Posts by Cheryl Johnson
Biden-Harris: A moment of celebration before the final push
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, began with an overcast sky, but by noon the sun was shining on those gathering at Freedom Park in Atlanta to celebrate the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. A coalition of organizations working to get the vote out hosted the event to remind everyone to keep the momentum going.…
Read MoreElection 2020: Vote early
Across the country, the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) has worked to bring a wide spectrum of organizations together thru its Unity 2020 Black Vote & Power Building National Campaign. From Washington, DC to Mississippi, from Florida to Ohio, there has been a concentrated effort to train the massive number of volunteers needed…
Read MoreMuhammad Ali: ‘Rolling out’ pays homage to Black America’s outspoken champion
He is ready to leave us. That was the prayer that came to my mind as I read about Muhammad Ali’s failing health. Yes, a prayer because I knew that even if we wanted him to stay, just so we could bask in his light a little longer, it was not to be. As the reports…
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