Her athletic performance in Rome earned her the title of one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.
Parks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 476 34th Street Oakland, California is excited to announce that Rev. Dr. Rosalynn Brookins, senior pastor was awarded...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When we decided to establish our new headquarters as a living building and began to explore what it takes to do so, we...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In the summer of 1963, Reuther teamed up with Dr. King in Detroit for The Walk to Freedom, the largest Civil Rights demonstration...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The long struggle over the development of education in the postbellum South occurred in large part because no dominant class could convince the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When she helped school her white editors on the power of her works and viewpoints on African American culture and experiences, she faced...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After 114 years of using ink on paper to deliver news that informs, educates and empowers the African American community throughout the Windy...
CHEVROLET DTU JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM — “…One of my favorite parts during boot camp was being able to sit down at dinner and talk with Fonzworth...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — In a city like Chicago — particularly in black and brown areas — children live in segregated “bubbles.” These bubbles — in addition to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Her daily joy was not simply cooking but preparing meals to bring people together. One of her most prized contributions was advocating for...
CHICAGO CRUSADER — Leavell was given a special award by the Ida B. Wells Committee from the charity organization known as Ida’s Legacy. It was founded...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Today, our nation proudly honors the sacrifices of its heroes. “From the first African-American Medal of Honor recipient to current day Soldiers, individuals...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Robert Schaffer, Public Education Director of Fair Test says, "Schools do not need the SAT or ACT – with or without 'adversity scores'...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rodney Robinson, who teaches at Virgie Binford Education Center which is a school inside the Richmond Juvenile Justice Center, was commended by CCSSO...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “So, this is a great day for the community because of this day, before Resurrection Sunday, a great resurrection is occurring on Ayers...
NNPA ESSA PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN — In order for education to capitalize on the strengths and talents of learners and the skills and professionalism of their...
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — Set a goal, keep your eyes on the prize and work toward it. That’s what you have to do.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Black Press remains resilient and powerful with NNPA members providing excellent reporting from a Black perspective for more than 75 years while...
By Lee A. Daniels NNPA Columnist Although he forged a distinguished career as a 10-term Republican Congressman from the early 1950s to the early 1970s,...
By Zenitha Prince Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently released a new rule to assist...
CHICAGO (The Washington Post) – When the Fair Housing Act was passed in 1968, it barred the outright racial discrimination that was then routine. It also required the...
(Salon) – The continuing decline of public sector jobs at local, state, and federal levels is having an abysmal economic impact on African Americans, for...
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago is the most segregated city in the United States, while also being one of the most diverse, according to a new analysis...
DALLAS (New York Times) — A block from the tourist-swarmed headquarters of the former Texas School Book Depository sits the old county courthouse, now a museum....
DALLAS (New York Times) — A block from the tourist-swarmed headquarters of the former Texas School Book Depository sits the old county courthouse, now a museum....