All posts tagged "culture"

Improving Child Welfare to Help Kids Heal and Thrive in Early Education Years

NNPA NEWSWIRE — We must ensure they have the nurturing relationships, stable homes, and access to mental health services they need to thrive socially, emotionally, mentally,...

NNPA President Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Inspires Graduates with Powerful Commencement Address at Voorhees University

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Voorhees University President, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, said the school was honored to have Dr. Chavis provide the 2024 graduation address. “We are honored to have Dr. Chavis...

Opening Soon: Vibe Bistro Is Richmond’s New Hub for Coffee, Cuisine, Community and Culture

Vibe Bistro, located at 1503 MacDonald Ave., Suite B, Richmond, CA, is announcing its grand opening week, May 21-26, 2024. The café will be a hub...

Mayor Breed Proposes Waiving City Fees for Night Markets, Block Parties, Farmers’ Markets, Other Outdoor Community Events

Mayor London N. Breed introduced legislation on April 26 to encourage and expand outdoor community events. The first will waive City fees for certain events, making...

Richmond Preps for Full Weekend of Cinco de Mayo Festivities

Cinco de Mayo festivities in Richmond and San Pablo are some of the bests in Bay, and organizers say that tradition will be alive and well...

Bob Marley, One Love Film: A Cinematic Triumph Transforming Lives and Communities Across Jamaica and Beyond

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The oldest son of the reggae legend provided a thoughtful reflection on the emotional and psychological impact of the threats and challenges his...

OP-ED: An Agenda for Black America 2024

NNPA NEWSWIRE — An effective strategy to overcome poverty in Black America is to increase homeownership and prevent racial hypersegregation. President Biden has pursued some regulatory actions to...

Richmond Resident’s Nonprofit Honors African American Contributions

When A.J. Jelani was growing up in project housing in San Francisco, his family couldn’t afford Christmas gifts, so his sister found an old toy gun,...

2024 Primary Election Candidates for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5 Seat

Nine candidates have filed to run for the Alameda County District 5 Board of Supervisors seat in the March 2024 primary election race to replace current...

OP-ED: Remembering Our Past…Redefining Our Present…Reaffirming Our Future: “The Teaching Our Own History” Task Force

NNPA NEWSWIRE — We have launched a statewide task force in conjunction with the Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc., Reverend Dr. Carl Johnson, President, to demand...

Oakland Public Library Announces Limited Edition Library Card Contest Celebrating African Americans and the Arts in Oakland

Oakland has a rich history of artistic innovation by African Americans that has shaped the culture, political landscape, and social justice movements in the city.  This...

Bullying in California: In Some School Districts, Black Students are Targeted by Their Latino Peers

On Feb. 16, 2022, a Black student in the Santa Barbara Unified School District was assaulted by Latino students. His attackers called him the N-word and...

‘Struggle for Power’ in Higher Ed Stalls Advances in Online Education, Report Says

Despite the rising demand and rapid adaptation to online education, a recent report raises troubling concerns about how the state’s higher education system is negatively impacting...

PRESS ROOM: Chicago Hosts National Pan-Hellenic Council®’s 2023 National Leadership Conference  

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Pan-Hellenic Council, which was established on May 10, 1930, has worked to bring the nation’s Divine Nine member organizations together to...

OP-ED: Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ Black History Podcast Wins Deserved 2023 Webby Award

NNPA NEWSWIRE -— “Open discussion and debate will enable us to find solutions to the racial inequality that persists in the nation today,” said noted historian...

Rise East Project: Part 3

Between 1990 and 2020, Oakland lost nearly half of its Black population due to economic and social forces. East Oakland, once a middle-class community, is now...

What Are Schoolteachers Thinking? Report Gives Insights

What teachers think and experience in the public education system is explored in a new report by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS). The...

EVENT: The Journey Home — A Comprehensive Discussion on the Power of Planning

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Join us, valuable stakeholders and experts for a deep dive into topics like: the value of end of live planning; tips on financial...

Feeding the Freedom to Grow

NNPA NEWSWIRE — This nonprofit strives to help community members appreciate the value of volunteering by allowing them to have a hands-on therapeutic and inspiring experience....

Fourth Annual ‘Juneteenth in the Town’ Jubilee Draws Over 250 guests

The fourth annual “Juneteenth In the Town” Jubilee was held on Friday, June 16, at For the Culture restaurant located at 710 Clay St., in Oakland....

Walt Disney World Resort Announces 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy Applications Opening Date at ESSENCE Festival of Culture

The impactful Disney program introduces the teens to an array of new opportunities, such as sessions teaching valuable life tools, leadership skills, effective communication techniques and...

President Biden Amplifies Importance of the Black Press of America

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "The NNPA is especially honored to hear directly from President Joe Biden for his continued support and advocacy of the importance of the...

OP-ED: Supervisors Must Implement Civilian Oversight of Sheriff’s Dept. Over Santa Rita Jail Death

Norma Nelson, a lifetime Black Women Organized for Political Action member (Sacramento Chapter) and founding member of the California League of Women Voters Criminal Justice Committee...

Auburn Avenue Research Library and Fulton County Library System Awarded $2 Million Mellon Foundation Grant

Grant will fund the digitization of a large portion of the Auburn Avenue Library’s collection. The Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History...

What Happened to Journalism’s Racial Reckoning?