NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many learned about the Baltimore City Police through the case of Freddie Gray, who died in April 2015 following his arrest after running...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the first African Americans to hold prominent positions in both broadcast and print journalism, Ifill was a trailblazer in the profession.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Whites are caught with illegal drugs more often. However, according to the new analysis, Whites were more likely to be found with drugs,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The renowned mathematician was instrumental in Alan Shepherd's 1961 journey to space. She also played a pivotal role in John Glenn becoming the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "People are very frustrated. People want this administration to go. And let me tell you something. I'm at the top of that list....
Governor Gavin Newsom was in American Canyon for a press conference regarding PG&E –– but that did not stop Brenda Knight from discussing Ladies in Red...
Presidential Candidate Senator Corey Booker made a small intimate campaign stop in Oakland last week. About 300 supporters waited patiently in the afternoon sun for the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), the chair of the CBC, said suspending flights from the United States to all destinations outside of Havana is...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved an agreement between the city and Ensley District Developers, LLC to redevelop the historic Ramsay-McCormack building in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “His voice could shake mountains and stir the most cynical hearts, inspiring us all to be better. His authority came not from the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Mr. President, “Your shamelessness knows no bounds. From day one of your presidency, you have attacked our democracy and now you have set...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The U.S. House of Representatives passed five financial services bills, including bills to: close loopholes in and ensure better enforcement of this country’s...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The FIRST STEP Act upholds one end of the criminal justice bargain to the black community: 90 percent of the prisoners who have...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The African Union President's Office spokeswoman Ebba Kalondo has maintained that Ambassador Chihombori-Quao didn't lose her job because of France or her fiery...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Conyers, who was the first African American to chair the powerful House Judiciary Committee, also helped spearhead the 1994 Violence against Women Act....
OAKLAND POST — While establishing a fire lane and cleaning a portion of a Home Depot parking lot where around 50 unhoused residents live, on Oct. 22...
ATLANTA VOICE — Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that Shelby Busó has been named Chief Sustainability Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing...
THE AFRO — While County Executive Angela Alsobrooks continues to promote her “Prince George’s Proud” initiative, she wants everyone to count…literally. Alsobrooks is determined that all residents...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hosted by the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center, a nonprofit founded by a bipartisan group of African American leaders from across the country who...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Leader Schumer’s new proposal would make clean cars and charging stations available to all Americans and will help meet carbon emissions targets scientists...
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The county Board of Supervisors voted last week to move forward with the next phase of the Magic Johnson Park revitalization project that...
In countries like Nigeria and Haiti, electricity blackouts are routine. Power outages sometimes last for more than a week in Haiti, where only about 25 percent...
FLORIDA COURIER — Gov. Ron DeSantis during the 2020 legislative session will continue to push lawmakers to simplify occupational licensing requirements for jobs such as interior...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When I went to the police academy, which was some time ago, a lot of people were coming back from Iraq, and they...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — An analysis by USA Today’s Aamer Madhani noted that, with 12 candidates vying for voters’ attention at the debate, “the White House contenders...