Understanding the Nation’s Ticking Fiscal Time Clock 

NNPA NEWSWIRE — NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The vast majority of Americans want to avoid a shutdown. The faction who does not want any compromise may represent...

Tenth Annual Wrongful Conviction Day Shines Light on Injustice

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the Tenth Annual Wrongful Conviction Day unfolds, the Network said they are urging individuals worldwide to join the cause, advocating for justice,...

Whoopi Goldberg Sparks Debate Over Idris Elba’s Therapy Revelation

NNPA NEWSIWIRE — While Goldberg’s co-stars on “The View” lauded his openness, she expressed a different perspective. The veteran actress, 67, emphasized her preference for a...

Simone Biles Becomes Most Decorated and Dominant Gymnast in the World

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Biles, who returned to her first competition since she withdrew from five out of six events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics returned...

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...

Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Rake in Millions in First Weekend of Legal Recreational Use

THE AFRO — Over the course of the entire weekend, Maryland dispensaries earned $10.4 million for adult-use and medical sales, compared to $3.9 million in 2022...

Caroline Wanga, Detavio Samuels, Jason Lee Tackle Lack Of Advertising Funding For Black-Owned Media

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — “The problem with Black-targeted versus Black-owned is that Black-targeted does not return that money back to Black. Every dollar you give to...

Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks To HBCU Students At Atlanta University Center

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Atlanta to speak with HBCU students who attend schools in the Atlanta University Center which include Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta,...