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 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. -
Voters in the state of both Maryland and Delaware have made history. The GOOD News is both states have elected Black women to serve in the U.S. Senate.
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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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Toni Braxton, a native Severn, Maryland, is today one of the most impactful and successful Grammy Award-Winning recording industry stars.
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The congressional and minority business ownership legacy of The Honorable Parren J. Mitchell lives on vibrantly in Baltimore, across the state of Maryland and throughout the nation.
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America’s first Black General in the United States Army, General Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr Benjamin lives today as a reminder of the service and sacrifice of Black Americans in American History.
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Halle Berry is a phenomenal American actress and director. She got her start competing in beauty pageants before becoming an actress. She has starred in films like Gothika, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, X-Men and Catwoman. For her role in the 2001 film Monster's Ball, Berry became the first, and to this day the only, Black American woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress.
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Across the nation people of all faiths and cultures are called to celebrate and recognize the importance of Black History in America. 2025 is a new year that brings new opportunities and responsibilities to ensure that our nation has unity and mutual respect for all.
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The name of Harriet Tubman is synonymous with the call to freedom for all.The GOOD News is as we reflect of the historical contributions of Black Americans to the progress that we made in America to ensure racial and social equality it is important to remember the legacy of Harriet Tubman.
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American history is important for all Americans and others throughout the world. We must learn from history in order to appreciate the present and plan for a better future. The GOOD News is during the month of February across the nation is the celebration of Black History Month 2025. We are doing a Good News series on Black History month to emphasize to all that Black History is also American History.
