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Articles from the July 18, 2019 edition


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  • THEE SISTA COLLECTIVE

    Mahalia Thomas, Contributing Reporter|Jul 18, 2019

    ECORSE - Someone once said “time is of the essence” to emphasize the importance of taking action and following through with completion using the moments we are given. On Tuesday, June 4th 2019, Thee Sista Collective, an entrepreneurial minded feminine force unified by time and essence, headlined the Ecorse City Council meeting. Thee Sista Collective portrayed their unity, businesses and mission as they stood in front of Ecorse Mayor, Lamar Tidwell and the council. They are Sistas of integrity dedicated to advancing the community through ent...

  • Trump Levels Racist Attack on Congresswomen of Color in Latest Social Media Screed

    Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Columnist|Jul 18, 2019

    President Donald Trump went on a racist screed on Twitter and attacked Democratic congresswomen of color and their ancestry. The 45th President, who succeeded the first African American President of the United States, Barack Obama, has often attacked Black female elected officials, such as Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Black athletes, immigrants, and other women of color. As is his general habit, Trump lies in his communications and brands places where people of color reside as dangerous. President...