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Because of her bold and tireless work, Allyson Felix will receive the 2021 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) National Leadership Award for excellence and innovative leadership in Black America. Because of her bold and tireless work, Allyson Felix will receive the 2021 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) National Leadership Award for excellence and innovative leadership in Black America.

Olympian Allyson Felix to Receive NNPA National Leadership Award

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that Felix had joined the Hear Her campaign...
The issues facing these communities throughout the South are not new nor will they be fixed overnight. Fortunately, SCI is taking a long-term approach that is focused on getting to the root of structural racism in the United States and creating a more just and equitable country for every American. The issues facing these communities throughout the South are not new nor will they be fixed overnight. Fortunately, SCI is taking a long-term approach that is focused on getting to the root of structural racism in the United States and creating a more just and equitable country for every American.
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OP-ED: American Business Leaders Step Up to Fight Inequities in the South
“For today’s kids, having an internet connection is vital. Connect2Compete offers an affordable option for families, and my hope is that more kids find joy and passion in reading and writing like I have through access to technology and tools that Cox provides,” said Mitchell, a native of Valdosta, Georgia who was drafted to the New England Patriots after graduating from the University of Georgia in 2015. “For today’s kids, having an internet connection is vital. Connect2Compete offers an affordable option for families, and my hope is that more kids find joy and passion in reading and writing like I have through access to technology and tools that Cox provides,” said Mitchell, a native of Valdosta, Georgia who was drafted to the New England Patriots after graduating from the University of Georgia in 2015.
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PRESS ROOM: Cox and Former NFL Star Partner on Digital Equity Initiative
Black and Hispanic or Latino workers are underrepresented across clean energy technologies compared to the national average while women hold less than 30 percent of clean energy jobs in all but one state.  Black and Hispanic or Latino workers are underrepresented across clean energy technologies compared to the national average while women hold less than 30 percent of clean energy jobs in all but one state. 
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Women, Black, and Hispanic/Latino Workers Underrepresented in US Clean Energy
The crowd that flocked to the special edition Labor Day weekend Capital Jazz Fest had a good time as they socialized, met old friends and new ones too. The crowd that flocked to the special edition Labor Day weekend Capital Jazz Fest had a good time as they socialized, met old friends and new ones too.
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Music Lovers Reunite at Capital Jazz Fest 2021

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On September 17, Dr. Hildreth will sit on an FDA panel to determine whether booster shots are necessary.
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Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, Immunologist and White House Covid-19 Task Force Member, to Receive 2021 NNPA National Leadership Award

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, a member of the White House COVID-19 Equity Task Force and a Food...
“I urged caution because I knew even then that there was no military solution in Afghanistan,” Rep. Lee, the one lawmaker who got Afghanistan right, told The Nation on August 30. “I urged caution because I knew even then that there was no military solution in Afghanistan,” Rep. Lee, the one lawmaker who got Afghanistan right, told The Nation on August 30.
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COMMENTARY: Afghanistan: After 20 Years, Thousands Dead and Trillions Spent, Rep. Barbara Lee Proven Right
“It is my greatest hope that every American will continue to honor our collective responsibility to our communities and our country. “It is my greatest hope that every American will continue to honor our collective responsibility to our communities and our country.
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OP-ED: Waters Statement on 20th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
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In his “My Original Recipe”, Marcus Samuelsson discusses the challenges he faced early in his career, the inspiration and support he received from family and the value of championing the next generation of Black chefs.
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PRESS ROOM: Ben’s Original™ Launches “My Original Recipe” Chef Stories with Chef Marcus Samuelsson
“I’m humbled and honored to be honored by the National Newspaper Publishers Association,” Sen. Booker remarked. “The members of the NNPA provide an invaluable service to their communities, shining a light on issues that affect Black Americans and our families.
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Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Environmental Justice Advocate, Proud to Receive NNPA Leadership Award
The FBI and District of Columbia city government have been working with the university about the attack, the university said.
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Howard University Students React to Crippling Cyberattack
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“I’m humbled and honored to be honored by the National Newspaper Publishers Association,” Sen. Booker remarked. “The members of the NNPA provide an invaluable service to their communities, shining a light on issues that affect Black Americans and our families. “I’m humbled and honored to be honored by the National Newspaper Publishers Association,” Sen. Booker remarked. “The members of the NNPA provide an invaluable service to their communities, shining a light on issues that affect Black Americans and our families.
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Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Environmental Justice Advocate, Proud to Receive NNPA Leadership Award
The Momnibus Act creates new funding programs to support community-based organizations like the Healthy Baby Network that are working to improve maternal health outcomes and promote equity. The Momnibus Act creates new funding programs to support community-based organizations like the Healthy Baby Network that are working to improve maternal health outcomes and promote equity.
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Sen. Schumer, AG James: Rochester’s Black Moms Deserve Top Treatment – It’s Time to Deliver
“When people present a danger to themselves or others, we must reduce their access to lethal means and ensure they have access to mental health services and supports,” said President Joe Biden in an address proclaiming September 10, 2021 World Suicide Prevention Day. “When people present a danger to themselves or others, we must reduce their access to lethal means and ensure they have access to mental health services and supports,” said President Joe Biden in an address proclaiming September 10, 2021 World Suicide Prevention Day.
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President Biden Proclaims Sept. 10 World Suicide Prevention Day
“From the incredible writers in St. Louis to the journalists pushing for equality abroad, I am deeply honored to be in the company of such dedicated individuals who lead our campaign for a better future for every human being, starting with those who have the least,” said Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO). “From the incredible writers in St. Louis to the journalists pushing for equality abroad, I am deeply honored to be in the company of such dedicated individuals who lead our campaign for a better future for every human being, starting with those who have the least,” said Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO).
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Congresswoman Cori Bush Lauds Black Press Ahead of Receiving Prestigious Award
“This award is not about me, but the millions of Black Americans in Georgia and across the country who continuously display their courage, perseverance, and fortitude as we navigate increasingly challenging times in our communities and throughout our world,” said Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. “This award is not about me, but the millions of Black Americans in Georgia and across the country who continuously display their courage, perseverance, and fortitude as we navigate increasingly challenging times in our communities and throughout our world,” said Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock.
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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) to Receive 2021 NNPA National Leadership Award
“We must each become a committee of one between now and next Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Election Day,” writes Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper. “We must each become a committee of one between now and next Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Election Day,” writes Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper.
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In his “My Original Recipe”, Marcus Samuelsson discusses the challenges he faced early in his career, the inspiration and support he received from family and the value of championing the next generation of Black chefs.
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PRESS ROOM: Ben’s Original™ Launches “My Original Recipe” Chef Stories with Chef Marcus Samuelsson

NNPA NEWSWIRE — BEN’S ORIGINAL brand has committed a total of $4.5 million over the next five years in support...
Langston Frazier has already put his PGA education to use as an assistant golf professional at the University of Maryland Golf Course, the same school where he’s pursuing a graduate degree in broadcast journalism.  Langston Frazier has already put his PGA education to use as an assistant golf professional at the University of Maryland Golf Course, the same school where he’s pursuing a graduate degree in broadcast journalism. 
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Chronicling Hearing Impaired Golfer Langston Frazier’s Path to the PGA
The mission of the American Fintech Council is to promote an innovative, responsible, inclusive, customer-centric financial system. The mission of the American Fintech Council is to promote an innovative, responsible, inclusive, customer-centric financial system.
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PRESS ROOM: American Fintech Council Announces New Key Hires
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In looking toward solutions, Ms. Yentel called the Build Back Better plan, currently being written by Congress, a “tremendous opportunity” to invest in desperately needed housing infrastructure. 
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PRESS ROOM: Clyburn Chronicles Episode with Nlihc President and CEO Diane Yentel 
Born and raised in Baltimore, Patricia Cuffie-Jones began writing, directing, and producing at age 14. She has worked behind the scenes with a series of touring productions in the Baltimore/Washington area.
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Baltimore Writer, Producer and Director Continues to Shine in Hollywood
In 1863, then-President Abraham Lincoln issued what was arguably the most significant executive order in American history. Proclamation 95, an unnumbered executive order we know as the Emancipation Proclamation, was de facto labor regulation.
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COMMENTARY: Labor Day the March Begins!
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Michael Kenneth Williams at the premiere of The Public, 2018 Toronto Film Festival (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
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IN MEMORIAM: Michael K. Williams, Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Lovecraft Country’ Dead at 54

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Born and raised in Baltimore, Patricia Cuffie-Jones began writing, directing, and producing at age 14. She has worked behind the scenes with a series of touring productions in the Baltimore/Washington area. Born and raised in Baltimore, Patricia Cuffie-Jones began writing, directing, and producing at age 14. She has worked behind the scenes with a series of touring productions in the Baltimore/Washington area.
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Baltimore Writer, Producer and Director Continues to Shine in Hollywood
Martin’s show #RolandMartinUnfiltered has been streaming live on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with the support of the show’s Bring the Funk Fan Club donations which have totaled over a million dollars in the last 18 months. Martin’s show #RolandMartinUnfiltered has been streaming live on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with the support of the show’s Bring the Funk Fan Club donations which have totaled over a million dollars in the last 18 months.
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Black Star Network: Roland Martin Announces New Black TV Network
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St. Jude is launching a four-part podcast series that will spotlight the crew from the all-civilian INSPIRATION4 space crew including Dr. Sian Proctor, who is a Black geoscientist, artist, author and analog astronaut, as part of the team that will venture into outer space.  
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PRESS ROOM: New Podcast, St. Jude Mission of A Lifetime, Launches to Document World’s First All-Civilian Mission to Orbit
Hip-hop legend and business mogul Russell Simmons and community activist and leader Erica Ford come together each year to treat dozens of mothers to a dinner of both remembrance and of bonding.
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Russell Simmons, Erica Ford Continue Decades-Long Tradition Uplifting Mothers of Murder Victims
As of Tuesday afternoon, more than 1 million were still without power, and the death toll had climbed, with one elderly man believed killed by an alligator hiding in floodwaters. The National Weather Service warned that the storm surge can cause major damage to houses and pose a “significant threat for drownings.”
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Jazz Legend Louis Armstrong’s ‘Second Home’ Among Property Destroyed by Hurricane Ida
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The commissioner lifted other initiatives like the PGA Tour’s 10-year, $100 million pledge to support racial equity and inclusion efforts and HBCU and APGA Tour initiatives. The commissioner lifted other initiatives like the PGA Tour’s 10-year, $100 million pledge to support racial equity and inclusion efforts and HBCU and APGA Tour initiatives.
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PGA Tour Commissioner Reiterates Diversity Efforts in Global Media Address
"Our goal is to weave diversity and inclusion into all fabrics of the PGA TOUR, and that's what we've been working diligently to do," said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan during an exclusive and historic interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) at the BMW Championships in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) "Our goal is to weave diversity and inclusion into all fabrics of the PGA TOUR, and that's what we've been working diligently to do," said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan during an exclusive and historic interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) at the BMW Championships in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)
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EXCLUSIVE: After Missing Opportunities to Engage Black America, Golf is Capitalizing on New Moments
Monahan said the NNPA could help further golf’s messaging about diversity, equity, and inclusion by highlighting the PGA Tour’s massive impact with its programs with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Monahan said the NNPA could help further golf’s messaging about diversity, equity, and inclusion by highlighting the PGA Tour’s massive impact with its programs with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)
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EXCLUSIVE: In Historic Interview PGA Tour Commissioner Touts HBCU Initiatives, Importance of Black Press, and Future of Golf for Minorities
The argument over whether “student athletes” should be paid has gone on for decades with the NCAA arguing that pay would mean the end of the “student” athlete. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) The argument over whether “student athletes” should be paid has gone on for decades with the NCAA arguing that pay would mean the end of the “student” athlete. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)
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U.S. Supreme Court Sounds Ready to Pay Student Athletes
Most recently, Toni Green has taken her designing exploits to the next level by honoring the city that raised her. Most recently, Toni Green has taken her designing exploits to the next level by honoring the city that raised her.
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Detroit Players’ CEO Toni Green develops clothing line with bosses in mind
Critics of the reform initiatives cite that the wave of GOP sponsored bills are in large part a reaction to the “big lie” perpetrated by the Trump administration’s claims that the 2020 presidential election was rife with illegal voting and voter fraud, although Trump’s claims proved to be false. (Photo: Portrait of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp / Office of Gov. Brian P. Kemp / Wikimedia Commons) Critics of the reform initiatives cite that the wave of GOP sponsored bills are in large part a reaction to the “big lie” perpetrated by the Trump administration’s claims that the 2020 presidential election was rife with illegal voting and voter fraud, although Trump’s claims proved to be false. (Photo: Portrait of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp / Office of Gov. Brian P. Kemp / Wikimedia Commons)
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Kemp Blames Stacey Abrams for MLB Pullout

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The FBI and District of Columbia city government have been working with the university about the attack, the university said. The FBI and District of Columbia city government have been working with the university about the attack, the university said.
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Howard University Students React to Crippling Cyberattack
“The vast majority of Americans support voting rights legislation, and we know the voter suppression laws target the Black and Brown community, but this is a problem for all of us,” Arndrea King stated. “The vast majority of Americans support voting rights legislation, and we know the voter suppression laws target the Black and Brown community, but this is a problem for all of us,” Arndrea King stated.
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Martin Luther King III and Wife Arndrea King Talk Voting Rights, Abolishing Filibuster
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African Americans clearly need better health insurance. But we can’t get lured in by companies that are more interested in taking money than providing real healthcare benefits. African Americans clearly need better health insurance. But we can’t get lured in by companies that are more interested in taking money than providing real healthcare benefits.
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OP-ED: Communities of Color and Other Buyers, Beware of Bold Promises from Health Insurers
Born in New Orleans, Mahalia began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement. Her recording of the song “Move on Up a Little Higher” sold millions of copies, skyrocketing her to international fame and gave her the opportunity to perform at diverse settings including in front of a racially integrated audience at the prestigious Carnegie Hall and at John F. Kennedy’s inaugural ball. Born in New Orleans, Mahalia began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement. Her recording of the song “Move on Up a Little Higher” sold millions of copies, skyrocketing her to international fame and gave her the opportunity to perform at diverse settings including in front of a racially integrated audience at the prestigious Carnegie Hall and at John F. Kennedy’s inaugural ball.
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Mahalia Biopic Premieres on Lifetime

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