Sheriff’s Deputies Skate with Marin City Youth

By Godfrey Lee The Father’s Day Skating event on Sunday, June 12, at the Golden Gate Village’s Basketball Court in Marin City was a successful event...

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...

Advocates Pressure Gov. Newsom to Fund Health Equity, Racial Justice in Final Budget

By Edward Henderson, California Black Media On June 8, community leaders, public health advocates and racial justice groups convened for a virtual press event to urge...

WCCCSB Member Mister Phillips Announces Run for Richmond Mayor

By Shantina Jackson-Romero Attorney and West Contra Costa County School Board member Mister Phillips has filed initial papers to run for mayor of Richmond, CA, in...

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...

Congresswoman Lee Comments on Bipartisan Senate Framework for Gun Reform Legislation

Congresswoman Barbara Lee released a statement on the bipartisan Senate framework on gun reform legislation that was announced on June 12: “The bipartisan Senate framework on...

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...

Season 3, Episode 11 – Celebrating Black Fathers and Black Men

Youth Uprising Approaches Mental Wellness with Fun, Education and Job Opportunity

Black Mental Health: Part 8 By Tanya Dennis Youth Uprising provides comprehensive, fully integrated health, wellness, educational, career, arts, and cultural programming to Alameda County youth...

The Atlanta Voice goes one-on-one with Rushion McDonald

WIN TV – Dani Tucker, Neu Neu

Conversations With Al McFarlane – Governance at the neighborhood level

#REVIEW Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 14 Episode 6

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...

Armed Man Arrested in Maryland Seeking ‘To Kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — One published report said the individual carried a grudge against Kavanaugh because of the leaked draft of an opinion by the U.S. Supreme...

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...