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Wendy Williams’ Brave Revelation: Living with Progressive Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMediaMarch 4, 2024

Before conquering daytime television, Williams spent 23 years building a devoted fan base on the radio with “The Wendy Williams Experience,” a top-rated daily radio show. Syndicated nationally, it aired on WBLS in New York, captivating an audience of more than 12 million people. In recognition of her contributions, Williams was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2009, a prestigious honor held by only a handful of women.

National News Political

Hate Crimes and Solutions Offered by Activists

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentMay 3, 2019

Phyllis G. Williams, the co-host of the podcast “Living the Principles,” said one reason hate crimes are increasing is that criminals of those actions typically gain notoriety. “Hate crimes with mass media exposure are nothing shy of a recruiting tool. This is why we have seen an increase over the last few years,” Williams said.

International News

English-speakers in Cameroon seek haven in Nigeria as ethnic tensions are stoked

Global information networkJanuary 18, 2018

The government of President Biya says it is only taking defensive action against Anglophone separatists who reportedly killed four security forces early last month.

Larry Aubry Opinion

Black Students Home Language Must Be Honored

Larry AubryNovember 23, 2017

Those groups and individuals interested in improving educational outcomes for Black children should understand the devastating impact of the neglect and degradation Black students have always suffered, and often simply because of the way they speak.