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Born in New Orleans, Mahalia began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement. Her recording of the song “Move on Up a Little Higher” sold millions of copies, skyrocketing her to international fame and gave her the opportunity to perform at diverse settings including in front of a racially integrated audience at the prestigious Carnegie Hall and at John F. Kennedy’s inaugural ball.

Mahalia Biopic Premieres on Lifetime

THE BURTON WIRE — Born in New Orleans, Mahalia began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel...

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

‘Moment of Truth’ 5-Part Docuseries Debuts

THE BURTON WIRE — Written, directed and produced by “crime tv” producers Matthew Perniciaro and Clay Johnson, “Moment of Truth,” is a documentary that attempts to...

According to a news release, the company said it would grow spending from 2 percent to 8 percent of its total budget by 2023. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History6 years ago

General Motors Announces 400 Percent Increase in Ad Spending with Black-Owned Media

NNPA NEWSWIRE — General Motors officials said it would be more productive to host a series of meetings involving a more extensive mix of Black-owned media...

“I put out the CWBA. Both parties contacted me,” Cube stated. “Democrats said we’ll address the CWBA after the election. Trump campaign made some adjustments to their plan after talking to us about the CWBA.” Still, the hip-hop legend received a firestorm of backlash. California Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee fails to understand Cube’s decision. “I’m sickened. There’s no consistency in this based on Ice Cube’s history,” Lee voiced in a phone interview with Black Press USA. (Photo: Ice Cube at Chicago screening for the film "Ride Along" at AMC River East 21 Theaters, Chicago, IL, USA | Adam Bielawski/Wikimedia Commons

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

Ice Cube files lawsuit against stock trading company Robinhood

ROLLING OUT — The lawsuit claims that on March 8, Robinhood ran an advertisement on its Robinhood Snacks website and app using the Boyz N The...

The Administration promises to more than double the number of federally run mass vaccination centers, run by FEMA, the U.S. military, and other federal agencies in partnership with states, to ensure that we reach the hardest-hit communities in this historic effort. (PHOTO: whitehouse.gov)

Atlanta Voice6 years ago

SCLC wants President Joe Biden to use executive order to restore the gutted 1965 Voting Rights Act with expansion

THE ATLANTA VOICE — “We have to do it all over again,” said Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the SCLC. “We are asking...

Dr. Lacy had accepted his calling to preach at 11 years old. Beginning in 1951, he would serve faithfully for 23 years as an ordained deacon at St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoring of the late Dr. C.J. Anderson.

Black History6 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: Rev. Dr. Robert Lacy, Founder of St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church, Dies at 88

POST NEWS GROUP — Dr. Lacy had accepted his calling to preach at 11 years old. Beginning in 1951, he would serve faithfully for 23 years...

Bernice A. King joined the children of late civil rights champions the Rev. C.T. Vivian, and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, in blasting voter suppression laws that have cropped up since the 2020 election. (Photo: Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and the CEO of the King Center introduces civil rights leaders Julian Bond, John Lewis, and Andrew Young at the Civil Rights Summit at the LBJ Presidential Library. Photo by Lauren Gerson. / Wikimedia Commons)

Black History6 years ago

53 Years After MLK’s Assassination, Children of Civil Rights Icons Fight Voter Suppression

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Bernice A. King joined the children of late civil rights champions the Rev. C.T. Vivian, and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, in blasting voter...

Black History6 years ago

LIVESTREAM REPLAY: THE BURTON WIRE — “HBCUs AND THE RISE OF BLACK POLITICIANS”

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Join the NNPA's Dr. Nsenga K. Burton, host and publisher of The Burton Wire, for a lively discussion of HBCUs and the Rise...

Tishaura O. Jones’ victory arrives on the heels of Kim Janey’s ascension to mayor in Boston, another major U.S. city that never had a Black woman chief executive officer.

Black History6 years ago

St. Louis Elects Tishaura Jones as City’s First Black Woman Mayor

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At her victory speech, Jones pledged to continue working hard for equality. “It’s time for St. Louis to thrive,” she told a cheering...

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Mr. Noah Green’s alleged use of an automobile as a weapon and the alleged possession of a knife as reported, violates our teachings. We absolutely disavow this act that resulted in the senseless loss of life. It is shocking for us to learn that someone who was attempting to be a part of our ranks may have been involved in something as tragic as this.

Black History6 years ago

Nation of Islam Clarifies Capitol Attacker Not a Member and Condemns Violence

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a statement to the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the trade association of the 230-member Black Press of America, officials at the Nation...

Comcast’s Internet Essentials Partnership Program has signed up hundreds of schools, school districts, and other organizations that have come together to help connect tens of thousands of students to the Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

PRESS ROOM: Comcast Commits to Investing $1 Billion Over Next 10 Years to Reach 50 Million Low-Income Americans With Tools and Resources to Succeed in Digital World

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Remember these names: Ketanji Brown Jackson, Tiffany Cunningham, and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi. These are President Joseph Biden’s first three nominations for the federal Court...

For his first three federal Court of Appeals nominations, President Biden named three Black women— Tiffany Cunningham, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi.

Black History6 years ago

President Biden Nominates Three Black Women for Federal Court of Appeals

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Remember these names: Ketanji Brown Jackson, Tiffany Cunningham, and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi. These are President Joseph Biden’s first three nominations for the federal Court...

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

COMMENTARY: Mama Black

THE FLORIDA STAR — They called her everything, Mama Black, Miss Gantt (even though my parents divorced and she remarried), Mama World (after my company All...

“Our patients have been very happy and very grateful to receive the vaccine,” said Chaeli Lawson, the lead nurse practitioner for the House Calls program. “They are so grateful to have the opportunity to receive the vaccine just as you or I would.”

Birmingham Times6 years ago

House calls bring COVID-19 vaccine to homebound patients

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — So far, the House Calls program has vaccinated 30 patients and eligible caregivers and plans to administer up to 130 doses by mid-April....

Black History6 years ago

LIVESTREAM REPLAY: CONGRESSMAN ALCEE HASTINGS

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Known to many as "Judge," Alcee Hastings has distinguished himself as an attorney, civil rights activist, judge, and now Member of Congress. Appointed...

Critics of the reform initiatives cite that the wave of GOP sponsored bills are in large part a reaction to the “big lie” perpetrated by the Trump administration’s claims that the 2020 presidential election was rife with illegal voting and voter fraud, although Trump’s claims proved to be false. (Photo: Portrait of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp / Office of Gov. Brian P. Kemp / Wikimedia Commons)

African American News & Issues6 years ago

Gov. Kemp signs off on worst elections reform bill in the nation

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD - “This is nothing more than retaliation for the successes of the 2020 Election. Now, Governor Kemp and Republican legislators want to change...

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

Cal State Dominguez Hills Names Dena Freeman-Patton Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — “I am more than enthusiastic to welcome Dena to the Toro community, and I cannot wait for all of our student-athletes to...

Lakers’ point guard Rajon Rondo will not make his season debut against the Raptors. (Jim Mone/Associated Press)

African American News & Issues6 years ago

L.A. Clippers Acquire Rajon Rondo

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL - Williams is a three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2014-15, 2017-18, and 2018-19) and the NBA’s all-time leading reserve scorer. Drafted...

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

COMMENTARY: Thin line between lies and facts

FLORIDA COURIER — Thinking abstractly, those slimy slugs have become analogous to Donald J. Trump, his acolytes, and their willingness to destroy the fabric of this...