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Three of Sarah Hughes Johnson’s surviving children – Ned, Karen and Geneva – nestle around her. Not pictured is her daughter Yvonne. (Courtesy photo)

Sarah H. Johnson Rose Above the Times in Greenville, MS

THE NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Excerpt: Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons released a statement, expressing the city’s shock and sadness shortly after Johnson’s death. Simmons said hearts...

BlackPressUSA3 years ago

Protesters Want Ex-Chief Armstrong Reinstated, Seek Meeting with Mayor Thao

By Carla Thomas A press conference in support of former Oakland Police Department Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Saturday, March 4 was held on the campus...

Honoring McEachin: A Virginian From the Old School. McEachin is only the third African American to be elected to Congress in the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia behind attorney and abolitionist John Mercer Langston and Congressman Bobby Scott.

Black History3 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: Funeral of A. Donald McEachin Includes Tributes by Secretary Marcia Fudge, Speaker Pelosi and Leader Clyburn

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Honorable A. Donald McEachin’s life and legacy were relayed today in striking fashion by his friends and family. We won’t forget.

Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts Credit: Abyssinian Baptist Church photo

Black History4 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: The Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts II, Venerable Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, Passes at 73

NNPA NEWSWIRE — What Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III said about his friend and neighbor the eminent journalist Les Payne during his eulogy, applies aptly...

Black History4 years ago

Oakland Chaplains Respond to Need to Reduce Violence and Killings

By Post Staff The Oakland Chaplaincy Program founded by Pastor Phyllis Scott, President of the Pastors of Oakland graduated 13 more chaplains on Oct. 8, with...

Ben Jealous4 years ago

COMMENTARY: New Book Examines Life of George Floyd in Context of Racism, Oppression in U.S.

By Ben Jealous George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer just over two years ago. His killing sparked a movement to end unjustified police killings...

From left: Debra Blaylock, executive liaison/community at Faith Chapel; Bruce Lanier, architect, Alabama Center for Architecture; Kelly Greene, executive director, Food For Our Journey; Kay Simmons, founder, God's Loving Hands Ministries and Michelle Farley, executive director, One Roof. (Ryan Michaels, The Birmingham Times)

Birmingham Times4 years ago

After Public Outcry, Homeless Providers Clarify Use of Controversial Micro-Shelters

THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “There is no way that these tiny micro-shelters can provide dignity for people. They need permanent supportive housing, but the money has...

Advice4 years ago

Virtual Town Halls Addressing Black Mental Health on June 16 and June 23

By Tanya Dennis When facing a need for health care, mental health evaluation or a mental health crisis, people of Asian, American Indian or Latinx descent...

“We have to protect our people from some of these laws, some of these public policies that get passed that has unintended consequences,” remarked National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History5 years ago

Baltimore Black Baptist Ministers Conference Expresses Opposition to Proposed Maryland Menthol Ban

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am really concerned about this banning of menthol cigarettes. It was originally for flavored tobacco products in the bill, but they have...

Photo of Verda Freeman Welcome/Courtesy Morgan State University

Black History5 years ago

How a North Carolina Farmer Become an Important Part of Maryland’s Black History

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Verda Freeman Welcome, a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, taught for nearly a dozen years in the Baltimore public school...

Thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has embarked on a public awareness program to close the public school and the higher education achievement gap. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History5 years ago

NNPA Hosts Series of Interviews on Closing Education Achievement Gap

NNPA NEWSWIRE — This month, NNPA President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., conducted videotaped interviews with education experts, community activists, and college students to...

“We need to be able to work toward equitable education for all, leveling the playing field for those most at risk of being left behind, and close the gap that data shows are widening during the pandemic. We need to work toward helping now, and helping always,” said Adrienne Oddi, the dean of admissions and financial aid at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn.

Black History5 years ago

Educators Say They Must Act During the Pandemic to Close Widening Learning Gap

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many school districts continue to modify educational plans due to ever-changing state mandates, causing emergent bilingual students to be left out – either...

Nestled along the Delaware River near the state border, Penns Grove is one of America’s forgotten towns. Approximately 72 percent of the residents are Black or Hispanic, while Whites make up 28 percent.

Black History6 years ago

Activists, Parents Cry Foul at Troubled, Mostly Minority New Jersey Middle School

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The report revealed that Penns Grove Middle School Vice Principal Abner Mendoza telephoned the minor several times. While the report did not disclose...

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Sarah H. Johnson Rose Above the Times in Greenville, MS

Protesters Want Ex-Chief Armstrong Reinstated, Seek Meeting with Mayor Thao

IN MEMORIAM: Funeral of A. Donald McEachin Includes Tributes by Secretary Marcia Fudge, Speaker Pelosi and Leader Clyburn

IN MEMORIAM: The Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts II, Venerable Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, Passes at 73

Oakland Chaplains Respond to Need to Reduce Violence and Killings

COMMENTARY: New Book Examines Life of George Floyd in Context of Racism, Oppression in U.S.

After Public Outcry, Homeless Providers Clarify Use of Controversial Micro-Shelters

Virtual Town Halls Addressing Black Mental Health on June 16 and June 23

Baltimore Black Baptist Ministers Conference Expresses Opposition to Proposed Maryland Menthol Ban

How a North Carolina Farmer Become an Important Part of Maryland’s Black History

NNPA Hosts Series of Interviews on Closing Education Achievement Gap

Educators Say They Must Act During the Pandemic to Close Widening Learning Gap

Activists, Parents Cry Foul at Troubled, Mostly Minority New Jersey Middle School

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Sarah H. Johnson Rose Above the Times in Greenville, MS

Protesters Want Ex-Chief Armstrong Reinstated, Seek Meeting with Mayor Thao

IN MEMORIAM: Funeral of A. Donald McEachin Includes Tributes by Secretary Marcia Fudge, Speaker Pelosi and Leader Clyburn

IN MEMORIAM: The Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts II, Venerable Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, Passes at 73

Oakland Chaplains Respond to Need to Reduce Violence and Killings

COMMENTARY: New Book Examines Life of George Floyd in Context of Racism, Oppression in U.S.

After Public Outcry, Homeless Providers Clarify Use of Controversial Micro-Shelters

Virtual Town Halls Addressing Black Mental Health on June 16 and June 23

Baltimore Black Baptist Ministers Conference Expresses Opposition to Proposed Maryland Menthol Ban

How a North Carolina Farmer Become an Important Part of Maryland’s Black History

NNPA Hosts Series of Interviews on Closing Education Achievement Gap

Educators Say They Must Act During the Pandemic to Close Widening Learning Gap

Activists, Parents Cry Foul at Troubled, Mostly Minority New Jersey Middle School

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