NNPA NEWSWIRE — One relatively unsung product of Oakland’s liberal sway is the founder of the annual AfroComicCon, Michael James. Now in its third iteration, AfroComicCon...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This world of work is most effective when the individuals contributing to and leading this evolution represent the diversity of our communities and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Former Governor Patrick’s late entry onto the presidential stage means that for the first time in history, three African Americans are running for...
In the wake of a Nov. 5 City Council meeting during which the City of Oakland denied the East 12th Street Coalition’s (E12SC) appeal to stop...
Bay Area residents and public and private organizations are gearing up for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with one special venue that is going ‘all-out,’ extending outreach...
In ongoing protest, parents and teachers, including members of the Oakland Not for Sale (ONFS) coalition, shut down the school board meeting Wednesday, Nov. 14 . ...
The Oakland teachers’ union, the Oakland Education Association (OEA) , is calling on Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Supt. Kyla Johnson-Trammell “to immediately reverse decisions” that...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — While paying homage to the elders in the Rondo community, Bianca Rhodes used the film as an opportunity to teach the youth about...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — African American women are reportedly more susceptible to being overweight or obese than any other race. The U.S. Department of Health and Human...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Higher education had not done a good job of looking at our past, or the sociodynamics of the country, the cultural dynamics, in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Before a packed venue of over 2,000, from various African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, Tanzania, Liberia, Kenya, Cameroon, Somalia, and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The United States Supreme Court's decision will determine whether a plaintiff who alleges race discrimination pursuant to 42 USC 1981 may have his...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — If the Supreme Court gets to decide this case, it seems very likely that – at a minimum – the court will choose...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Section 1981 prohibits intentional race discrimination in contracting, and protects African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities from discrimination in the workplace...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Keyboardist, music director, and composer Michael Bearden, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Usher, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and others, said the Shadd piano...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Cyntoia Brown was supposed to spend 51 years in prison before she could even be considered for parole but her precarious case caught...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now, as he awaits an appellate court's ruling that could grant him a new trial or freedom, Cosby's support base appears more significant...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By every definition, Lenora is a throwback. For “Relax,” she introduces an alter-ego, “Suga’ Love,” an afro-wearing “Foxy Brown” like character whose looks...
THE WASHINGTON INFORMER — Willis, a former New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks guard in the WNBA, joins a growing number of retired WNBA stars...
ROLLING OUT — The 40-year-old star suffered three fractures in his spine in the incident in Malibu, but he took to the stage at the Barker...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "They are not in compliance with the law," stated Merretazon, whose story of the Viet Nam War was highlighted in the 1984 book,...
CHICAGO CRUSADER — Petty Officer 2nd Class Havier Coleman, a resident of Matteson, Illinois, supports and defends freedom around the world, as a Navy boatswain’s mate...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — A statement released by Kaiser Permanente said Bernard J. Tyson passed away in his sleep. “Bernard was an exceptional colleague, a passionate...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Setting aside hundreds or thousands of dollars for an emergency – and not using it – can seem like a challenge when you...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to a study by Magnify Money, nearly one-third of households have $1,000 or less in savings. Setting yourself up for the future...