When she returned to school to become a nurse, Karina Mendez wanted a work-study job that she could balance with classes at City College of San...
Last Saturday, Rep. Barbara Lee held her first U.S. Senate campaign rally at Laney College in Oakland. “We fight for freedom, for dignity, for justice, and,...
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During the late 19th and 20th centuries, at least 88 and as many as 200 Black towns were established throughout the United States. Mostly or completely...
The text of the bill reads as follows: “A person commits a white supremacy inspired hate crime when white supremacist ideology has motivated the planning, development,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Reverend James was a brilliant civic leader and pastor,” said Rev. Ronald E. Jones, a former Garland, Texas mayor who, like Rev. James,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After the sentence was pronounced, one of Jefferson’s sisters, Ashley Carr, read statements, including one from her sister, Amber Carr, Zion’s mother. Amber...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are committed to creating a golf industry workforce that reflects the demographics of America,” said PGA of America Chief People Officer Sandy...
Under the president’s plan, borrowers who earned less than $125,000 in either 2020 or 2021 and married couples or heads of households who made less than...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The President and this Administration are determined to help working, and middle-class Americans get back on their feet, while our opponents – backed...
Nationally, there’s a big gap between the percentage of white and Black students who earn a bachelor’s degree. And that perpetuates all kinds of harm and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Officials want to track changes in the prevalence of mental health issues and access to mental health care, understand how changes in national...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a Fact Sheet, the White House said nearly 90% of relief dollars would go to those earning less than $75,000 per year...
DeSantis’s scheme to deceive, manipulate, and harm vulnerable people seeking asylum in our country is evidence that the cruelty wielded by Trump and embraced by so...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sometimes called “Mustafa Zemmouri,” “Black Stephen,” “Esteban the Moor” or “Steven Dorantes” (after his owner Andres Dorantes, a Spanish nobleman), Estevanico was a...
On Sept. 10, 2022, Mary departed this life surrounded by loved ones. She will always be remembered for her big, caring heart. Mary’s unconditional love will truly...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The U.S. has long failed to live up to its international human rights treaty obligations on eliminating racial discrimination, perhaps more so in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “If you know anybody Black, you’ve got to tell them that statistics and studies have proven that when people of color go before...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — TWG 2022, which will draw elite athletes from more than 100 countries around the globe, will take place from July 7 through July...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — According to reports, Republican Representatives Matt Gaetz of Florida, Mo Brooks of Alabama, Louie Gohmert of Texas, Andy Biggs of Arizona, and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A warrant for the arrest of Carolyn Bryant Donham — identified as “Mrs. Roy Bryant” on the document — was discovered last week...
The Warriors are full of talented millionaires, even among the bench warmers. Jonathan Kuminga, 19, is a future all-star on a four-year/$24.8 million deal for an...
Fans screamed their admiration and from there, the hype was permanent. From the open-roofed buses, players waved to fans and threw merchandise like glasses and shirts....
Dec. 31, 1862, then, would become the Watch Night of all Watch Nights. Ninety-nine days earlier, Pres. Abraham Lincoln had announced his intention to free people...
Mayor Garcetti’s signing is one among many commemorations of Juneteenth nationwide as a growing number of states and municipalities officially honor the historic holiday long celebrated...