NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In light of the unprecedented devastation Hurricane Dorian has wrought on the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the ensuing humanitarian crisis, we write...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mr. [John] Reaves died last month, and many shared their fond memories of him and the Smokey John’s BBQ experience. Meanwhile, the National...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "We in the National Congress of Black Women consider it an honor to tell the stories of Black women and to remember them...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Determined to shatter the glass ceiling of the ballet world, on Sep. 11, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), will honor Misty Copeland, with...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — It was 400 years ago when the first Africans arrived in Jamestown, Va., marking the beginning of institutionalized slavery. To commemorate this historical...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Subscribers can submit stories that describe the moment that transformed a friend into a cherished sister-friend. Claire McIntosh, the editor in chief of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The top essay will win a girls’ trip to New York City inspired by the beauty of that friendship and a Nov. 15...
BLACK VOICE NEWS — A four-time Olympic gold medalist, Biles winning the national title for the sixth time this year was certainly cause for celebration. However, it...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — NNPA publications the Atlanta Voice, Chicago Crusader, Houston Forward Times and The Washington Informer, hosted the fellows during their internship road trip experience....
NPA NEWSWIRE — MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) addressed members of the A. Philip Randolph Institute last week in Bloomington, Minnesota, near Minneapolis. APRI...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “HUD’s announcement that it plans to weaken the disparate impact standard is part of a series of efforts by the Trump Administration to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — An auction took place on March 2 and 3, 1859, at the Ten Broeck Racetrack, where slaves were housed in the stables. The...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Jeremy Steven Walker, a rising Hollywood star, is taking on the big leagues by learning to master the creative arts while wearing...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’ve just come to the decision that my best value add, the strongest contribution I can give to this primary, would be to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Described as a multi-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting women who seek elected and appointed offices at all levels of...
OAKLAND POST — The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently announced that $1.6 million in grants will go towards its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to...
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — So proclaimed Ida B. Wells-Barnett, who fearlessly shined a light with words on the abominable dark days after slavery and into the 20th...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Political activist and educator Angela Davis is being honored this fall by the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Davis spent 15 years as...
NNNPA NEWSWIRE — Walker’s legacy of activism and storytelling was on full display at the event, which was held at the Georgia Writers Museum and included...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This data breach shows that it’s not just big technology companies and credit reporting agencies like Equifax that are vulnerable to hacking and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, “Harriet” tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The statistics confirm that sexual harassment is alive and well across all industries and women of color working low-wage jobs are facing the...
THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — A new exhibition has just opened at the Philadelphia Museum of Art: “Souls Grown Deep: Artists of the African American South.” It includes...
NNPA ESSA MEDIA CAMPAIGN — Young knows firsthand the aggravation of dealing with the Oakland school lottery. She also understands the anxiety parents feel not knowing...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Over 30 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes—including nearly 13% of all...
