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“From the earliest days until now, the AFRO has chronicled our lives from the end of Reconstruction through the Jim Crow Era, the Niagara Movement, World War I, the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the first Black U.S. president and vice president, a global health and economic pandemic, and our path forward,” said Maryland Democratic Congressman Kweisi Mfume.

Celebrities, Politicians and a Host of Dignitaries Help Celebrate the AFRO’s 130th Anniversary

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Throughout the years, the AFRO has been a leading voice in the Black community, serving as a reliable source of news and information...

Black History4 years ago

Liberian Presidential Candidate Tiawan Gongloe Makes Visit to Bay Area

By Uche J. Uwahemu Liberian presidential candidate attorney Tiawan Saye Gongloe is making a tour of the United States to gather support for his vision of...

BlackPressUSA4 years ago

California Agencies Say They Want More Black Californians to Access Jobs, Training

By Aldon Thomas Stiles, California Black Media Last week, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board, and the Riverside County...

Publisher Bobby Henry said the newspaper’s belief is that the most potent tool with which to face the challenges and opportunities of this new century is the dissemination of information.

Black History4 years ago

195 Years of the Black Press: Westside Gazette Publisher Bobby Henry’s Spiritual Journey

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In observing the 195th anniversary of the Black Press of America in 2022, Henry described the mission of his newspaper and the Black...

The Forward Times remains the only Black newspaper in the Greater Houston area that is still operated by its founding family and is the only Black newspaper in the Greater Houston area that has printed its newspaper consecutively, having never missed a week a print, for over 62 years.

Black History4 years ago

The Forward Times in Houston: Carrying Forth a Special Vision

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Because of the leadership of "Doll" Carter, the Forward Times newspaper reached a paid circulation of roughly 65,000 and is still one of...

The President is working to get both pieces of legislation across the finish line, and the American people are demanding exactly the kind of investment that President Biden and the Democrats are proposing.

BlackPressUSA5 years ago

OP-ED: Black America Supports Biden’s Build Back Better and Infrastructure Bills

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now is the time for the Congress of the United States to act and to vote to pass President Joe Biden’s bold and...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women dedicated to elevating the stature of African Americans, particularly girls and women.

Black History5 years ago

PRESS ROOM: TWENTY PEARLS Documentary Film about First Black-Greek Letter Organization Now Available Nationwide

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Telling our own story is essential to preserving our history and uplifting the culture,” said Dr. Glover. “Alpha Kappa Alpha’s remarkable 113-year journey...

As part of a new nationwide Obesity Care Now campaign, an effort by 25+ obesity care advocacy groups, including the Black Women’s Health Imperative, the YMCA, and others, we are leading the fight to modernize policies and actively working with Congress to provide obesity care, save lives, and pass TROA now.

Black History5 years ago

OP-ED: Medicare Restrictions on Obesity Care Perpetuate Harmful Stigmas

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Not only does obesity impact 1-in-3 Americans, it also takes a disproportionate toll on communities of color since almost half of Black Americans...

Ben & Jerry’s is joining more than 70 other organizations in supporting The People’s Response Act, landmark legislation introduced by Congresswoman Cori Bush.

Black History5 years ago

Change is Brewing Across the Nation

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Now is the time for Congress to embrace bold, courageous leadership and join Congresswoman Cori Bush in co-sponsoring The People’s Response Act and ensuring its...

API President and CEO Mike Sommers Speaks During State of American Energy/API

BlackPressUSA5 years ago

API Outlines Affordable and Accessible Energy in State of American Energy Report

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "A government that's focused on recovery for all should reject policies that could drive up energy costs and hurt those who can least...

U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.

Black History6 years ago

Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This is an important step toward providing American consumers more accessible and affordable prescription drugs,” Congressman Clyburn said. “In the United States, our...

Health11 years ago

Making Kids Play Outside Reduces Nearsightedness, Study Suggests

(NBC News) – Could making your kid play outside help prevent nearsightedness later? A Chinese study published Tuesday suggests it can. With 30 percent of Americans...

Health11 years ago

New Eye Test on Smartphone is as Accurate as Paper Test

LONDON (UPI) — A smartphone app was used to perform vision tests as accurately as paper tests and illuminated vision boxes during a study in rural...

Health11 years ago

Dyslexia Unrelated to Eye Sight, Study Says

BRISTOL, England (UPI) – Dyslexia is not connected to bad eyesight, according to a study which found that many patients had near-perfect vision at the same...

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Celebrities, Politicians and a Host of Dignitaries Help Celebrate the AFRO’s 130th Anniversary

Liberian Presidential Candidate Tiawan Gongloe Makes Visit to Bay Area

California Agencies Say They Want More Black Californians to Access Jobs, Training

195 Years of the Black Press: Westside Gazette Publisher Bobby Henry’s Spiritual Journey

The Forward Times in Houston: Carrying Forth a Special Vision

OP-ED: Black America Supports Biden’s Build Back Better and Infrastructure Bills

PRESS ROOM: TWENTY PEARLS Documentary Film about First Black-Greek Letter Organization Now Available Nationwide

OP-ED: Medicare Restrictions on Obesity Care Perpetuate Harmful Stigmas

Change is Brewing Across the Nation

API Outlines Affordable and Accessible Energy in State of American Energy Report

Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Making Kids Play Outside Reduces Nearsightedness, Study Suggests

New Eye Test on Smartphone is as Accurate as Paper Test

Dyslexia Unrelated to Eye Sight, Study Says

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Celebrities, Politicians and a Host of Dignitaries Help Celebrate the AFRO’s 130th Anniversary

Liberian Presidential Candidate Tiawan Gongloe Makes Visit to Bay Area

California Agencies Say They Want More Black Californians to Access Jobs, Training

195 Years of the Black Press: Westside Gazette Publisher Bobby Henry’s Spiritual Journey

The Forward Times in Houston: Carrying Forth a Special Vision

OP-ED: Black America Supports Biden’s Build Back Better and Infrastructure Bills

PRESS ROOM: TWENTY PEARLS Documentary Film about First Black-Greek Letter Organization Now Available Nationwide

OP-ED: Medicare Restrictions on Obesity Care Perpetuate Harmful Stigmas

Change is Brewing Across the Nation

API Outlines Affordable and Accessible Energy in State of American Energy Report

Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Making Kids Play Outside Reduces Nearsightedness, Study Suggests

New Eye Test on Smartphone is as Accurate as Paper Test

Dyslexia Unrelated to Eye Sight, Study Says

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