Organized by a coalition including the Rainbow Push Coalition, Arab American Institute, and Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen, the summit will feature a diverse lineup of influential speakers,...
In fact, before arriving in South Carolina, Sanders who had just romped in Nevada, held 45 delegates while Texas Democrat Pete Buttigieg was second with 26,...
Now, in his role as the new NNPA Global Digital Transformation Director, the Rev. Mark Thompson is poised to drive a new era of innovation, guiding...
The recent study revealed that four in five African Americans mistrust mainstream media, a large but understandable percentage particularly given how news coverage has resorted to...
The wealth and influence of a few Black Americans won’t mean anything to racists who, just like after the Civil War, seized all they could from...
The first Black president in the storied university’s nearly 400-year history, Gay faced scrutiny over various incidents, including the administration’s response to the October 7 Hamas...
Johnson championed STEM, women’s rights, veterans, fair housing, transportation, and the Affordable Care Act throughout her career.
By Ebenezer Nkunda Howard University News Service As the highest judicial authority in the United States, the Supreme Court is facing increasing calls for reform over...
As the re-election campaign unfolds and despite historic achievements for the Black community, the Biden administration still faces the challenge of addressing the concerns within the...
Many others were also lost in 2023, and though too numerous to print, they too also are fondly recalled and their contributions not forgotten.
The president, underscoring bipartisan consensus on the need for a fair and unbiased legal framework, declared a series of important measures toward realizing the promise of...
The 53-year-old star, celebrated for her roles in “Empire” and “The Color Purple,” opened up about the substantial pay gap that Black women face in the...
The White House said the move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the bonds of trust and accountability within law enforcement agencies nationwide.
The incident occurred shortly after the Bidens departed from the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign headquarters in downtown Wilmington at 8:07 p.m.
After four days of trial testimony, jurors deliberated, ultimately awarding Freeman and Moss $148.17 million in damages. The plaintiffs had initially sought at least $24 million...
Navy Federal approved a higher percentage of applications from white borrowers earning less than $62,000 annually than Black borrowers earning $140,000 or more.
The complaint notes that while 26.8% of Alabama’s population identifies as Black or African American, double that percentage constitutes the Black incarcerated population. Drawing historical parallels,...
His illustrious career included ABA titles with the Pacers in 1972 and 1973, with McGinnis earning playoff MVP honors during the latter championship run.
The more than 10-minute discussion also delved into the significance of the American Rescue Plan, which was pivotal in supporting various facets of the Black community....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It’s a boost having her back, period, not just because we’re playing Virginia Tech, it’s just for our team. She’s a tremendous player,”...
We have launched a statewide task force in conjunction with the Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc., Reverend Dr. Carl Johnson, President, to demand that the governor...
In a perverse irony, post-slavery, it was the former enslavers who received reparations, leaving Black Americans to navigate a landscape marred by Reconstruction, racist Jim Crow...
With over 300 journalists, communications professionals and others in attendance, WABJ awarded Denise Rolark Barnes, the publisher and second-generation owner of The Washington Informer in the...
In the upcoming spring semester, Chavis will co-convene an undergraduate course titled “The Lived Experience of Race and Racism” alongside Duke Public Policy Professor Jay Pearson.
Sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders, affects around 100,000 individuals in the United States and is predominant among African Americans.
