James Washington (The Dallas Weekly/NNPA Member) It’s been some time ago, but I again heard one of the most powerful sayings a friend of mine once...
By James Washington (The Dallas Weekly/NNPA Member) I remember reviewing the letters of Paul in bible study. In doing so I was constantly reminded that one...
Dorothy Leavell, chairman of the NNPA and publisher of the Crusader newspapers in Chicago and Gary, Ind., recently celebrated her 50th anniversary as a Black publisher.
James A. Washington, the publisher of The Dallas Weekly, says that, spiritually speaking, one’s weaknesses are welcomed opportunities for God to show up and show out.
I AM 2018, AFSCME and COGIC partnered on the “Mountaintop Speech Commemoration” to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis.
Rev. Dr. James L. Netters Sr. OF Memphis remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Netters was on stage at the Lincoln Memorial when King delivered his...
James A. Washington, the publisher of The Dallas Weekly, says that, spiritually speaking, we all have the power to take it one day at a time.
The NAACP, Prince George’s County and two county residents are suing President Trump, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross over the administration of the 2020 Census. Prince George’s...
Louisiana’s Attorney General Jeff Landry announced that his office would not pursue criminal charges against Officers Howie Lake II and Blane Salamoni in the shooting death...
The Sacrament Observer reports on the shooting death of Stephon Clark in Sacramento, Calif. Clark was unarmed when Sacramento police officers fired at least 20 shots...
The Historic Madam Walker Theatre Center will get a much needed makeover, thanks to a $15 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. The site will...
James A. Washington, the publisher of The Dallas Weekly, says that, spiritually speaking, the fight is fixed and you’ve already won.
By James Washington (The Dallas Weekly/NNPA Member) I heard Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas preach a sermon, one night, that really...
By Ed Gray (North Dallas Gazette/NNPA Member) This has been a monumental year for the reaffirmation of women’s rights in the workplace and the ballot booth....
By Erick Johnson (Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) Fifty years ago, a tragic accident ended the groundbreaking career of Major Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., a Chicago native and...
By Howard Campbell (Westside Gazette/NNPA Member) The funeral service for Lowell Hawthorne, the CEO of the iconic Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill will be held...
By Candace J. Semien (The Drum/NNPA Member) At a time when many messages for young girls seem to be conflicting, Baton Rouge teens are experiencing an...
By Stacy M. Brown (The Washington Informer/NNPA Member) The only Black daily newscast on television is no more. TV One is canceling Roland Martin’s morning show...
By Chris B. Bennett (The Seattle Medium/NNPA Member) For years, the African American community has been asking and insisting that our professional athletes do more for...
By Arizona Informant Staffers (Arizona Informant/NNPA Member) More than 700 of the nation’s most influential DJs, artists, publicists, models and program directors came together for The...
By Cash Michaels (The Wilmington Journal/NNPA Member) In an exclusive interview with The Wilmington Journal, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, the president of Repairers of...
From Crusader Staff Report (Crusader Newspaper Group/NNPA Member) The Black Press lost one of its most devoted freedom warriors, last week. Walter “Ball” Smith, the publisher...
By Rosetta Miller-Perry (The Tennessee Tribune/NNPA Member) Throughout history, the Black Press has been the best friend that Black celebrities, athletes and politicians have ever had....
By Stacy Brown (The Washington Informer/NNPA Member) Fats Domino, the rock pioneer who inspired Elvis Presley, the Beatles and countless other superstars, died Wednesday at his...
By Jeffrey Boney (Houston Forward Times/NNPA Member) Hey, dope fiend? Yeah, I’m talking to you. Don’t look around. We need to have a serious talk about...
