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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The courage of women in the south of the United States during the civil rights movement of the 1950’s and the 1960’s is noteworthy and important to understand today’s challenges for equal rights for women in America. The GOOD News is the legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer serves today an a vivid reminder and exemplary role model today for women activists and social-change leaders. -
Women’s History Month is vital to understanding the progress of the American dream of freedom, justice and equality for all. Reflecting back oon the multiracial and multicultural leadership of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1960’s and the 1970’s, there is one name that should not be forgotten.
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There are numerous stars from Hollywood whose names engender respect and admiration from people throughout the world. Yet there is one name that continues to be outstanding not only for being a successful actress, but also her leading role as one the nation’s leading philanthropists. The GOOD News is Angelina Jolie has emerged today as one of the most giving philanthropists in the world.
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Every month of March is considered to be Women’s History Month in the United States. Throughout this month we will be highlighting the outstanding contributions of women leaders, activists and social change-makers across the nation. The truth is Women’s History Month is also American History Month.
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Since the founding of the nation, the role and impact of religion in the evolution of American democracy have been important to understand and to appreciate. We should always strive to learn from history so that we can help shape a better future for our society and nation. One such important religious contribution to the quest for freedom, justice and equality has been and continues to be the role of the Black Church in America.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson is an American lawyer, jurist, and an Associate Justice of the Supreme. Jackson was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Joe Biden on February 25, 2022, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate and sworn into office that same year.
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We continue to salute those heroic women in America who made a transformative impact on the evolution and progress of American democracy. The GOOD News is one such heroin of our democracy is Rosa Parks who impact lives vibrantly today across the nation and throughout the world.
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From New York Times bestselling author and 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Alicia Keys remembers her humble beginnings in New York City. The GOOD News is Alicia Keys has emerged as one of the nation’s top philanthropists and advocates supporting for the empowerment of underserved women across the nation.
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The entertainment industry has produced numerous legends and stars. The GOOD News is the memory, impact and legacy of the phenomenal Qunicy Jones will live on for generations to come.
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Black History Month and Women’s History Month intersection at the living legacy of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, who was the phenomenal leader of the National Council of Negro Women.
