By Austin Gage, California Black Media After a three-year hiatus, the 12 member California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held its “African American Leaders for Tomorrow Program”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It includes strengthening critical provisions of the Affordable Care Act, providing Medicare with authority to negotiate certain prescription drug costs, and administration officials...
Courtesy of the U.S. Dept. of Education Our nation’s young people are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Even before the pandemic, rates of depression, anxiety...
By Christina Dello Buono Surging mortgage rates combined with double-digit price gains are putting homeowners and potential buyers in a tough spot. First-time homebuyers, in particular,...
By Sarah Clemens, Oakland Post Intern The House passed the Respect for Marriage Act on July 19, 2022. The bill, which was originally introduced in 2009,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Throughout the years, the AFRO has been a leading voice in the Black community, serving as a reliable source of news and information...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The United States currently has certain interim policies and tools, such as automatic stabilizers like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Unemployment Insurance...
By Tamara Shiloh The minstrel shows of the early 19th century are believed by some to be the roots of Black theatre. However, they were written,...
By Richard Johnson The Formally Incarcerated Giving Back (FIGB) org. is launching a voter drive to protect and encourage democratic participation while seeking educational, economic as...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — As an established institution, each school year promises a predictable rhythm with a clear intention for both the students and staff—focus on...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — “We used best practices to plan and hold today’s event. I did not know what to expect, and the turnout was overwhelming,”...
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By Ken Epstein Oakland Unified School District security officers arrived at Parker Elementary School in East Oakland on Thursday, Aug. 4 to change the locks and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The first Zillow HBCU Housing Hackathon, in 2021, drew 150 students, representing 17 HBCUs. A team of four Morehouse College students won first...