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Apr 18 – May 01, 2024

Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society Works Toward October 2024 Opening in Philly

Repairs and restoration work continue after a 2020 flood caused more than $500,000 in damage to the historic landmark building of the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society. The Society’s building was the home of Marian Anderson, the iconic contralto singer who performed a wide-range of music, from opera to spirituals, from 1924-1965.
ECHOES OF A VOICE FOR JUSTICE: The Story of Barry A. Murray

The epilogue by Port of Harlem publisher Wayne A. Young for the biography for the now deceased News Dimensions newspaper publisher Barry Murray. Anita Hackley Lambert is the biographer. Read more about the book in coming issues and stay tunned for a POH Podcast with Lambert
Africa’s Forgotten War: The Western Sahara Conflict

This increasing focus on that longstanding conflict provides an opening for those of us concerned about another UN-recognized occupation which has been going on for 48 years—that of Morocco over Western Sahara.
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Apr 04 – Apr 17, 2024

Three Young Renovators Who Are Rebuilding Their City

Cory Armand, Joseph Peterson, and Deena Johnson are rebuilding their city one house at a time. The trio of private investors has renovated more than 80 homes, more than the 48 the local government recently tore down in a neighborhood, and the 16 apartments in the city's downtown area.
30 Pieces Of Silver

When cross–referencing these scriptures we find that not only did Judas betray Yeshua, but he added injury to the insult, by selling our Lord and Savior out for the meager price: "_______."
Readers' Trends

It was great to see the last issue do so well, with nearly half, 49 percent of our subscribers, opening the issue during the first two weeks after we released it. We normally get around a 45 percent opening, well above the 37 percent opening industry average. Our Instagram hit made us very, very proud. He is a mayor who will be in the news for months. Did you hear what he had to say that got the attention of many?
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Mar 21 – Apr 03, 2024

#Africa4Haiti #DontForgetHaiti

Africa owes a great debt to Haiti as the pioneering state in the African liberation movement, the only state in history established by a successful slave revolt. I, Meredith Beal, and my colleague, Edward Githaiga Muito, formed the unity initiative Africa4Haiti as a cultural diplomacy effort.
Stories of God Using Women to Do What Men Were Afraid to Do

Second, this is by far my most favorite story about women in history, but there are more that go against the misogynistic norms of the Bible. The book of Numbers chapter 27 tells the story of five Israelite sisters whose names were Machlah, Noa, Choglah, Milkah, and Tirtzah.
Activities

Of course, we won't miss this online presentation sent to us by a reader: The Atlantic Slave Trade and the Cycle of Resistance along the Gambia River in the 18th Century. If we were in Houston, a visit to the The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection at the Holocaust Museum Houston would be a must. If in Metro Washington and you like dancing, the Ladies Styling Classes for Salsa & Bachata takes place in Glen Burnie and Zumba Fitness Classes in Hyattsville.
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Mar 07 – Mar 20, 2024

Grits, Fufu, Injera Bread, and PanAfricanism & ADWA In Perspective

We are Africans. Full–time. End of Game. POH publisher Wayne Young delivered this message at the 128th Adwa Celebration, Adwa Victory of the Black People; Saturday, March 2, 2024; Embassy of Ethiopia; Washington, Douglass Commonwealth.
Seniors Can Declutter and Embrace Minimalism Before A Downsize With This Guide

Downsizing as a senior can be a transformative experience when approached with careful planning and support.
Readers' Trends

Jamaican– born Frank Silvera made quite a buzz as a Black man who played White characters on American TV in the legally segregated 1950s. He made a buzz in 2024 in our last issue and on our Facebook page. Click here and see what other topics were on your fellow readers' mind on the other communication platforms.
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Feb 22 – Mar 06, 2024

A Man Is Not The Only Plan On God’s Agenda

You have to ask yourself what would’ve happened if Mariam had kept quiet, like the Southern Baptist believe women should. And recall, as Yeshua was being crucified, all of the men, except for John, ran and hid, but not the women.
Name the Known Black Actor Who Played White Roles in the 1950s

After noticing that he did not “look” White by American standards, I looked him up and learned that as on the original Perry Mason, he also played the leading White man on Broadway.
Activities

Sex and Aging Annual Conference is online Feb 24. POH publisher Wayne Young speaks at a community Black History Event in Mt. Rainier, MD on Feb 25. Adwa Victory Day is Mar 2. Ethiopia at the Crossroads at The Walter’s Art Gallery and the The Sensational Sea Mink–Ettes at Woolly Mammoth closes on March 3. Newly placed online: Bouctou, an Africana Magazine for Teachers and Students and Global Assignment – The Life and Times of Dr. Runoko Rashidi.
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