NNPA Honors Legendary Houston Forward Times Publisher Lenora “Doll” Carter

Carter Enshrined in the NNPA Gallery of Distinguished Newspaper Publishers By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The Black Press Week ceremony dedicated to the late...

PRESS ROOM: Pfizer and the National Newspaper Publishers Association Collaborate to Raise Awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and Need for Improved Patient Care

Media Contacts: Steven Danehy 212-733-1538 [email protected] Claudette Perry 212-588-8764 Ext. 2 [email protected] Collaboration Aims to Educate on the Importance of Clinical Trials in Developing Potential New...

PRESS ROOM: NNPA Honors Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile with 2017 Torch Award during Black Press Week

The National Newspaper Publishers Association Honors Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile and Celebrates the 190th Anniversary of the Black Press During Black Press Week 2017 Contact: Dr....

Volkswagen Group of America Celebrates Black American Racers

By Darcy Kohn In celebration of the contributions of African Americans in auto racing, the Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) welcomed the Black American Racers (BAR)...

Still Pleading Our Own Cause: The Black Press Celebrates 190 Years

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA News Wire Contributor) The oldest Black business industry in America began 190 years ago today. On March 16, 1827, the first...

The Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger B. Taney Meet

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Pete Taney knew this day would come. “I’ve been looking over my shoulders all of my life, so this...

NAFEO’s Lezli Baskerville Calls HBCU White House Meetings Successful

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Through the vitriolic, and sometimes venomous, atmosphere of the presidential campaign, a highly-regarded member of then-Republican presidential candidate Donald...

Ben Carson Sworn-In as Trump’s Only Black Cabinet Pick

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor The swearing-in of all of the primary members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet is just about complete. Most of...

First Black Astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. Remains a Forgotten Pioneer

By Erick Johnson (Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) Two historic events that changed America occurred 50 years ago. While many will remember the 50th anniversary of the failed...

LIVESTREAM: A Conversation with Cedric Richmond

Big Black Oscar Wins: “Moonlight,” Viola Davis, Mahershala Ali Take Home Oscars

By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) During an unexpected made-for-Hollyood moment, “Moonlight,” a film directed by African American Director Barry Jenkins, took the award for...

Louisville Native ‘AP’ Powell Makes History, Gives Back to the Black Community

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Alan “AP” Powell is one of the nation’s greatest unsung African-American heroes. Powell is a member of the Phoenix...

We Have to Celebrate This Year’s Black Academy Award Nominees

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) I usually don’t pay much attention to the Academy Awards unless African American actors are nominated and win or unless...

How the Black Press Played Vital Role in “Hidden Figures”

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) In her book, “Hidden Figures,” author Margot Lee Shetterly pays homage to the African-American women who worked as human...

Jeanette Epps to Become First Black Crewmember on International Space Station

By Shantella Y. Sherman (AFRO/NNPA Member) NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps is set to become the first Black crewmember on the International Space Station when she goes...

Black Girl Magic: “Hidden Figures” Outshines “La La Land” at U.S. Box Office

By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Looks like the myth that Black films can’t make big money in Hollywood is about to become a thing...

From Freedom’s Journal to the NNPA, Black Press Is Still Relevant

By Harry Colbert, Jr. (Insight News/NNPA Member) No one is better equipped to tell your story better than you. And logic stands to reason that no...

Why You Must Read Author Tonya Bolden’s New Book on Black “Pathfinders”

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) I love Black History, and so revel in Black History Month. Not that Black History should be constrained to a...

Baldwin Documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” Receives Oscar Nod

Woman Who Falsely Accused Emmett Till Will Avoid Prosecution

By Erick Johnson (The Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) He’s been dead for more than 60 years. Buried with Emmett Till was the truth to what led to...

Barbara Reynold’s Coretta Scott King Memoir Is a Must Read

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Every day that he holds the presidency, Donald Trump does something outrageous. He blusters, he just plain lies, and he...

Film Review: I Am Not Your Negro

A Community of Journalists and Politicians Deliver an Emotional Goodbye to Gwen Ifill

By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) A low key, but solid strain of references to current affairs was heard in the eulogies for much loved...

Gwen Ifill, Award-winning Journalist and Author, Dead at 61

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Gwen Ifill, who earned dozens of accolades and awards for her deft work as moderator and managing editor of...