NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Ziggy, your family has been such a wonderful gift to our modern world. Spreading, teaching, and inspiring love and kindness to fellow man....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The reality is, many need, and will need for years following, mental health treatment to overcome the threats and dangers experienced during the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Recent protests in communities across the country, including in my home city of Louisville, suggest that many see the blindfold worn by Lady...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many residents in DC share the conviction that we must do far more to lend a hand to the thousands of individuals —...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The catalyst for the latest demonstrations was the senseless and tragic death of George Floyd on May 25 at the hands of four...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a letter Democratic Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington) sent this week to Health and Human Services...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m honored to have legendary civil rights leader and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. moderating the ninth ‘The Bridge Forum,’”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The last few months have made the truths of being Black in America clear to all. We have watched as a pandemic killed...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For instance, Amazon fired Black and brown workers who have organized to demand more substantial health and safety protections. Thousands of Instacart workers,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The International Association of Mayors of African Descent is visionary mayors and leaders united for the purpose and vision of establishing the platform...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We call it the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and I call it historic because this is the first time in many...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Even though parts of the state are reopening, it does not mean that the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks in jails has vanished,” said...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black and Latinx seniors are more likely to be affected by health conditions that can heighten the risk of coronavirus-related complications. Black adults...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "This is a pivotal time, in our nation's history, to force positive changes within all of our institutions which are rampant with racist...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At some points on the video, you can hear Floyd begging for his life, crying out “Please” and “Don’t kill me,” and then...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now, various cities have implemented curfews as an effort to curb violence conducted outside of protests against police brutality. Unfortunately, curfews have created...
In celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we present Jody Watley! Watley, whose first stage appearance at age 8 with family friend and godfather Jackie Wilson,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For the last 400 years in America, Black people have been considered to be a second-class citizen because of the color of their...
In the 11th livestream in the series, Stacy Brown discusses the unique relationship that exists between the Black Press of America and the communities that we...
Dr. Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David A. Thomas, Ph.D, the twelfth president of Morehouse College. The pandemic has affected HBCUs, both large and small....
“The murder of George Floyd was the result of inhumane police brutality that is perpetuated by a culture of white supremacy,” a recent post from Ben...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The presence of the Confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Since 2017, they have contributed $44 million from sources including social justice grants approved by the league's players and owner's workgroup; the NFL...
ROLLING OUT — Now fast-forward 100 years to folks like Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Sarah Silverman, Ted Danson and a host of political figures still feeling...
ROLLINGOUT — Before unveiling their proposed police reform bill, the Justice in Policing Act, the politicians, each wearing a kente cloth stole, took a knee, a...
