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William J Barber II Poor People Campaign

OP-ED: The Good News In 2024: Poor People Are the New Swing Vote

NNPA NEWSWIRE — We are bringing the everyday people who’ve demanded better wages from their bosses to Washington insist that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents make clear...

Of the banned books studied by PEN America, they were most likely to have LGBTQ+ content (41%) or characters of color (40%). Among the top reasons for book bans were titles having to do with race or racism (21%), and titles with themes of rights or activism (10%).

Black History3 years ago

COMMENTARY: Why We Need Diverse Books in Schools

NNPA NEWSIRE — “Education should be the space where you can learn about everything and anything that you want. There should be no limits to the...

BlackPressUSA4 years ago

Rent Striking Oakland Tenants Say They’re Facing “Retaliatory Harassment”

By Zack Haber | Post News Group Since tenants living in the ReNew on Merritt building on 1130 3rd Ave. in Oakland started collectively withholding rent,...

“Young Visionaries has always had that standpoint of being in the community, working directly with the community and figuring out the needs of the community,” said CEO Terrance Stone.

Black History4 years ago

YVYLA Expands Programs

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’re sending e-blasts and social media posts to let people know we’re hiring and beefing up our administration. Given that amount of money,...

Black History4 years ago

Black GOP Candidates Tap Into Voter Frustrations in 2022 Election Cycle

By Tanu Henry, California Black Media There are 12 Black Republicans running in statewide races across California this election year. Come June 7, when the primaries are...