BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Carolyn Jean Cheeks Kilpatrick, an assertive advocate for Detroit and Black owned business, died on October 7 in Atlanta. She was 80.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — the Black voice is too often invited in only to be pushed out when it dares to speak of the nation’s truths. Attiah,...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — At the annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation awards dinner that marks the end of the half century old legislative conference commonly known as...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — For 54 years, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference has taken place in Washington, DC. This year, there’s a more urgent...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has released Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America, a sweeping set of recommendations...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “At a time when the entire world has paused to reflect, and have a long-overdue racial reckoning, when the world is finally coming...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hosted by Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans, panelists included Rob Busby, Sr., the President and CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers; Economist and...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The U.S. political system has been partial to right-wing politicians and causes because of their use of money and organization for voter suppression, particularly...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Republican Dan Bishop narrowly won a special election this week for a seat in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District, which some political analysts point...
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!["The first thing we have to do is focus on the issues. We can't spend all of our time talking about [the scandals] and not talking about equity in education," said Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA).](https://blackpressusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/rep-bobby-scott-featured-web-80x80.jpg)
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "If we are going to prepare our country's youth for their future properly, we must ensure that we are giving them the fundamental...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One of the biggest barriers our research has identified is lack of awareness about the opportunities in our industry. We’re partnering with a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We expect that in this workforce of future, African Americans and Latinos will supply almost 40 percent of the workforce…” Mike Sommers, president...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Partnering with the best and brightest technical experts from government, academia, and industry, The American Petroleum Institute (API) has developed almost 700 standards...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Elia Quintana, the director of Stakeholder Relations for API , Dr. Carlos Rodriguez, and Stewart joined the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) Midwinter...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rockeymoore Cummings defeated Kathleen Matthews, who was the incumbent, for the position. Matthews is a Montgomery County businesswoman. The term for Maryland Democratic...
NNPA NEWSWIRE -— “It’s about where we came from and where we’ve got to go,” Senator Harris told NNPA Newswire. “This is a pivotal moment. I...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Congressional Black Caucus Foundation staffers, along with interns and fellows, volunteered all day Tuesday at the Ronald Walters Election Day Command Center at...
AFRO — The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity needs to step up and lead the way for men to participate in the voting process, said panelists at...
It’s that time of year, once again. The 47th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) will take place from Wednesday, September 20 to...
By D. Kevin McNeir (The Washington Informer, NNPA Member) Charles B. Rangel, the celebrated dean of New York’s congressional delegation currently serving as a member of...
By R. Donahue Peebles (Chairman, of the Board of Directors of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.) Throughout America, minority communities are being undermined by a...
By A. Shuanise Washington (President and CEO Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated) The lack of access to capital is one of the gravest threats confronting minority-owned...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) announced that legendary actors Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree, and music icon Dionne Warwick will accept awards...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) will kick off its newly expanded exhibit showcase with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September...
“Mandatory Minimums: New Opportunities for Criminal Justice Reform” by Linda Poulson Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper Mandatory minimum sentencing is an out-of-touch, unfair...
