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James “Bun” McKoy (standing third from left), a member of the civil rights and political prisoner group the Wilmington Ten, died on Nov. 10 at the age of 69. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inBlack Experience, Black History, National, Stacy M. Brown

Funeral for James ‘Bun’ McKoy, Member of the Wilmington Ten, Set for Friday

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown November 16, 2023November 17, 2023

James “Bun” McKoy, a member of the civil rights and political prisoner group the “Wilmington Ten”, died at the age of 69 after being falsely charged with arson and violence towards law enforcement, and spending nearly a decade in prison before their convictions were overturned.

Renowned actress, director and arts educator Phylicia Rashad discussed her family, journey to the stage and work on The Cosby Show, on PBS-TV’s “The Chavis Chronicles,” hosted by National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis. (Courtesy photo)
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Phylicia Rashad: A Journey from Houston to Hollywood and Beyond

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown October 18, 2023October 19, 2023
**FILE** The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), led by CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. (pictured) and Bobby Henry, issued a resolute statement of support for Israel amidst the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. (Mark Mahoney/NNPA)
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NNPA Condemns Attacks on Israel

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown October 9, 2023October 9, 2023
From left: NNPA Chair Bobby Henry and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis present an award to CBC Chair Steven Horsford (D-Nevada). (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
Posted inLifestyle

Dignitaries, Changemakers, Lawmakers Tout the Black Press at 2023 NNPA National Leadership Awards Reception

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown September 27, 2023September 27, 2023
Herb Boyd (right) with Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. (Courtesy of NNPA)
Posted inLifestyle

Activist, Academic, Author: Herb Boyd’s Journey from Detroit to Civil Rights Icon

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, pastor of the Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, the first Jeremiah Wright Jr. Spiritual Leader-in-Residence at Howard University preaches at Rankin Chapel on Jan. 15. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Posted inNational

Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes Fires Up Business Leaders

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Posted inOpinion

CHAVIS: Safeguarding Charitable Medicine Programs in America

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Posted inNational

Groundbreaking Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Releases New Book

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Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
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