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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Black History is American History. The GOOD News is in the rounds of Hollywood stars today, Viola Davis continues to make history as an outstanding actress and social justice advocate. -
Hollywood stars help to broaden the understanding of the oneness of humanity in America and throughout the world. The GOOD News is that Halle Berry continues to be celebrated during Black History Month as an outstanding actress and philanthropist.
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In the world of Hollywood and in the entertainment industry, Black Americans have achieved tremendous success and impact. The GOOD News is transformative legacy of Sidney Poitier continues to be uplifted during Black History Month.
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Good health means also having a good doctor to give the right health guidance and instructions. The GOOD News is as we continue to observe Black History Month, we highlight the outstanding and historic contributions to the medical profession in America by noted Dr. Charles Richard Drew, a native of Washington, DC.
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One of the world’s leading scientists on planetary science is an African American who appears regularly on national television helping people to understand the advances in interplanetary explorations. The GOOD News is Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is being highlighted during Black History Month because of his authoritative contributions to research and public education on global climate matters and the latest advances in scientific research
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Lana Michele Moorer, better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is an American rapper, television producer, and outstanding philanthropist. The GOOD News is that today at age of 54, MC Lyte continues to contribute to the positive and transformative content of intergenerational hip-hop music and culture.
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Black American history is being made on earth and in the advances of American space exploration. The GOOD News is Dr. Mae Jemison outstanding contributions to science in America and throughout the world are noteworthy during the observance of Black History Month.
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Across the nation today there is a renewed interest in encouraging the next generation of Science, Technology. Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholars. The GOOD News is during this Black History Month, we acknowledge the legendary Black American mathematician and aerospace technologist, Catherine Johnson.
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When we affirm that Black History is American History, it is more than a rhetorical utterance. The GOOD News is in the field of science in America, the name Dr. George Washington Carver stands out with admiration and respect for his scientific contributions to America.
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The GOOD News is today the name of Tyler Perry has become synonymous with high achievement and global excellence in the fields of movie production and the theatrical arts. Perry was born on September 13, 1969. He is an American actor, filmmaker, and playwright.
