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U.S. Representative Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ). (Photo: Official photo, United States House of Representatives / U.S. Government)

IN MEMORIAM: New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. Dies at 65

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “With his signature bowtie, big heart, and tenacious spirit, Donald embodied the very best of public service,” Murphy wrote in a statement on...

Reddy Steward (left). Photo by Troy University Athletics.

Black Press2 years ago

Troy University Cornerback ‘Reddy’ To Hear His Name Called On Draft Day

NNPA NEWSWIRE — From April 25th-27th, many collegiate football athletes will see their dreams of having their names called at the 2024 NFL Draft. The hard...

Donovan Jennings. (Photo: University of South Florida Athletics)

Black Press2 years ago

Donovan Jennings Embraces Switch from Tackle to Guard Ahead of 2024 Draft

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The former tackle turned guard put up impressive “Pro Day” numbers and has sparked the interest of several teams ahead of the April...

NNPA president and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. touring the portrait gallery prior to his induction into the Martin Luther King Jr. International College of Ministers & Laity at Morehouse College,

Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.2 years ago

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. inducted into the Martin Luther King Jr. International College of Ministers & Laity at Morehouse College

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The annual celebration is a tradition at Morehouse that has significance far beyond the campus borders. "Historically Black churches and historically Black colleges,...

Local journalism is facing financial pressure and our industry needs to adapt to the preferences of our readers. But CJPA, while well-intentioned, will not provide a long-term, sustainable solution. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.2 years ago

The California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) Will Hurt African American and Other Minority Owned Newspapers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The value that the Black newspapers bring to their community cannot be replaced by technology platforms, but platforms play a significant role in...

A significant amount of trash incorrectly placed in the recycling bins display expiration dates around mid-year 2022. As chips/corn snacks are typically given use-by dates six-eight months forward, this implies that the bins have not been fully emptied in over two years. Photo Credit: iStockphoto / NNPA.

Black Press2 years ago

Blind Spots in Code Compliance Leave Complex Residents Vulnerable to Poorer Living Standards

NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a combination of low accessibility of 311 services and tenant law that has been long established with no updates despite new factors...