Julianne Malveaux says that electing progressive prosecutors, like Wesley Bell from Ferguson, Mo., is a great strategy for criminal justice reform.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have issued a wave of endorsements ahead of the midterm elections.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is featured in a video along with celebrities Tom Hanks, Janelle Monáe, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Chris Paul and Lin-Manuel Miranda...
By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) When the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) holds its Annual Legislative Conference this September (Sep. 12–16), I hope there will be...
Kay Coles James, the president of the Heritage Foundation, says that instead of being a sword against freedom and rights, the Constitution has been the shield...
Pastor Darrell Scott said that President Trump was the “most pro-Black president…in our lifetime,” during a recent White House meeting.
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), which represents over 200 Black-owned media companies across the U.S., recognizes that civic-minded, young Black people are an important part...
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) says that the Trump Administration is repeating the mistakes of our past and inflicting more trauma on families seeking safe harbor from...
According to a new GAO report on how much federal agencies spend on advertising , Black-owned businesses netted just $51 million—or roughly $10 million per year...
Jeffrey Boney, NNPA Newswire Political Analyst, says that voting is one of the best ways to ensure that major social justice issues like money bail reform...
Michael Selyem, a in San Bernardino County, California was suspended after some of his hate-filled, racist social media posts were made public. Some of the Selyem’s...
Civil rights groups and congressional Democrats plan to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, President Donald Trump’s second Supreme Court nomination.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) said that she’s considering a campaign for Chairman of the Democratic Caucus in the House.
Rev. Jesse Jackson is calling for a federal Anti-Lynching Law. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Kamal Harris (D-Calif.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) recently drafted the “Justice for...
Norfolk’s first Black mayor, Kenneth Alexander, declared June 26-June 30 “Black Press of America Week” during the NNPA’s annual convention in Norfolk.
NAACP says that the country desperately needs a fair-minded and independent jurist to replace the retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Jeffrey Boney says that in order for change to take place, Black people must get engaged in the political process.
Prince George’s County Executive and Maryland gubernatorial candidate Rushern Baker says that we must fiercely advocate for those who have suffered the most from past drug...
Congresswoman Robin Kelly says that the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act would improve access to culturally-competent care throughout the care continuum.
London Breed made history to become the first African American woman mayor of San Francisco, Calif.
NNPA Newswire Contributor Jeffrey Boney says that Black voters must hold politicians accountable.
Jeffrey Boney says that Black women voters will make the difference in the midterm elections and the future of American politics.
Some political analysts say that London Breed has a good chance of winning on June 5 to become San Francisco’s first Black female mayor.
Jeffrey L. Boney says that in order to flip “red states” to “blue states” during the 2018 midterm elections, the Democratic Party has to engage and...
President Donald Trump recently said that Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) had a “low IQ.” Trump also referenced Waters’ call for his impeachment in a recent speech...
