NNPA NEWSWIRE — Soto’s journey began as a 19-year-old with the Nationals, where he helped deliver a World Series title in 2019. After declining Washington’s extension...
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1984, LL Cool J became one of the first artists signed to Def Jam Records, a fledgling label co-founded by Russell Simmons...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The rollback of diversity efforts comes as data reveals significant racial inequities in corporate leadership. USA Today reported that its investigation found that...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Neely’s final moments were captured on bystander video, showing Penny restraining him with a chokehold for nearly six minutes. Witnesses testified that Neely,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Union jobs have long provided economic stability for Black workers, supplying decent wages and comprehensive benefits in communities where secure job opportunities are...
LOS ANGELES WAVE — Compton superstar rapper Kendrick Lamar will follow his Super Bowl halftime show appearance by going on the road. The “Grand National Tour,” with...
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Forty-four years after losing by two points in a championship at Legion Field, Parker downed perennial power Saraland 28-17 in the Class...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Now in its 26th year, the toy drive has become a marquee holiday event in Chicago, underscoring the 100 BMC’s commitment to uplifting...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Majority-Black school districts continue to be underfunded and underrepresented in policy making. And Black students still continue to be over-policed; one Black student...
THE WASHINGTON INFORMER — “For years, the committee which has had oversight over the Department of Buildings and its predecessors, the Department of Consumer Regulatory Affairs...
WORD IN BLACK — Diving into culturally relevant reading over the holidays can be transformative for Black students. Research indicates that reading can reduce stress by 68%,...
Memphis Mayor Paul Young unveils cutting-edge strategies to combat crime and enhance public safety Downtown and citywide.
With a fiery speech from TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, the Tennessee Democratic Delegation ceremonially pledged its …
