Ask Dr. Kevin: Debunking the Myths Around Sickle Cell Disease

By Dr. Kevin Williams (Chief Medical Officer, Pfizer Rare Disease Unit) This article is the second installment in the “Ask Dr. Kevin” series, brought to you...

Don’t Let “45” Take Credit for President Obama’s Economy

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) The income, poverty and health insurance data released by the Census Bureau on September 13 confirms what many of us...

Ask Alma: My Flamboyant Co-Worker Gets on My Nerves

By Alma Gill (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Dear Alma, I come to you as humbly as I know how, because I’m really at an interesting professional intersection....

The White House Should Postpone Its HBCU Conference

By Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. (President and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund) Last month, after speaking with the White House about a few calls, we had...

Trump Can’t Deport the American “Dreamers” Without a Fight

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Our 45th President swept into office with a foundation of racist claims. First, the very basis of his political participation...

We Must Have A New Poor People’s Campaign and Moral Revival

By Bishop William J. Barber, II (President, Repairers of the Breach) Channeling the incisive analysis of our best historians, TaNehisi Coates cut through the talking points...

After Trump Deals with Democrats, GOP Leaders Know How “Real” Black Republicans Feel

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Ask Alma: I Moved in with My Boyfriend and His Wife. Now I’m Pregnant.

By Alma Gill (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Dear Alma, I really enjoy your column and I could really use some advice. I’ll try to keep this short....

Do You Know the Difference between “Real” Black Republicans and Sellouts?

By Raynard Jackson (NNPA Newswire Columnist) One of my favorite movies of all-time is “Deep Cover,” starring Laurence Fishburne. The movie debuted in 1992. Fishburne plays...

Schools Must Welcome Participation from All Parents

By Aiyana Thomas (NNPA/ESSA Contributor) Increasing parental engagement in education has been an important task for education policy makers. While it is unfortunate that some parents...

It Will Take More than Obama’s Education Law to Save Black Children

By Lynette Monroe (NNPA/ESSA Program Assistant) Last week, late nights, family road trips, and endless leisure came to an abrupt halt as children across the country...

Finding Comedy in Tragedy: “Ms. Pat” Tells It Like It Is

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) I don’t often write about comedians, but the recent passing of my friend Dick Gregory reminded me of the very...

Corinthian College Is Closed, But Former Students Still Suffer

By Charlene Crowell (NNPA Newswire Columnist) A scheme designed to evade an important Department of Education rule could soon lead to an estimated 41,000 former Corinthian...

When You Educate a Girl, You Educate a Nation

By Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) As I write this, I am preparing to travel with my colleagues to Nigeria, where I will have the honor...

This Is Why I Partnered with Airbnb to Engage Communities of Color

By Danny Glover (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) The history of housing in America is a history of discrimination. Even as people of color have made strides...

Ask Alma: My Co-worker Stole My Idea. What Should I do?

By Alma Gill (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Dear Alma, During a team meeting at work, I came up with an idea to better assist our members and...

Confederate Statues Fall, But Economic Racism Lingers

Why We Need to Keep Ensuring Happy Birthdays for Medicare and Medicaid

By Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) On July 30th, our country marked Medicare and Medicaid’s 52nd birthday—enacted as Title XVIII and Title XIX of the Social Security...

It’s Time for Blacks to Stand Up and Fight Trump

By Richard Gordon Hatcher (Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) Donald Trump once famously asked the African American community: “What do you have to lose?” We now have the...

Under Trump, Justice Department Resumes Fight for White Privilege

By Charlene Crowell (NNPA Newswire Columnist) As millions of students return to school, the nation’s Justice Department (DOJ) is beginning an investigation that could potentially sue...

The NABJ Should Consider a Name Change

By Raynard Jackson (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Last week, I was scheduled to attend the annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in New...

Why Standards are Important under the Every Student Succeeds Act

By Dr. Elizabeth Primas (Program Manager, NNPA/ESSA Public Awareness Campaign) Standards have always been a part of society. From standards of measurement and time to driver’s...

It’s Time to Show “Middle Neighborhoods” Love, Before It’s too Late

By Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-02) What do countries, states and neighborhoods have in common? People. They all compete for people. Through people, you get innovators, investors,...

The NOKOA Newspaper Is in Trouble. Here’s How You Can Help.

By Akwasi Evans (NOKOA The Observer/NNPA Member) Have you missed us, lately? We had a lot of news we wanted to share with you, but we...

Ask Alma: I Can’t Have Kids and I Haven’t Told My Fiancé

By Alma Gill (NNPA News Wire Columnist) Dear Alma, I’m getting married in three weeks and I couldn’t be happier. My fiancé is the best man...