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BlackPressUSA3 years ago

Black Moms Matter Too – Zion Church

This is Black Maternal Health Week. Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related incident

The Sentencing Project documented a 525% increase in women’s imprisonment in American between 1980 and 2021. Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA

Black History3 years ago

With Women Imprisonment Rising, Black Females Still Feel the Brunt of America’s Mass Incarceration

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Three years ago, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute partnered with the Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide and The Sentencing Project...

Black History3 years ago

State legislatures ignore the will of the people. The Tennessee Three.

As the nation mourns the victims of the Louisville shooting and grapples with the ongoing issue of gun violence, many are left wondering when, if ever, meaningful action will be taken to address the issue.

Black History3 years ago

Mass Shooting at Louisville Bank Heightens Gun Control Issue

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The shooter, who police believe had a connection to the bank, is dead, and authorities are working to establish the motive behind the...

On NNPA’s Let It Be Known, Rev. Mark Thompson, the host of Make it Plain and an NNPA contributor, stated, “My understanding is that the Nashville National City Council will re-seat Jones, and I believe the Memphis Council will meet later in the week to discuss Pearson.”

Black History3 years ago

Republicans Feeling Heat in Tennessee as Councils Poised to Re-Seat Ousted Legislators

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The expulsion of the two Democrats, who vociferously called on their colleagues to act on gun control after the latest school shooting in...

Moguls in the Making is a part of Ally’s commitment to promote economic mobility by preparing talented diverse students to become future entrepreneurs and leaders in their communities.

BlackPressUSA3 years ago

PRESS ROOM: Registration Open for 5th Annual Moguls in the Making HBCU Student Pitch Competition

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sixty students will vie for the opportunity to learn vital business skills, while competing for over $185,000 in scholarships, paid internships, laptops and...

Black History3 years ago

Real Talk Junkies with Jerome Love, Black Expo 2023

Atlanta Daily World3 years ago

Atlanta Hawks Upset Miami Heat, Advance to NBA Playoffs

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Most of the national sports pundits picked the Miami Heat to take victory. ESPN’s 17 NBA writers all picked the Heat over...

CMIT Solutions CEO Keyven Lewis is looking to grow the right way. Photo: Keyven Lewis/Facebook

Black History3 years ago

Keyven Lewis Has Innovated with CMIT Solutions

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A Dallas native, Keyven Lewis first dived into the tech industry when he was in high school, with the Commodore 64, an 8-bit...

On Thursday, March 30, UNT Dallas welcomed Texas Capital Bank to their campus, officially launching their partnership and the program. UNT Dallas President Bob Mong, Effie Dennison, Managing Director of Texas Capital Bank, along with other executive members spoke at the event.

BlackPressUSA3 years ago

UNT Dallas Partners with Texas Capital Bank to Diversify Banking Talent Pool

TEXAS METRO NEWS — The partnership aims to equip students with the tools and skills necessary to compete in a highly competitive field while exposing them...

About 9.5% of respondents were Black knowledge workers, and the authors called it disheartening to see that they’re disproportionately affected by the ever-rising costs of living.

Black History3 years ago

SURVEY: Black Professionals’ Ability to Focus Disproportionately Affected by Rising Cost of Living, Health Concerns

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black workers are more affected by pretty much every category than other racial groups, notably by global health concerns – 41.6% of Black...