Last week, Look, Listen, and Learn TV (LL+L), a renowned local educational TV program, announced a casting call for Season 5 of its award-winning series. In the search for children ages 6-9 to join the cast, LL+L seeks authentic, passionate, and creative individuals to come out, express themselves, and potentially be a part of the cast.

“The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) joins all Americans today to salute all of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award recipients at the White House,” NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., stated. “The Biden-Harris administration continues to lead America forward toward freedom, justice, and equality for all. The NNPA takes special note and salute Congressman Clyburn and Medgar Evers for their outstanding and transformative courage and leadership in the ongoing freedom movement for civil and human rights. The Black Press of America extends heartfelt congratulations to Clyburn, Evers, and all who are being honored today.”

This year as we approach Mother’s Day, let’s honor motherhood by advocating for the maternal health of the important women in our lives – especially those within Black, Brown and immigrant communities who experience the highest rates of pregnancy-related health issues – including miscarriage and maternal mortality.