The Poor Peoples Campaign: A Declaration, Announcement, Beginning, Moving Forward Commitment

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In Los Angeles, CA, Bishop William J. Barber, II said “The same people that are blocking laws that uplift the poor are the...

Truist Park Hosts the 2022 Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Former MLB Players, college and university coaches, instructors, and fans were all in attendance to support the HBCU players. Before the game everyone...

Community Banking to Community Building

Juneteenth is a day like no other. It is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of the work that still must be done to...

COMMENTARY: Juneteenth Holiday Touches Collective Memory of African American: It Deserves Honor

By Wanda J. Ravernell It was a long time coming. For centuries, they had prayed, fought and died seeking freedom from slavery. The day they had...

Black Women Win State Primaries, Secure Spots on November Ballot

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌, California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Black women running for political office on every level across the state of California showed up strong during the...

‘Birding While Black’ Incident in N.Y.’s Central Park Brings Black Bird Wildlife Enthusiasts Out of Shadows

By Tamara Shiloh Birdwatching is the observation of live birds in their natural habitat. It’s a popular pastime and scientific sport developed almost entirely in the...

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Ruth Love, 90

By Dr. Martha C. Taylor Ruth Burnet Love was born, on April 22, 1932, in Lawton, Okla., and passed away on June 2, 2022, in Oakland. As I reflect on...

6.14.22 Conversations With Al McFarlane – Live on KFAI 90.5fm

PRESS ROOM: Why does the Black Community Oppose the Menthol Ban?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "In the communities where we live and work, probable cause means a whole different level of law enforcement interaction with our young people...

Conversations With Al McFarlane – Governance at the neighborhood level

Knockouts Rule Don King’s Boxing Extravaganza Peace and Freedom for Ukraine Trumpet

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Weaving in a plight as grave as the threat of World War III into a heavyweight world championship can only be done by...

Why Don’t You Do Something?

HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — After the Senate Judiciary panel hearing, U.S. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement: “We cannot continue to ignore the ongoing...

COMMENTARY: Our Nation Has a Problem with Guns and it Needs to Be Fixed

HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Our once proud America is being looked at with critical eyes. Those living in other countries are wondering what is going on...

Houstonians Gather in Support of Brittney Griner at a Prayer Vigil and Rally

HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — On Monday, June 6, 2022, the voices of Houston were raised with clarity to say— Brittney Griner is a hostage in Russia...

Black Press Consumers’ Message to NNPA: Keep Growing, Amplifying Community News

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “From now on, I would like to see the Black Press continue to grow. This could be in the form of owning television...

VIDEO: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II Talks to Black Press about the Upcoming ‘Moral March on Washington’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival mobilizes for a massive gathering, Dr. Barber and others have called on...

PRESS ROOM: New Documentary from Black- and Woman-Owned Content Marketing Company Uncovers the History of Richmond’s First Black Newspaper

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The film “Birth of a Planet” tells the story of a group of 13 formerly enslaved men in Richmond, Va. who used a...

VIDEO: 1st Preview of ‘Martin: The Reunion’ Special

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Martin: The Reunion,” which premieres on BET+ on June 16, 2022, will press the pause button on the laughs at the beginning of...

Advocates Back Bill to Increase Homeownership for Black Californians

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌, ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Last week, the Bay Area Black Housing Advisory Task Force (BABHATF) —‌ a coalition of more than 40 groups with housing and community expertise...

Jan Ernst Matzeliger’s Invention Revolutionized Shoe Manufacturing

By Tamara Shiloh The craft of shoemaking was at one time difficult and manual work. But with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, cobblers and cordwainers...

COMMENTARY: The Formerly Incarcerated Giving Back Org ‘Just Serve’ on Mother’s and Father’s Days

The organization gears up for another event June 18 at CAL-PEP in West Oakland By Richard Johnson During my years in prison, nearly every inmate looked...

Eight Black Media Outlets Win Over $5 Million in Grants

By California Black Media Staff Eight Black-owned media organizations serving African American audiences across California are among 46 ethnic media news outlets awarded over $5 million...

Seven Decades After First Black Reporter Covered the White House, the Black Press Receives Coveted Credentials

“The National Newspaper Publishers Association’s Senior National Correspondent, Stacy Brown, has once again enabled our national trade association representing the Black Press of America, to make...

OPINION: The Legislature Must Act Now to Fix Schools Failing Black Children

By The Rev. Jonathan E.D. Moseley, Special to California Black Media Partners California’s Black students are falling behind in their academic performance. This poor academic performance...

My Sister’s Keeper Helps to Build Up Bay Area Black Women

By Lee Hubbard Tina Brown was born and raised in San Francisco’s Western Addition. She had a troubled childhood, which led to her being a runaway,...