Rep. Maxine Waters Seeks to Protect Consumers with “Megabank” Bill

By Freddie Allen (Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire) In an effort to rein in financial institutions that have track records for harming consumers, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) recently...

Colbert Asked Ta-Nehisi Coates If He Had Hope for Better Race Relations in America. He Said No.

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Congressional Black Caucus Members Host Panel Discussion on STEM Careers

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) A recent panel discussion hosted by members of the Congressional Black Caucus, showcased the importance of an education in...

PRESS STATEMENT: NNPA Chairman Says Gun Control Is “Forbidden Subject” When Mass Shooters are White and Male; This Is a “Glaring Double Standard.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Gadlin Phone: (773) 752-2500 Email: [email protected] PRESS STATEMENT: NNPA Chairman Says Gun Control Is “Forbidden Subject” When Mass...

PRESS ROOM: Ford Launches Drive2Greatness Program to Support STEAM Initiatives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Ford’s longtime commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities continues with its national Ford HBCU Drive2Greatness program and contest that will donate a total of $300,000...

What Should Black Parents Do When the Feeder School System Fails?

By Dr. Elizabeth V. Primas (Program Manager, NNPA/ESSA Public Awareness Campaign) I was recently approached by a father of a student from Ann Arundel County, Maryland...

Gary’s Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson Lobbies for New Amazon Headquarters

By Erick Johnson (Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) It could the greatest comeback in the history of any American city. Gary, Indiana, a predominately Black city, that has...

NNPA, Chevrolet Honor the 2017 Discover The Unexpected Journalism Fellows

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and Chevrolet recently recognized the achievements of eight students from Historically Black Colleges...

The American Flag Is Drenched in Black Blood

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) I am not sure why the national anthem and the so-called American flag are part of our nation’s sports pageantry....

The Juice Is Loose: After Nine Years, O.J. Released from Prison

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) After serving the better part of a decade in prison, NFL Hall of Famer and cultural icon O.J. Simpson...

More than 50 Dead, 400 Injured in Las Vegas Mass Shooting

CBC Chairman Cedric Richmond Ethers President Trump in Open Letter

By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) In a scathing open letter to President Donald Trump, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.) criticized the commander-in-chief...

YOUR VOICE – What issues should the new mayor of Atlanta address?

Ask Alma: My Son, His Girlfriend and Her Mom Live with Me, Rent-free

By Alma Gill (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Dear Alma, I’m going through an extremely difficult time with my son, his girlfriend and her mom. They all live...

When It Comes to Immigration and Free Trade, I am a White Nationalist

By Raynard Jackson (NNPA Newswire Columnist) A few years ago, I wrote one of the most difficult, most personal columns I have ever written. I was...

PRESS ROOM: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich to Speak at Global Automotive Summit in Detroit on October 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS ROOM: Intel CEO to Speak at Global Automotive Summit in Detroit Contact: John A. Graves (313) 674-0434 Lavonia Perryman (313) 404-0977 DETROIT,...

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Lawmakers Seek End to Triple-Digit Interest on Payday and Car-Title Loans

By Charlene Crowell (Communication Director, Center for Responsible Lending) A group of Capitol Hill lawmakers are combining efforts and influence to legislatively crack down on predatory...

We Must Take Every Opportunity to Fight Voter Suppression

By Derrick Johnson (Interim President and CEO, NAACP) We all know the power of the vote. One person, one vote serves as the basic ethos and...

New Nielsen Study Reveals Growing Spending Power, Influence of Black Women

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) A new report detailing the record-setting spending power of African American women has further buoyed the confidence of Black...

Lawmakers, Civil Rights Leaders Challenge DeVos on Student Loan Enforcement

By Charlene Crowell (Communications Director, Center for Responsible Lending) Civil rights leaders and Capitol Hill lawmakers are standing up and speaking out against a recent Department...

NNPA Honors Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Activists and Business Executives with 2017 Leadership Awards

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Congressional Black Caucus Chair Cedric Richmond and Federal Communications Commission Chair Mignon Clyburn were among eight honored with the...

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Rep. Al Green Meets with the Black Press on Capitol Hill

By Freddie Allen (Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire) During an on the record meeting with publishers of Black-owned newspapers on Capitol Hill, Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) discussed a...