Trump Favors Constructing a Police State

By Lee A. Daniels NNPA Columnist   At bottom, the plan of Donald Trump, the GOP’s political playboy, to “solve” America’s crisis of undocumented Latino immigration...

Bipartisan Effort to Reform the Criminal Justice System

By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist   Whenever I have an opportunity to rejoin the transformational activities of the civil rights organization that was founded...

Ask Alma

By Alma Gill NNPA Columnist   My Best Friend is Marrying ‘Wicked Witch of the North” Dear Alma,  This is a question about my best friend....

Anthony Sadler, Belgium Train Hero: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Stephanie Dube Dwilson, HEAVY   (Heavy.com) — They were supposed to be on a fun vacation, but the three men had no idea what was awaiting...

Scary Market, Yes, but Keep Cool, Investors

Robert Powell, USA TODAY   (USA Today) — Don’t panic. Yes, the stock market is in a free fall with no end in sight. But now...

Jennifer Hudson in Talks to Play Aretha Franklin for ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Producer

Jeff Sneider, THE WRAP   (TheWrap.com) — Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is in discussions to play Aretha Franklin in a biopic that “Straight Outta Compton” producer Scott...

Randy Moss: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on Free-Agent WR

Scott Polacek, BLEACHER REPORT   (BleacherReport.com) — Wide receiver Randy Moss played 14 seasons in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots,...

First on CNN: Biden Meets with Warren in Washington

Jeff Zeleny and Kevin Liptak, CNN   WASHINGTON (CNN) — Vice President Joe Biden met privately with Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Saturday in his residence at...

Why Hillary Clinton’s Encounter with Black Lives Matter is Her Defining Performance

On Martha’s Vineyard, Black Elites Ponder the Past Year

Sarah Wheaton, POLITICO   EDGARTOWN, Mass. (Politico) – For America’s black elite, this year’s seasonal sojourn to Martha’s Vineyard turned into a soul-searching retreat. The shooting...