Major Changes Announced to U.S. Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Plan

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In total, the Department estimates that over 550,000 borrowers who have previously consolidated will see an increase in qualifying payments with the average...

U.S. Black Chamber Prez Talks Loss of African American Businesses and a Global Future for the Black Dollar

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Data culled from multiple studies revealed that Latinx business owners fell by 32 percent and Asian business owners dropped by 26 percent. Meanwhile,...

Senator Schumer Urges Democratic Colleagues to ‘Demonstrate We Can Deliver Results’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Democrat-led House and Senate quickly passed a 30-day extension of the expiring Highway infrastructure program over the weekend. Sen. Schumer said the...

Interview with the Legendary R&B / Soul Artist Howard Hewett

#FIYAH! LIVE! — Howard Hewett is one of the most gifted vocalists in the Post-Marvin Gaye era of pop R&B. ​Hewett got his mainstream break as...

Dionne Warwick Shines in New Documentary from Director and Friend Dave Wooley

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Working on this documentary is a dream come true,” director Dave Wooley explained. “It took me five years to produce this film. While...

CUNY Study Underscores the Enduring Vitality of the Black Press

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The role of the Black Press was both needed and visible over the past 18 months when the convergence of the worst pandemic...

LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN, GUEST: FILM DIRECTOR DAVE WOOLEY

Influenced by his dad and Tiger Woods, Wyatt Worthington II Hopes His Success Opens More Golfing Opportunities for People of Color

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a young teen, Worthington met woods during a First Tee and Woods Foundation event. Woods helped the young man with his swing and provided the kind...

LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN, GUEST: JAPHET ARYIKU — MON. 10.4.21 7:30AM EDT

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), The Black Press of America, presents its Virtual NNPA 2021 Annual Leadership Awards

NNPA NEWSWIRE — This year’s recipients include elected officials, an Olympic champion, and two of America’s foremost physicians. While their career paths may be varied, one cannot...

LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN, GUEST: KEITH WYCHE — WED. 9.29.21 7:30AM ET

LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 9.28.21 7PM ET

LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN!, GUESTS: CHRISTIAN RHODES AND DON GRAVES — TUES. 9.28.21 7:30AM ET

LIVE! — LET IT BE KNOWN, GUESTS: JEROME HUTCHINSON JR. & DENISE KAIGLER — MON. 9.27.21 7:30AM ET

LIVE! — HE SAID… HE SAID… HE SAID… , GUEST: DR. DEBRA WARNER — FRI. 9.24.21 7PM ET

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LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN, GUEST: ANTONIO FARGAS — FRI. 9.24.21

#FIYAH! LIVE! — TAYLOR THOMAS — THURS. 9.23.21 7PM ET

LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN, GUEST: HIP HOP STAR PICASSO V — WED. 9.22.21 7:30AM ET

President Biden Calls for End to Systemic Racism During CBCF Conference

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I got here just a year after the Black Caucus started, 50 years, and the Black Caucus has gotten stronger every year with...

Change is Brewing Across the Nation

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Now is the time for Congress to embrace bold, courageous leadership and join Congresswoman Cori Bush in co-sponsoring The People’s Response Act and ensuring its...

Reps. Beatty, Cooper and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Establish National Rosa Parks Day

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 2005, Joyce Beatty, then-Member of the Ohio General Assembly, spearheaded legislation to designate December 1st as “Rosa Parks Day” in the State...

IN MEMORIAM: ‘Friday’ Actor Anthony AJ Johnson Dies at 55

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The celebrity gossip website, TMZ, reported that Johnson’s nephew confirmed the death. The nephew told the outlet that Johnson died “in a store...

LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN, GUEST: PROFESSOR AMRITA V. SUBRAMANIAN — MON. 9.20.21 7:30AM

LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN, GUEST: KELLY SIMMONS, AUNT KELLY'S COOKIES — FRI. 9.17.21 7:30AM ET

LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN!, GUEST: DR. NATASHA DEJARNETT — WED. 9.15.21 7:30AM ET