By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist During his State of the Union address, President Obama promised to use the power of his pen to achieve the...
By Ron Busby, Sr. NNPA Columnist I must admit, being a single father of two Black boys isn’t easy, especially since my wife passed away...
By Michael A. LeNoir, M.D. Guest Columnist More than 15-years ago, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the nation’s major cigarette manufacturers...
By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist One of our country’s most cherished values is the idea that if you work hard you can get ahead,...
By Jawanza Kunjufu To NNPA from New American Media We hear so much about the plight of Black children and their low test scores. We...
By Walter L. Fields, Jr NNPA Columnist By any measure Ben Carson is at the top of his field. The renowned surgeon has established a...
By Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA Columnist My friend is awaiting health insurance. This is not academic. She’s afraid that she might have cancer. Think about...
By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist The African American story is indeed one of the most unique tales of human struggle, uplifting and success. One...
By Raynard Jackson NNPA Columnist I earned my undergraduate degree in tax accounting from Oral Roberts University (ORU). Upon graduation, I spent a decade working...
By Alma Gill NNPA Columnist Used by my Outside Woman Dear Alma, I’m starting to feel used. When I go out with the woman I’m...
