By Brandon Patterson Civil rights activist Charlene Mitchell, a long-time Communist Party leader and freedom fighter, passed away in Manhattan, New York, on Dec. 14, 2022....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — How should we say thank you adequately to leaders and freedom fighters who have passed away? We all should keep fighting for freedom...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The elder McDonald, served as president & CEO of Liberty Bank from its founding in 1972, leading and growing the Black-owned bank for...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Unlike one hundred years ago, we know what’s coming and what we can do to stop such actions. We know that from the...
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is a gift that we at the Poetry Foundation can recognize this diverse, dynamic group of artists. This year’s Pegasus Award winners...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “For young people who don’t have access to caddie programs where they live, the WGA Caddie Academy offers a supportive community and an...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Roy Bryant, the husband of the woman who claimed she was whistled at and brother-in-law, J.W. Milam kidnapped and brutally murdered Emmett Till....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’re celebrating 110 years of Poetry magazine this year and approaching 20 years of the Poetry Foundation in 2023. We wanted to do...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With an all-Black female crew, American Airlines hosted the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars tour, recognizing how Coleman bravely broke down barriers within the world...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As we celebrate the Foundation’s second anniversary this month, the latest round of support represents continued commitment to creating employment opportunities, furthering career...
Night Out for Safety and Liberation Events Held in More Than 50 Communities Across the Country Photos courtesy of Ella Baker Center, photography by Brooke Anderson...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Prosecutors had asked the judge to sentence Kelly, 55, to 20 years. R. Kelly’s defense team asked for 10 years or fewer. The judge...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “What’s exciting about our collaboration with the Marcus Graham Project is that we’re giving these enthusiastic, future industry leaders tangible tools and resources...
By Brandon Patterson In February, Hope Chicago, a Chicago scholarship program, made headlines for surprising students at five public high schools in Chicago with full college...
Discounted tickets on sale now for June 30 to July 4 Courtesy of Marin County Renowned for presenting world-class music, the Marin County Fair will have...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At the last minute, due to Omicron concerns, the 2022 Sundance Film Festival morphed from an in-person and virtual event to a purely...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Poetry Foundation building reopened to the public on April 7 with a robust lineup of programming and events. Like all Foundation programs,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The tour’s first stop was the now dilapidated, overgrown-with-vines Bryant’s Grocery, on Money Road, in Greenwood, Miss., where 14-year-old Emmett Till of Chicago...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is not a Black story; it is an American story. Through our partnership with Gravitas, our...
The Center for COVID Control, which has more than 100 testing sites around the country, including in Bay Area cities such as San Jose, San Ramon,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “HBCUs and their students are vital to the fabric of our nation and I will always champion for their success,” said Roland S....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I wanted to use this list as an opportunity to elevate some films that may have been undervalued or overlooked for a variety...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Can a seed planted and cultivated at a historically Black university over time grow into a full-blown, competitive NCAA Division 1 program in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A United Nations report released earlier this year concluded, “Racism is embedded in the structures of our society.” While police brutality, the wealth...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now is the time for the Congress of the United States to act and to vote to pass President Joe Biden’s bold and...
