As a person of faith deeply engaged in our community, I feel compelled to offer a more nuanced perspective on the intersection of faith/religion, politics, and civic engagement. God may have called one to float and one to fly. Following yesterday’s incident with the former president, quite a few voices have emerged, each presenting their […]
NAACP El Paso Branch Announces Freedom Fund Banquet on August 17th
The NAACP El Paso Branch is thrilled to announce its upcoming Freedom Fund Banquet on August 17th at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club and Conference Center. This event, starting at 5 pm, is not just a gathering but a powerful statement of our community’s commitment to the theme ‘Show Up to Vote,’ underlining the pivotal role of voting in our society.
Removing the Rug: Addressing Community Challenges Head-On
This week, we will share the videos of each speaker from the State of Black El Paso, which took place on Juneteenth, 2024. We have removed the rug. We’ve burned it. Everyone who participated shared their thoughts and information on how to grow better together. Our community can be more inclusive and less degrading if […]
Juneteenth: Why is Texas Significant?
Other states did not abolish slavery until after 1863, why is Texas so important? Source: Library of Congress, Wikimedia Commons, QuartierLatin1968, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons —————————– It’s counterproductive to argue over whether Texas was indeed the last Confederate state to abolish slavery. Such debates miss the more significant point and detract from the real […]
Amplify El Paso Features Local Fashion Designer
Emmanuella Andongatou Ngam, fondly called Ella, is ready to leave her imprint on the runway of New York Fashion Week, one of the most esteemed events in the industry. As she prepares to showcase her brand, NANKA Clothing, to a global audience, Ella’s journey is not just one of fashion innovation but also a testament […]