NNPA NEWSWIRE — A Democrat and noted voting rights advocate, Stacey Abrams lost to Kemp by just over one percentage point in their controversial 2018 battle....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Every day, I arrived at the White House complex knowing our work made a tangible difference for Americans. I am immensely grateful and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Carrie Meek was born in 1926, in Tallahassee. She graduated from Florida A&M College for Negroes, now known as Florida A&M University but in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As was the case when President George W. Bush had the same procedure in 2002 and 2007, and following the process set out...
For 50 years, the School of Communications at Howard University, now the Cathy Hughes School of Communications has cultivated students throughout the communications field in areas...
ROLLING OUT — The “Get Ur Freak On” rapper was honored with a star on the famous sidewalk in Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 8, and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Haunted by these stories of vanished loved ones and driven by the need for attention and assistance for these forgotten women, former law enforcement officer...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — CNN reported that Black women in the United States are more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth than any other demographic –...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “There’s been no justice,” stated Claumisha Reed, whose daughter Zymia Joyner was shot and killed last year. A little more than one month...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Clara McLaughlin attended Howard University, where she served as editor-in-chief of the school’s Bison yearbook. She earned a journalism degree from the historically...
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...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Telling our own story is essential to preserving our history and uplifting the culture,” said Dr. Glover. “Alpha Kappa Alpha’s remarkable 113-year journey...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Every one of these extraordinary writers is a credit to the art form, each bringing their own unique experiences and approaches to enrich...
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...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Debbie Allen became the first Black woman to be presented with a Governor’s award, which is given for outstanding achievement in the arts...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that Felix had joined the Hear Her campaign to share her story and raise...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a practicing physician at the University of Virginia - Charlottesville, Dr. Hilton has continued advocating for underserved and marginalized populations. Her efforts...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Momnibus Act of 2021 builds on existing maternal health legislation to comprehensively address the root causes of the maternal health crisis by...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Congresswoman sits as vice-chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, and the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Just like 2020, we will remember as the year of the pandemic, the year when racial inequities were brought to the forefront in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — While the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom has topped headlines in California politics, flying just under the radar is the effort to draft...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Erica Ford has received honors for implementing concepts for increasing safety that New York City officials said have resulted in a 10 percent...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — There is a constant dance Georgia organizers must play to make sure that all who want to vote have a full and fair...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The oldest son of the late civil rights leader called the more than 400 voter suppression bills in GOP-led states a reaction to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Globally, and in many African countries, women have borne the brunt of the harmful effects of the pandemic. They have had limited to...
