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]
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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]
Black History
NNPA Publishers’ Forum: Houston Forward Times’ Karen Carter Richards Continues the Work of Her Trailblazing Parents
Karen Carter Richards is the publisher of the award-winning Houston Forward Times and the 1st Vice Chair of the NNPA. […read more]
Financial Management
Prepare to Prosper Part 2: Responsible Home Buying
Purchasing your first home could be another way to build your wealth. But lack of knowledge about the process may stop some from achieving their homeownership dreams. But if you’re ready to put down roots, these eight tips may be able to help you prepare, and prosper now and into the future. […read more]
Financial Management
Prepare to Prosper Part 1: Improving your financial health
If you’re ready to financially prosper, join us for a multi-part financial series, Prepare To Prosper. In each article, we’ll discuss different ways to help increase your personal wealth including tips on saving, investing and credit along with guidance on entrepreneurship and homeownership. […read more]
Health
KC Morse, Dr. Biree Andemariam Talk about Sickle Cell Disease on World Sickle Cell Day
KC Morse (left) and Dr. Biree Andemariam say that more work needs to be done to empower sickle cell disease patients and to increase awareness about SCD in the medical community. […read more]
Financial Management
Prepare to Prosper Part 2: Responsible Home Buying
Purchasing your first home could be another way to build your wealth. But lack of knowledge about the process may stop some from achieving their homeownership dreams. But if you’re ready to put down roots, these eight tips may be able to help you prepare, and prosper now and into the future. […read more]
Op-Ed
OP-ED: This Is America: Black Clergy Jailed and Shackled for Supreme Court Prayer Protest
Julianne Malveaux says that the 21st century Poor People’s Campaign, launched by Rev. William Barber, is an attack on poverty, racism, and militarism, and also ecological devastation and our nation’s “moral devastation.” […read more]
Press Room
PRESS ROOM: Ford’s Red-Hot Expedition Tops Government Crash Test Ratings with Five Stars, Making It Best Among Competition
The Ford Expedition is the only vehicle in its segment to earn an Overall Vehicle Score of five stars. […read more]
Op-Ed
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker: Let’s Talk about Economic Justice, Before We Legalize Marijuana in Maryland
Prince George’s County Executive and Maryland gubernatorial candidate Rushern Baker says that we must fiercely advocate for those who have suffered the most from past drug laws, before we legalize marijuana for personal use in Maryland. […read more]
Education
The Secret to Success for All Students Is Parental and Community Engagement
Dr. Elizabeth Primas says that the Every Student Succeeds Act places increased priority on parental engagement. […read more]
Entertainment
Film Review: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” Is Pure, Sci-Fi Movie Magic (Rating 4 out of 5 stars)
NNPA Newswire Film Critic Dwight Brown says that “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” worked its magic in its own way, even if its aura doesn’t have a long-lasting effect. […read more]
Op-Ed
The Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act Can Save Black Mommas
Congresswoman Robin Kelly says that the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act would improve access to culturally-competent care throughout the care continuum. […read more]
Black History
NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell Leads Group that Just Bought Alt-Weekly Chicago Reader
NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell, publisher of the Chicago and Gary Crusader newspapers, led a group that purchased the Chicago Reader. […read more]
Black History
Fillmore District’s Own London Breed Elected First African American Woman Mayor of San Francisco
London Breed made history to become the first African American woman mayor of San Francisco, Calif. […read more]
Business
OP-ED: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Mick Mulvaney Fights Payday Regulations that Hurt Consumers
By Charlene Crowell (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Every day, American school children are taught about this country’s founding. Untold generations were taught that in a democracy, government is “of, by, and for the people.” Yet, when it comes to consumer finance, some who serve in government Read More
Op-Ed
OP-ED: The Multicultural Media Correspondents Association Is a Direct Response to the Whiteness of the White House Correspondents’ Association
Raynard Jackson says that the Multicultural Media Correspondents Association was created, because mainstream media refuses to recognize the contributions of minority media professionals, in any meaningful way. […read more]
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2018 NNPA DTU Journalism Fellowship
NNPA, Chevrolet Launch 2018 “Discover the Unexpected” Journalism Fellowship in Detroit
The 2018 NNPA Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellows are (from left-right): Tyvan Burns of Norfolk State University; Denver Lark of North Carolina A&T University; Ila Wilborn of Florida A&M University; Daja E. Henry of Howard University, Diamond Durant of Morgan State University; and Natrawn Maxwell of Claflin University. […read more]
NNPA Special - NNPA Black Voter Drive
OPINION: Black Voters Must Hold All Politicians Accountable
NNPA Newswire Contributor Jeffrey Boney says that Black voters must hold politicians accountable. […read more]
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Uncategorized
Lawsuit Filed to Block Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
Chicago’s Jackson Park is the proposed of the Obama Presidential Center, but a new lawsuit threatens its future. […read more]
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Business
OP-ED: Minnesota’s KleinBank Violated Fair Housing Act, Failed Minority Communities
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act is the nation’s most comprehensive mortgage lending report for its inclusion of data on lending by race and ethnicity. […read more]
Health
Grey’s Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson Honored at WomenHeart’s Annual Wenger Awards
The Wenger Awards celebrate individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in the fight against heart disease in women. Black women have heart disease at higher rates than White women and Hispanic women.
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Health
PRESS ROOM: Health, Diversity and Inclusion Leader Sheila Thorne Will Receive the New Jersey State Association IBPOEW’s Civil Liberties 2018 Community Service Award
As President and CEO, Sheila L. Thorne has built the Multicultural Healthcare Marketing Group, LLC (MHMG) into a thriving and growing full-service market research, cross-cultural educational, marketing communications company. Thorne will receive the 2018 Community Service Award at the New Jersey State Association of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World (IBPOEW) Civil Liberties Luncheon on Friday, June 8, 2018. […read more]