The McCall Neighborhood Center, a cherished institution dedicated to celebrating African-American heritage and community achievements, is thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of its fourth African American Historical Calendar for 2024. This initiative, driven by a commitment to uphold the legacy of local trailblazers, organizations, and churches, also serves as a vital fundraiser for the […]
Virtual Kidnapping: A New Twist on a Frightening Scam
Law enforcement agencies have been warning the public of virtual kidnapping schemes for at least two decades. This scam was once limited to Mexico and Southwest border states but has evolved so that U.S. residents anywhere could be potential victims. Extortionists are preying on panic, fear, embarrassment and on the strength of familial bond. They […]
Black Business Month – Empowering El Paso’s Black Entrepreneurs as a Call for Collaborative Progress
On Tuesday, August 15th, Black El Paso Voice, The Black Roundtable, and El Paso Black Business Network received the proclamation for Black Business Month from Mayor Oscar Leeser and City Representatives. Dear Citizens of El Paso, We are halfway through Black Business Month, and a vigorous call for progress reverberates throughout our city. As proud […]
Hate Speech versus Hate Crimes
Many people view hate speech and hate crime as one in the same. I’d like to explain how by law, hate speech and hate crime are considered two separate categories and how they are handled by the FBI. Hate when used in hate crime law, does not mean rage, anger, or dislike. No matter […]
August is Black Business Month
Celebrate August as Black Business Month! Throughout the month, #EPBlackBusinessNetwork will shine a spotlight on Black Entrepreneurs on the Border, featured in the #ElPasoBlackBusinessDirectory. Founded by Historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr in 2004, National Black Business Month aims to impact policies affecting 2.6 million Black businesses. Despite facing historical challenges […]