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May 14, 2025
From Radio Waves to Photo Frames: A Tribute to the Godfather of Black Radio
It was the early 1980s. On any given Sunday, over the loud horns and hustling New Yorkers, you would hear Hal Jackson hosting the top-rated “Sunday Classics” on 107.5 WBLS, playing records by everyone from Prince to Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston at a time when Black artists weren’t played on the radio as much. Each week, whenever Hal gave away CDs or concert tickets on air, his wife of then-15 years, Debi B, would be on phone duty, writing down winners’ names on a sheet of paper and handing it to Hal to announce. One day, he asked her to make the announcement.
May 11, 2025
Vince Davis: The San Antonio Journalist with a Standard of Excellence
Vince Davis is a veteran reporter and columnist at the San Antonio Express News. Since 1999, he’s been a valued staff writer who shines the spotlight on individuals and communities across the city.
May 8, 2025
Zain Textiles Grand Opening in Doha (Video)
Crowds from Qatar's diverse society gathered on the 26th of April to celebrate the grand opening of Zain Textiles in Doha, the capital of Qatar
May 8, 2025
Lace Up to Fight Hunger: Center for Food Action Hosts 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk
The Center for Food Action (CFA) hosted its 4th annual 5K run/walk at Overpeck County Park on Saturday, May 3. Over 200 people participated in the race, donating money to CFA to help prevent food insecurity in northern New Jersey.
May 2, 2025
A Gender Affirming Hairdresser is Changing Lives in SoCal
Scissor skills and acceptance.