National
Poor People’s Campaign Activists Rally in Washington
Rev. Dr. William Barber of Repairers of the Breach recently led a Poor People’s Campaign march in Washington, D.C. […read more]
Month: June 2018
Black History
London Breed Overcomes Adversity to Become San Francisco’s First Black Female Mayor
NNPA Newswire Political Analyst Jeffrey Boney says that London Breed’s historic win in San Francisco’s recent mayoral election speaks to the power of establishing a broad coalition of voters, including targeting a large percentage of Black voters as a base. […read more]
Sports
Toxic Trump White House Cancels Philadelphia Eagles Visit after Few Players Plan to Show
President Donald Trump scrapped a visit with the 2018 NFL World Champion Philadelphia Eagles after learning that only a small team delegation would attend. […read more]
Black History
Joe Jackson Dead at 89
Joseph Jackson, the patriarch of the Jackson family of superstars, has died. […read more]
Education
NNPA, New Journal and Guide Host National Black Parents’ Town Hall in Norfolk
National Black Parents’ Town Hall Meeting on Educational Excellence at the Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church in Norfolk, Va. […read more]
Black History
PRESS ROOM: NNPA Honors Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. with 2018 Lifetime Legacy Award at Annual Convention
Civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., will receive the NNPA’s Lifetime Legacy Award at at the Lifetime Legacy Award Black Tie Gala at 7:30 PM at the Hilton Norfolk The Main. Congressman Robert C. Scott will receive the 2018 National Congressional Leadership Award during Friday’s luncheon session at the 2018 NNPA Annual Convention. […read more]
National
NAACP Statement on the Retirement of Justice Kennedy
NAACP says that the country desperately needs a fair-minded and independent jurist to replace the retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. […read more]
Press Room
PRESS ROOM: Ford Motor Company Promotes Unique Partnership with NNPA and Receives 2018 National Meritorious Award
Today at the convention luncheon, Ford Motor Co. will receive the NNPA 2018 National Meritorious Award for their outstanding sustainability of the Black Press and its contributions to the Black community. […read more]
Business
Energy Industry Continues Community Outreach
David McGowan, the executive director of the North Carolina Petroleum Council (not pictured) says that the energy industry must recruit a younger, more diverse workforce. […read more]
Entertainment
Hip-hop Legend Chuck D Praises NNPA’s Black Voter Drive; Criticizes Mainstream Media’s Coverage of XXXTentacion
Public Enemy founder and Hip-hop legend Chuck D says that the Black Press must get ahead of the curve and continue its global outreach efforts. Chuck D’s new book is titled, “Chuck D Presents This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History.” […read more]
Black History
Jackson Family Patriarch Joe Jackson Terminally Ill with Cancer
Jackson family patriarch Joseph Jackson is terminally ill following a long battle with cancer.
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Business
Real Estate Industry Insiders Work to Educate Potential Home Buyers during National Homeownership Month
Christopher Cox, the publisher and managing editor of realesavvy.com, says that June is a great month for African Americans to learn more about homeownership. June is recognized by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) as National Homeownership Month. […read more]
Business
Facebook Turns to Long-time Civil Rights Leader Laura Murphy to Lead Discrimination Audit
Former ACLU chief Laura Murphy will lead Facebook’s civil rights audit.
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NNPA Special - NNPA Black Voter Drive
OP-ED: Black Dollars Matter: It’s Time for Blacks to Pull the Trigger on Politics
Jeffrey Boney says that in order for change to take place, Black people must get engaged in the political process. […read more]
Op-Ed
NAACP on the Civil Rights Front Lines: Trump’s War against Civil Rights
Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, says that there is a direct correlation between the racism emanating from the White House and the expansion of attacks on the humanity of persons of color. […read more]