By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Through the vitriolic, and sometimes venomous, atmosphere of the presidential campaign, a highly-regarded member of then-Republican presidential candidate Donald...
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor The swearing-in of all of the primary members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet is just about complete. Most of...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) It’s forever a burning question, particularly as many African-Americans soul search, reminisce and speculate during Black History Month. “What...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Alan “AP” Powell is one of the nation’s greatest unsung African-American heroes. Powell is a member of the Phoenix...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) He’s back. At least on social media. Perhaps buoyed by several recent – and scarcely reported court victories and...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) In her book, “Hidden Figures,” author Margot Lee Shetterly pays homage to the African-American women who worked as human...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Without hesitation, Jill Lauren said that the most critical program that should be included under the Every Student Succeeds...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Last week, a federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a defamation suit against Bill Cosby in a ruling that...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) LOS ANGELES — Eight hundred Southern California businesses have joined thousands of entrepreneurs across the country in an initiative...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The National Newspaper Publishers Association has been named the 2017 Organization of the Year at the annual Driven Awards....
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Each year, the Census Bureau recognizes Black History Month by releasing up-to-date statistics that reveal the total Black population,...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) In 2016, Janet Uthman was named to Ebony magazine’s Power 100, a distinction handed out to such notable African-American...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The job of a lifetime is something most aspire to but, for some, the fantasy simply is much too...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Every American needs a RushCard — or Green Dot. That’s the mantra of RushCard co-founder and business mogul Russell...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Many White Americans cling to the notion that major religious and cultural figures are and have been represented as...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Health care spending in the United States grew at a rate of 5.8 percent last year and reached $3.2...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) CHICAGO — Nearly 500 Chicago businesses have joined thousands of entrepreneurs across the country in an initiative to create...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) It’s a trend that many are hoping won’t just turn into a passing fad. Late last month, Essence magazine...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Several prominent African-Americans and celebrities said that they supported President-Elect Donald Trump. Some even voted for him. Among the...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Steve Harvey has a lot on his plate these days. The comedian, who is beloved by millions, has been...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The death of Fidel Castro has been met with varying reactions, including condolences to the fallen Cuban leader’s family...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein has raised enough money to formally request a recount in three key swing...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Five U.S. Senators have joined the fight for accountability in the federal government’s advertising practices – or lack thereof...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Gwen Ifill, who earned dozens of accolades and awards for her deft work as moderator and managing editor of...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Omar Washington, a former professional baseball player with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Red Sox is on a...
