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Walter Lincoln Hawkins, A Modern-Day Inventor

By Tamara Shiloh During his early years, Walter Lincoln Hawkins (1911–1992) would disassemble and then reassemble several toys to create new ones. He built spring-driven toy...

According to NBC News, GOP legislators will draw 187 House districts compared to Democratic legislators, who control the drawing of 75 districts.

Black History5 years ago

Following Census Data, Republican-Led Gerrymandering Will Commence

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Short of some hail-Mary, Democrats are sure to lose their slim House majority, and Republicans conceivably could stake claim to congressional leadership for...

“It’s a good time for the United States to really re-look at our housing policies,” Diana Yentel, the nonprofit National Low-Income Housing Coalition president, told Yahoo! News. “And see what changes need to be made post-pandemic or even during the pandemic to help those who were already struggling.”

Black History6 years ago

CDC Greenlights Evictions Despite Continued Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A study conducted by Harvard University’s Department of Housing Studies revealed that half of Americans who rent are either severely rent-burdened or moderately...

The Census Bureau works with state and tribal governments to ensure recipients of SNAP don't lose their benefits if they come to work for the 2020 Census. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

PRESS ROOM: Food Assistance Programs Critical for Low-Income Children and Families

NNPA NEWSWIRE — SNAP and the National School Lunch Program are just two nutrition programs that use census results to inform planning. Other programs include the...

To respond to the census, visit www.2020Census.gov. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Community6 years ago

Census Bureau Extends Decennial Count

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a conference call on Friday, March 20, Tim Olsen, the associated director for field operations at the Census Bureau, noted that the...

Exploring your own passions and skill set is a great start to finding a potential business idea.

Business6 years ago

Do you have a viable business idea?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — You may already have an idea in mind, but before you jump into it, it’s best to double-check that your idea has what...

When four of every 10 homeless people are Black, 225,735 consumers are impacted. Further, and again according to HUD, 56,381 Blacks (27%) are living on the nation’s streets, instead of in homeless shelters.

Black History6 years ago

Black America’s Housing Crisis: More Renters Than Homeowners

NNPA NEWSWIRE — From Boston west to Seattle, and from Chicago to Miami and parts in between, the rising cost of living is particularly challenging in...

“Through advertising, public events, partnerships and digital and traditional media, we are embarking on a nationwide effort to let everyone in the country know about the upcoming 2020 Census and encourage them to respond online, by phone or by mail,” said Steven Dillingham, director of the Census Bureau. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History6 years ago

Census Officials Kick Off $250 Million Ad Campaign in Washington

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At a news conference at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., Census officials revealed that they would have more than 1,000 ads that target...

The Census is recruiting now due to the process of getting future employees through training and other screening processes.

Black History6 years ago

U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Working for the census will allow you to help out your community and earn money at the same time. The U.S. Census helps...

During NAREB’s annual “State of Black America” forum, Donnell Williams, the newly installed president of NAREB, will announce an aggressive program to reach out and encourage Black millennials to consider, or re-consider, homeownership as a wealth building tool. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History7 years ago

NAREB Urges Black Americans Not to Defer Their Dream of Homeownership

WASHINGTON INFORMER — “Statistics show that there are 1.7 million Black millennials making $100,000 or more and could improve their financial futures with homeownership or participation...

“We know that many people today can afford a monthly mortgage payment, but that securing the upfront costs of homeownership can be a significant challenge,” said Richard Winter, the vice president and Area Lending Manager for Bank of America’s Baltimore region. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History7 years ago

Bank of America Launches $5 Billion Home Loan Assistance Program

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The new Bank of America program includes down payment and closing cost assistance; innovative low down payment mortgages; grants that can be applied...

A recent New York Times article noted another place where Black history can – and should – be made. The newspaper noted that orchestras are among the least racially diverse cultural institutions in the U.S., and Black musicians accounted for 1.8 percent of the country's orchestra players in 2014.

Black History7 years ago

NNPA Observes Black Music Month, National Homeownership and Juneteenth

NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to the history of Juneteenth, on June 19th, 1865 and more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation...

“We are not only, training and activating young people around their political issues, but we are helping these leaders understand how to build and deploy black political power,” said Waikinya Clanton (not pictured), a Steering Committee member of the Black Millennial Political Convention. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History7 years ago

Black Millennial Political Convention Scheduled in Washington

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The Black Millennial Political Convention is the only place where Black millennial voices and concerns are a priority,” said Lea Webb, the convention’s...

Economy7 years ago

ON THE MONEY: Baby boomers have different desires in housing

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Unlike just 15 years ago, many baby boomers are discovering that the large, high-end homes with their high-maintenance costs no longer fit their...

In this Tribune file photo, Mayor Jim Kenney greets Michelle Ramos, a member of the Shaolin Knights, which practices at the Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center in North Philadelpha. The recreation center will be revamped as part of the Rebuild initative - (Photo By: Abdul Sularyman/Tribne Chief Photgrapher)

The Philadelphia Tribune7 years ago

City’s lack of diversity in building trades persists

THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE — John Dent just wanted to work union construction in Philadelphia.“ There must’ve been seven, eight guys who jumped on me,” Dent said....

This fall recognizes National Family Caregivers Month, an annual observance honoring family caregivers. This year’s awareness period is a potent one for young men

Commentary7 years ago

COMMENTARY: Male Caregivers Need More Support Within the Industry

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — This fall recognizes National Family Caregivers Month, an annual observance honoring family caregivers.

Lynette Monroe is a graduate student at Howard University. Her research area is public policy as it relates to education and conflict. You can follow her on Twitter @_monroedoctrine.

Commentary7 years ago

COMMENTARY: Three Misconceptions About the Black Vote

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “…criticism of Black voter turnout that does not include increased access to high-quality equitable education is misguided to say the least. Demanding people...

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Walter Lincoln Hawkins, A Modern-Day Inventor

Following Census Data, Republican-Led Gerrymandering Will Commence

CDC Greenlights Evictions Despite Continued Pandemic

PRESS ROOM: Food Assistance Programs Critical for Low-Income Children and Families

Census Bureau Extends Decennial Count

Do you have a viable business idea?

Black America’s Housing Crisis: More Renters Than Homeowners

Census Officials Kick Off $250 Million Ad Campaign in Washington

U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring

NAREB Urges Black Americans Not to Defer Their Dream of Homeownership

Bank of America Launches $5 Billion Home Loan Assistance Program

NNPA Observes Black Music Month, National Homeownership and Juneteenth

Black Millennial Political Convention Scheduled in Washington

ON THE MONEY: Baby boomers have different desires in housing

City’s lack of diversity in building trades persists

COMMENTARY: Male Caregivers Need More Support Within the Industry

COMMENTARY: Three Misconceptions About the Black Vote

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Walter Lincoln Hawkins, A Modern-Day Inventor

Following Census Data, Republican-Led Gerrymandering Will Commence

CDC Greenlights Evictions Despite Continued Pandemic

PRESS ROOM: Food Assistance Programs Critical for Low-Income Children and Families

Census Bureau Extends Decennial Count

Do you have a viable business idea?

Black America’s Housing Crisis: More Renters Than Homeowners

Census Officials Kick Off $250 Million Ad Campaign in Washington

U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring

NAREB Urges Black Americans Not to Defer Their Dream of Homeownership

Bank of America Launches $5 Billion Home Loan Assistance Program

NNPA Observes Black Music Month, National Homeownership and Juneteenth

Black Millennial Political Convention Scheduled in Washington

ON THE MONEY: Baby boomers have different desires in housing

City’s lack of diversity in building trades persists

COMMENTARY: Male Caregivers Need More Support Within the Industry

COMMENTARY: Three Misconceptions About the Black Vote

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