interstate 80 in Will County.
Posted inTimes Weekly News
IN MEMORIAM: Colin Powell Dies at 84
Colin Powell has died from complications from Covid-19, his family members have confirmed.
The first Black US secretary of state was 84.
“General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19,” the former General’s family wrote on Facebook.
“We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great American,” the family wrote.
Posted inTimes Weekly News
Forest Preserve District purchases Bolingbrook property
The Forest Preserve District’s Board of Commissioners voted October 14 to acquire the Hidden Oaks Nature Center and Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm site in Bolingbrook.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black Experience, Black History, Community, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Featured, In Memoriam, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Stacy Brown
IN MEMORIAM: General Colin Powell Dies at 84 from Covid
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19,” the former General’s family wrote on Facebook.
Posted in#LetItBeKnown, #NNPA BlackPress, Black Experience, Black History, Community, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Featured, HBCU, Health, Homeownership, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Stacy Brown, Video
Despite Misinformation and Distractions, Biden-Harris Accomplishing Black Agenda
NNPA NEWSWIRE — During and exclusive interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, Cedric Richmond, says that the deliberate misinformation published by news outlets and posted on social media is meant to undermine the President and Democrats. Notably, the dubious accounts aim to suppress the Black vote further, Richmond declared.
Posted in#FIYAH, #NNPA BlackPress, Black Experience, Black History, BlerdBinder, Commentary, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Lifestyle, Music, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Taylor Thomas, Video
#FIYAH! The Live Interview with Jazz Legend Gerald Albright
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Gerald Albright launched his solo career in the infancy of what became the smooth jazz format, with Just Between Us in 1987 and has been a core part of the genre with chart-topping albums, countless radio hits and as a member of many all-star tours, including Guitars & Saxes and Groovin’ for Grover.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Commentary, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Movies and Film, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Texas Metro News, Video
FILM REVIEW: Disney’s Jungle Cruise
NNPA NEWSWIRE — So, can the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN magic work again? I’m not sure this is a billion-dollar franchise, but Johnson and Blunt pull off a fun, even if predictable, movie in the latest Disney blockbuster.
