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FOOD: The Nostalgia of Hot Cocoa Bombs

NNPA NEWSWIRE — All you need is a chocolate mold (hollow container used to give shape to liquid chocolate when it cools and hardens) and your...

Derek Chauvin booking photo (Minnesota Department of Corrections/Handout)

Black History6 years ago

FORTRESS MINNEAPOLIS: City ‘Violence Baits’ Community Ahead of Chauvin Trial

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In the run-up to the Chauvin trial, it appears the City has prepared for every possible contingency. Preparations include barricades, barbed wire, moats...

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

LIVE! — "HE SAID, HE SAID, HE SAID" EPISODE 2 — FRIDAY 3.5.21 7PM ET

AARP, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Psychological Association (APA), the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the National League of Cities (NLC), and the YMCA are joining forces on this effort. Together, the six organizations have a combined reach of more than 60 million Americans. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History6 years ago

PRESS ROOM: Leading CEOs Champion Equity for the Black Community in Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Led by a diverse group of Black CEOs, this initiative gathers resources from respected and trusted community and business leaders, health professionals and...

Join this free event to make a lasting impact in your communities and families that will ripple throughout the world. The Rally of Hope will offer translation in numerous languages. Register at https://www.rallyofhope.us.

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

PRESS ROOM: From Pandemic to Peace: Join World Leaders and 1 Million+ Global Participants for the 5th Rally of Hope Online

NNPA NEWSWIRE — With global challenges such as COVID-19, poverty and inequality, race relations, international security, and global economic downturn, what can we do to facilitate...

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

LIVE! — "HE SAID, HE SAID, HE SAID" EPISODE 1 — FRIDAY 2.26.21 7PM ET

The coalition of partners believe a community-based Point of Dispensing (POD) system is critical to ensuring all individuals disproportionately affected by coronavirus get prioritized access to the vaccine. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History6 years ago

PRESS ROOM: Arizona Community Partners Launching COVID-19 Vaccine Sites for Underserved Populations

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “During Black History Month, myself and other leaders across black and brown communities have come together to discuss how we can better support...

Black History6 years ago

PRESS ROOM: LMOGA, API Launch New Educational Partnership in Support of Workforce Development and Diversity

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The MSI initiative’s mission is to develop and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the natural gas and oil industry workforce by providing...

As America shifts under the administration of Biden, the majority in the Democratic Party will be people of color (POC). This makes sense as it reflects the commonality of America, and the fight is for racial equity, and respect for people as human beings (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History6 years ago

COMMENTARY: The Future of America is People of Color

NNPA NEWSWIRE — There is a diversity explosion taking place across the country, in the White House, in Congress, with women and with people of color....

Black people, who are at the greatest risk of dying from Covid 19, have the lowest rate of receiving the vaccine, it appears, for two reasons: one, we have logistical issues of appointment, locations and transportation; and two, we actually have people refusing to take the vaccine in spite of current scientific data developed by a Black scientist that proves the vaccines save lives.

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

OP-ED: A Question for Black Americans: Vaccine or Body Bag?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black people, who are at the greatest risk of dying from Covid 19, have the lowest rate of receiving the vaccine, it appears,...

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act establishes a Department of Justice task force to coordinate the investigation, prosecution and enforcement efforts of federal, state and local governments in cases related to law enforcement misconduct.

Black History6 years ago

PRESS ROOM: House to Vote on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Never again should an unarmed individual be murdered or brutalized by someone who is supposed to serve and protect them. Never again should...