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Cierra Robson is the associate director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab and Kenia D. Hal is a fellow at Princeton’s Center for Information Technology. (Photos courtesy of Word in Black)

Black College Students Lead Movement to Eliminate Bias in Tech

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Civics of technology derives from a lot of related concepts, but it’s about how we can use technology to further civic engagement, the...

The end of the year is a great time to do a financial analysis and plan for the upcoming year.

Advice4 years ago

Give Yourself a Gift by Cutting Down on Unused Subscriptions

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now is a great time to take an inventory of all your subscriptions and cancel the ones you haven’t used enough in 2022....

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LIVE! — HE SAID…, HE SAID…, HE SAID… — FRIDAY, 12.23.22 7PM EST

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December 20 | Keith Ellison, Ilhan Omar, Wain McFarlane | The Conversations with Al McFarlane

Hampton University Grad Telisha Everett shares her journey to becoming a Cyber Defense Analyst @Ford. Read more now.

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Ford Tech Spotlight: Interview with HBCU Hampton Grad Telisha Everett

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ford’s mission to build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Supporting HBCUs and driving towards...

Black History4 years ago

Small Arkansas City Elects Youngest Black Mayor in U.S. History

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m your newly elected mayor, and it’s time to build,” Mayor-Elect Jaylen Smith declared following his Dec. 6 election victory.

For the first time during the decade the scorecard’s been issued, no automakers received a red grade.

Black History4 years ago

Rainbow Push Auto Scorecard Shows Vast Improvement in Diversity Efforts

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We cannot afford to be complacent — our work is far from being done,” said Rev. Jesse Jackson. “The automotive industry and the communities...

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LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUESDAY 12.20.22 7PM EST

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HEADLINES

This morning, Illinois is set to become the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail. Judges will now

Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, who earned the distinction of Nevada’s first African American State Senate Majority Leader.

Black History4 years ago

Congressional Black Caucus Names Nevada’s Steven Horsford as New Chair

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Over the last 50 years, the CBC has served as the ‘conscience of the Congress,’ helping guide the legislative priorities that have shaped...

Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., National Newspaper Publishers Association president and CEO.

Black History4 years ago

Black Press Publishers Honor Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. with NNPA Lifetime Achievement Award

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Because of his dedication and steadying hand, the historic all-Black woman board of the NNPA unanimously has chosen Chavis as the recipient of...

Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt (center) issued a statement condemning the latest lawsuit. (Photo: Flickr)

BlackPressUSA4 years ago

Five Women Sue Bill Cosby in New York for Alleged Assaults That Occurred Decades Ago

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments from Cosby’s attorneys and prosecutors during an appeal of the trial before ruling that the...

BlackPressUSA4 years ago

The Fall of FTX and Renewed Mistrust Signal Disaster for Cryptocurrencies

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a CBS News interview, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the fall of FTX should warn Americans about investing their money in “extremely...

The next two years will be critical in defining what the future of our country looks like – we need rational leaders who will serve Americans of all backgrounds, especially the minority and underserved communities.

BlackPressUSA4 years ago

OP-ED: Federal Trade Commission is Creating Challenges for Democrats and Others for the 2024 Elections

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit against Idaho-based company, Kochava, brought to light the severe lack of regulations and guidelines surrounding data...