Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis Jr.
HostDr. Chavis is an African American civil rights leader and icon, United Church of Christ (UCC) ordained minister, author, journalist, organic chemist, environmentalist, global entrepreneur, and currently President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) based in Washington, DC since 2014.
Dr. Chavis is the Executive Producer and Host of The Chavis Chronicles, www.TheChavisChronicles.com, broadcast weekly on PBS TV Network stations reaching over 90 million households throughout the United States.
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Angela Alsobrooks has been elected as Maryland’s U.S. Senator, marking a historic milestone as the state’s first Black senator. Her victory contributes to a significant moment in U.S. history, as she and Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester become the first two Black women to serve simultaneously in the U.S. Senate. -
The memory, impact and legacy of the phenomenal Quincy Jones will live on for generations to come.
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The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new $1.7 billion federal program to support the nation’s farmers. The goal of the program is to boost local food systems.
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Jackson is considered one of the most competitive and best quarterbacks in the National Football League and is known for his dual-threat rushing and passing abilities.
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The United States Department of Agriculture has announced a new $46 million national program to combat food and nutrition insecurity.
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The percentage of senior citizens in the United States continues to grow. There are more people over the age of 60 today that ever before. According to American Association of Retired People, senior citizens are remaining active in voting, participating in the national discourse, and contributing to decisions on public policy at the federal, state and local level.
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All states should consider improving gun safety laws. Each year in America over 500 people die from accidental gun shot wounds. The GOOD News is that states like Minnesota, Illinois, Maryland, and Colorado have enacted new gun safety laws. These new laws will expand background checks before a gun purchase is permitted, bans on high-powered firearms, and restrictions on unregistered “ghost guns.”
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Military service is a welcomed option for young aspirants who want to serve the interests of the nation and democracy. The GOOD News is United States Army has introduced new programs and initiatives to enhance recruitment. One of the notable efforts is the “Future Soldier Prep Course” which provides fitness and academic training to help potential recruits meet enlistment standards.
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced $420 million in new funding eliminate lead exposure hazards in American homes across the nation.
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The Department of Commerce has just announced that an important milestone has been reached in direct foreign investment to American based and owned businesses.
