Tenth Annual Wrongful Conviction Day Shines Light on Injustice

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the Tenth Annual Wrongful Conviction Day unfolds, the Network said they are urging individuals worldwide to join the cause, advocating for justice,...

Electrocution, Jailing Political Enemies, and Indictments: Trump Goes off the Rails as His Legal Woes and Controversial Remarks Dominate Headlines

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The controversy surrounding Trump deepened with the release of a tell-all book by Michael Lewis titled, “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of...

Whoopi Goldberg Sparks Debate Over Idris Elba’s Therapy Revelation

NNPA NEWSIWIRE — While Goldberg’s co-stars on “The View” lauded his openness, she expressed a different perspective. The veteran actress, 67, emphasized her preference for a...

Simone Biles Becomes Most Decorated and Dominant Gymnast in the World

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Biles, who returned to her first competition since she withdrew from five out of six events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics returned...

National Domestic Violence Awareness Non-Profit, Survivors With Voices Makes A Return to Houston With A 2-Day Conference Themed Collateral Damage “Divorcing Your Dysfunction” Featuring Keynote Speaker LeToya Luckett!

Houston, Texas– Survivors With Voices (SWV) has helped hundreds of women (and men) through their interactive and impactful conferences, workshops, and one-on-one programs. The founder, Dr....

UNCF Empower Me Tour Stopped at the Atlanta University Center For A Career Fair Offering On-Site Job Opportunities, Internships and Scholarships

Atlanta, GA (Sept. 18, 2023) — For decades, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) has made it their mission to help students of color seeking career advice...

LABOR STRIKE: 2023

ABOVE: United Auto Workers members strike the General Motors Lansing Delta Assembly Plant on September 29, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan. Today the UAW expanded their strike...

Houston’s 11th Annual Musicfest to Return to New and Improved Willow Waterhole Greenway

Houston’s MusicFest 2023 is scheduled for Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Willow Waterhole Greenway in Southwest Houston. In addition to...

Consumers Deserve to Have Choices in the Grocery Store: Lawmakers Should Reverse Course on Misguided SNAP Restrictions

Amidst Congress’ best efforts to keep the government open, it’s also hard at work to re-authorize affordable food; farmers are able to insure their crops, and...

Dignitaries, Changemakers and Lawmakers Tout the Black Press at the 2023 NNPA National Leadership Awards Reception

ABOVE: From left: NNPA Chair Bobby Henry and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis present an award to CBC Chair Steven Horsford (D-Nevada). (Photo...

Tamika Mallory, Warrior Queen

Some people first saw civil rights activist Tamika Mallory when she was one of four leaders of the 2017 Women’s March. Her activism hardly began there....

Care for Earthly Possessions at the End of Life?

During our lifetime, we collect a lot of stuff and things. Some are needs that enable us to maintain the lifestyle of our choosing, but many...

Looks from Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour

It would take a coffee table book or perhaps a college level course to properly explore the magic that was the fashion for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World...

Richmond Tennis Player Wins Thriller at SF City Championships

The 2023 San Francisco City Championships NTRP Gold Cup series tournament witnessed an exhilarating display of skill and determination during the Labor Day weekend. Among the...

Black Woman Gains Post as Senate Staff Director

Garrison is the first Black woman to serve as a full committee staff director in at least five years. The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies...

Report: States Must Ban Guns at Places Where People Vote

By Sunita Sohrabji, EMS Special California Black Media Voting and elections have become the targets of threats and intimidation as the nation faces a proliferation of...

State Assembly’s Black Caucus Played Key Role in Brokering $20-Per-Hour Fast Food Worker Pay Deal

By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media After months of heated political fights, and just before the Sept.14 deadline for passing bills introduced during the 2023...

Oakland PAL Athletes Win at International Children’s Games in South Korea

By Magaly Muñoz Post Staff Kids with the Oakland PAL, or Oakland Police Activities League, brought home four medals in track & field at the International...

Multiple Suspects Sought After Shooting Incident at Morgan State University

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Morgan State University Police Chief Lance Hatcher told reporters that the incident happened around 9:25 p.m. when...

U.C. Berkeley No. 1 U.S. Public University in Times Higher Ed Rankings

The 2024 report also ranked Berkeley the 9th best in the world overall. By Ivan Natividad, UC Berkeley News UC Berkeley is the No. 1 U.S. public...

Acting President of Temple University Dies Suddenly After Memorial Service

NBC News Referred to by a colleague as a ‘calm force in troubled waters,’ Temple University Acting President suddenly died Tuesday after falling ill at a...

Saving lives from Breast Cancer, Celebrating a Distinguished Artist, and Pink Party Planning!

LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 10.3.23 7PM EST

Welcome back for another entertaining episode of Ask Alma! This week, Alma and her panel and Almond Joys in the

California Has a Critical Shortage of Black Teachers

By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Numerous studies have shown that Black teachers can improve Black students’ academic outcomes, but in California, where Black Students...