BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Lieutenant Colonel George E. Hardy, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen to fly combat missions during World War II, has died in...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Pope’s factual anthropological roots are not just symbolic. According to genealogist Jari Honora, his maternal lineage traces directly to the Black community...
WORD IN BLACK — Diving into culturally relevant reading over the holidays can be transformative for Black students. Research indicates that reading can reduce stress by 68%,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The world won’t get no better if we just let it be.” Rev. James Lawson Jr. embodied these lyrics. He was a courageous...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Wilmington Ten were a group of civil rights activists wrongfully convicted in 1971 for the firebombing of Mike’s Grocery Store and shooting...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Lead by example by eliminating distractions behind the wheel and always driving soberly. According to the National Safety Council, a recent survey reported that 91%...
INGLEWOOD TODAY — As with all traditions in all cultures, it is up to the elders to pass down the rituals, food, language, and customs that...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a statement, Madison's family invited fans and friends to send condolences. "Joe dedicated his life to fighting for all those who are...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The attack marks the third drone strike on the outpost in the past six months, with the first two occurring in the latter...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — NNPA President and CEO Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., also an SCLC youth coordinator alum back in the 1960s, concurred. “Dr. King...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Given the fact that today in America, Black Americans and other communities of color are being told to shut up, stay asleep, don’t...
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...
By Tanya Dennis When civil rights attorney Pamela Price decided to run for Alameda County District Attorney, her life was already the personification of poet Langston...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — I Am Fannie is a celebration of Hamer’s life and legacy with a clear call to action – VOTE. The campaign includes get-out-the-vote events to register...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One could argue that President Donald Trump revealed the true nature and depths of ignorance, prejudice, xenophobia, institutionalized racism, and systemic stupidity camouflaged...
THE AFRO — “We know that barely 2 to 3 percent of all women have gross revenues of a million dollars, but if you break it...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jeremiah Josey is quickly becoming the face of autistic young adulthood. At just 22, he is already a baker, model, author, and motivational...
Emma H. Pendergrass, a devoted mother and sister, an outstanding attorney, inspirational educator, a consummate travel agent, leader, and friend to many, passed on July 17,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The film “Birth of a Planet” tells the story of a group of 13 formerly enslaved men in Richmond, Va. who used a...
By Ben Jealous The young man who murdered 10 people in Buffalo, New York on May 14, was out to kill Black people. He chose a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Autherine Foster “was the embodiment of courage,” said Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, who chairs the organization. “As the first Black student to attend...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Kelly Rowland proved an inspiration to 100 young and impressionable students who descended upon Disney World for the four-day 2022 Disney Dreamers Academy....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Telling our own story is essential to preserving our history and uplifting the culture,” said Dr. Glover. “Alpha Kappa Alpha’s remarkable 113-year journey...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Now is the time for Congress to embrace bold, courageous leadership and join Congresswoman Cori Bush in co-sponsoring The People’s Response Act and ensuring its...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When selected for the position of pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Georgia, Warnock was the youngest ever to serve in...
