MEET 21-YEAR-OLD Jewell Jones, the youngest person ever elected as a state representative in Inkster, Michigan. At 20, the young councilman, who is the first politician in his family, became the youngest person to ever sit on Inkster’s six-member City Council, after he was sworn into office in November. Inkster is a majority African American […] … Continue reading Michigan councilman Jewell Jones, 21, becomes the youngest-ever state representative — TheYoungEmpire
Month: November 2016
Lee Daniels Gives A Sneak Peek Of Empire Spin Off… — K97.5
Lee Daniels’ Empire spin off is coming. It’s called Star and its supposed to be really good. Jury’s still out on that but, we do have a sneak peek HERE!! Check it out and let us know if you’ll be watching or not!! According to the JasmineBrand: On Wednesday, Dec. 14, FOX will a special premiere… … Continue reading Lee Daniels Gives A Sneak Peek Of Empire Spin Off… — K97.5
Local NAACP Questions Grand Jury Decision Not To Indict Alabama Officer Who Fatally Shot Michael Moore — K97.5
An Alabama NAACP branch criticizes a grand jury's decision not to indict a Mobile police officer. The officer fatally shot a Black teen during a traffic stop, and many questions remain about the incident. via Local NAACP Questions Grand Jury Decision Not To Indict Alabama Officer Who Fatally Shot Michael Moore — K97.5
Black Lives Matter Founders Among ‘Glamour’ Magazine’s Women Of The Year Honorees — K97.5
For the last few years, the Black Lives Matter movement has been at the center of activism, protesting a number of issues plaguing the black community including police brutality and racial injustice. However while we regularly see images of males from the movement such as Deray McKesson, the female founders have garnered much less of… via … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Founders Among ‘Glamour’ Magazine’s Women Of The Year Honorees — K97.5
‘Knowing there is a high calling is what will sustain and fulfill you’ – Oprah’s letter to her younger self — TheYoungEmpire
“Dear beautiful brown-skinned girl, I look into your eyes and see the light and hope of myself. In this photo you are just about to turn 20, posing outside the television station where you were recently hired as a reporter. You’re proud of yourself for getting the job, but uncertain you’ll be able to manage […] … Continue reading ‘Knowing there is a high calling is what will sustain and fulfill you’ – Oprah’s letter to her younger self — TheYoungEmpire
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