2021-06-01

“June” and “Nineteenth”

Juneteenth Becoming An Official American Holiday

Juneteenth is finally becoming the officially recognized holiday that African-Americans have been waiting for. Texas was the first state to recognize it as a holiday in 1980. Although 47 states have recognized Juneteenth as an official holiday, it has not been a paid holiday for workers. According to The Seattle Times, Governor Jay Inslee declared it a state holiday and […]

A City’s Buried Shame

100 Years Since 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma Massacre

They called it Black Wall Street—A shining example of Black Pride, Black genius, Black economic cooperation, and Black resilience. Only decades from slavery and in the middle of the brutal culture of Jim Crow segregation, Black residents of Tulsa, Oklahoma, developed a thriving community, wholesome families, an educated middle-class, and over 600 businesses, including 21 churches, 21 restaurants, 30 grocery […]

Letter From The Editor – June 2021

By Lhayana Dallas

“You wanna fly, you got to give up the s— that weighs you down.” ― Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon   For a moment, imagine your body is a ship at sea. A ship’s purpose is to transport goods across the world’s oceans, but some risks may arise that hinder the ship’s stability. In this case, the ship’s crew jettisons […]

The Legacy of Professionalism: Hooper’s Memorial Home Inc.

Advertorial

Angela Marie Ulen is a licensed funeral director, President and A Supervisor of the Hooper Memorial Home Inc., President of the Millicent Hooper Foundation, and Insurance Agent. She is all about business! From the moment you meet her, you realize that you are working with a professional who knows her business and understands her community. Angela Marie Ulen represents a […]