NNPA NEWSWIRE — Teacher concerns transformed into organized protests when, in early 2018, the West Virginia teacher’s strike made headlines, lasting over 2 weeks. Local education...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In the 2015-16 school year, Black boys made up 8 percent of public school enrollment, but they were 25 percent of the boys...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Parents must get engaged to hold legislators and educators accountable for their ESSA State Plans. Parents must also hold themselves accountable in prioritizing...
BLACK VOICE NEWS — There is little question about the importance of closing the African American student achievement gap.
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Sen. Cory Booker recently addressed a familiar audience about fighting gun violence and encouraging Americans to reach a middle ground of morality.
“Once you get a felony conviction, your life is practically ruined based off of the current laws on the books in many states,” said nationally-recognized civil...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Kirwan, a former chancellor at the University of Maryland, leads a 25-member commission created in 2016 to recommend any changes in the funding...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Anthony Graves Smart Justice Speakers Bureau is the only program of its kind in the nation. The program works with qualified persons...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a televised interview, Moore revealed her cancer diagnosis and where she believes she’d be if it weren’t for former President Barack Obama’s...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — CBS News reported that it conducted further research, uncovering another page in Northam’s yearbook at the Virginia Military Institute that displays nicknames listed...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I believe that we can build a country where no one is forgotten, no one is left behind, where parents can put food...
Last Friday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee was named by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as one of six House Democratic members on the conference committee to negotiate homeland...
Kamala Harris returned to her birth place to kick off her campaign for the US presidency with some hometown flair. The Clouds cleared for a rally...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti praised American mayors for moving their cities forward despite the chaotic politics in Washington D.C.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “[T]he census must be conducted in a way that will not thwart the goal of equal representation,” wrote U.S. District Judge Paul Grimm,...
SEATTLE MEDIUM — Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced that Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) is expanding unemployment benefits to federal workers.
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — What’s up now that the partial government shutdown ended after 35 days.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Duncan. Tom’s knowledge and mastery of the legislative process was indispensable.”
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “…there have been vocal women of color pushing for progressive change in Congress for a long time. California Rep. Barbara Lee, who Pressley...
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — Betrayal is a dangerous charge against anyone entrusted with a nation’s security
THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER — As an entrepreneur, Robinson is the CEO of both Robinson’s Italian, a water ice dessert company, and Ituey LLC, a children’s literacy...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — First Baptist Church of Glenarden on Thursday distributed thousands of bags of free groceries to federal employees and contractors
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — The Defender asked the Houston area’s eight African-American legislators to address the issues they will personally focus on in Austin.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The American people need to put the pressure on Republican Senators who place more value on standing with the President in his insanity...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Every child should be able to have fun in a public pool without having to worry about facing prejudice.” . said Tahsiyn Ismaa’eel,...
