Dignitaries, Changemakers and Lawmakers Tout the Black Press at the 2023 NNPA National Leadership Awards Reception

ABOVE: From left: NNPA Chair Bobby Henry and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis present an award to CBC Chair Steven Horsford (D-Nevada). (Photo...

Tamika Mallory, Warrior Queen

Some people first saw civil rights activist Tamika Mallory when she was one of four leaders of the 2017 Women’s March. Her activism hardly began there....

Care for Earthly Possessions at the End of Life?

During our lifetime, we collect a lot of stuff and things. Some are needs that enable us to maintain the lifestyle of our choosing, but many...

Looks from Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour

It would take a coffee table book or perhaps a college level course to properly explore the magic that was the fashion for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World...

Richmond Tennis Player Wins Thriller at SF City Championships

The 2023 San Francisco City Championships NTRP Gold Cup series tournament witnessed an exhilarating display of skill and determination during the Labor Day weekend. Among the...

Black Woman Gains Post as Senate Staff Director

Garrison is the first Black woman to serve as a full committee staff director in at least five years. The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies...

Report: States Must Ban Guns at Places Where People Vote

By Sunita Sohrabji, EMS Special California Black Media Voting and elections have become the targets of threats and intimidation as the nation faces a proliferation of...

State Assembly’s Black Caucus Played Key Role in Brokering $20-Per-Hour Fast Food Worker Pay Deal

By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media After months of heated political fights, and just before the Sept.14 deadline for passing bills introduced during the 2023...

Oakland PAL Athletes Win at International Children’s Games in South Korea

By Magaly Muñoz Post Staff Kids with the Oakland PAL, or Oakland Police Activities League, brought home four medals in track & field at the International...

Multiple Suspects Sought After Shooting Incident at Morgan State University

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Morgan State University Police Chief Lance Hatcher told reporters that the incident happened around 9:25 p.m. when...

U.C. Berkeley No. 1 U.S. Public University in Times Higher Ed Rankings

The 2024 report also ranked Berkeley the 9th best in the world overall. By Ivan Natividad, UC Berkeley News UC Berkeley is the No. 1 U.S. public...

Saving lives from Breast Cancer, Celebrating a Distinguished Artist, and Pink Party Planning!

LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 10.3.23 7PM EST

Welcome back for another entertaining episode of Ask Alma! This week, Alma and her panel and Almond Joys in the

California Has a Critical Shortage of Black Teachers

By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Numerous studies have shown that Black teachers can improve Black students’ academic outcomes, but in California, where Black Students...

Seeking Zero-Tolerance of Slavery: The Abolitionism Movement

By Tamara Shiloh The year was 1619. A Portuguese slave ship, the São João Bautista, made its way across the Atlantic Ocean filled with human cargo:...

Unearthing History: The Remarkable Journey of John Wesley Gilbert

By Tamara Shiloh John Wesley Gilbert, a trailblazing figure, broke barriers as an educator, missionary, and the first African American archaeologist. Notably, he was the inaugural...

COMMENTARY: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is About Belonging

TEXAS METRO NEWS — Whether I am offering advice, lending money, or providing emotional support, my actions makes a difference and change in people's lives. But...

COMMENTARY: My Fair Lady

TEXAS METRO NEWS — Before becoming a Broadway box office musical, My Fair Lady was a 1913 play and a 1938 film, Pygmalion, produced by George...

Empowering Black Men Through Fashion: Néandré Broussard’s Mission to Change Stereotypes Impeccable

DALLAS WEEKLY — NeAndre Broussard is a visionary who uses clothing as a vehicle to uplift Black men all over the world, and his Black Menswear...

Tenth Annual Wrongful Conviction Day Shines Light on Injustice

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Founded by the Innocence Network, a collective of organizations dedicated to offering pro-bono legal and investigative services for those seeking exoneration, Wrongful Conviction...

Students Wear Shirts Spelling N-Word While Standing Behind Mixed-Race Girl

Photo: Instagram A photo of Idaho high school students spelling out a racial slur on their shirts while standing behind a mixed-race girl has sparked outrage...

OP-ED: DISRESPECT AND DECEPTION — We’re Looking at You, Tim Scott and Eric Johnson

HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Mr. Scott, the UAW strikers, led by President Shawn Fain, are not government employees and are not subject to that law. Their...

Family Roots for Life, Inc. Recognized Living Legend Elizabeth Francis, Second Oldest Living Person in the U.S. on National Centenarians Day

HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — “We are honored to celebrate and capture the memories and experiences of Mrs. Francis and people who are 100 years old and...

DePelchin Children’s Center Launches Pilot to Serve Families After CPS Investigations Close

HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — DePelchin’s three-year Together and SAFE pilot will team DePelchin staff with Child Protective Services investigators in Harris County. Investigators are tasked with...

Beyoncé Appears at Houston Celebration for Upcoming Knowles-Rowland House for Homeless

ABOVE: On Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, Beyoncé, third from left, attended a kickoff celebration for the forthcoming Knowles-Rowland House in Houston (Photo courtesy of Roscoe Whitworth/Harris...