NNPA NEWSWIRE — Beyoncé’s family reportedly purchased the residence on the 2400 block of Rosedale in 1982, and the megastar herself resided there until the age...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The complaint notes that while 26.8% of Alabama’s population identifies as Black or African American, double that percentage constitutes the Black incarcerated population....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At Eastern, Belay studied Computer Science and Business Information Systems, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA in both majors! He...
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson The Birmingham Times From the stands the role of a drum major may look like sheer fun and entertainment but those few hours...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The United States is the only member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that does not require workplaces to provide paid family...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The need for long-term care can manifest suddenly following a heart attack or stroke, leaving families and individuals grappling with difficult decisions. It...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Loewe becomes the latest Black woman to hold a senior position in the administration. “I didn’t necessarily come from a life of privilege,”...
Mississippi Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson revealed that some of the 41,000 hours of video footage from the January 6, 2021, insurrection that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy...
The San Francisco Foundation (SFF) and OCCUR are bringing back workshops to help small nonprofits, especially those run by faith-based groups, to raise money to support...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade statute and effectively taking away reproductive rights, some believe voters are now...
This year commemorates the landmark enactment of the Fair Housing Act 54 years ago on April 11, 1968. WC of ARPB is the local chapter of...
“Like other agencies, BART has been hit hard during the pandemic, and these funds will go a long way to protect the BART workers who make...
The pastors in our network, their congregations, staff, and volunteers at our churches and in our community have done an excellent job. Their effort has contributed...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Black people in the United States are being hospitalized for the virus 2.6 times more than...
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Delta variant have fundamentally changed many of our lives, the way we live and the manner in which we interact...
The recipients of the 2021 Youth Public Service Award are students from Virginia high schools.
We always knew that we would have to fight for good pay and benefits.
Holy Names University (HNU) has appointed Dr. Kimberly Mayfield as vice president for External Relations and Strategic Partnerships.
Mayor London N. Breed and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) announced the expansion of CityBuild, a nationally recognized construction training program that provides...
It was August 16, 1857. David Drake (c. 1800– c. 1870s), an enslaved African American, had just completed a 19-inch greenware pot. On it he inscribed:...
In 2022, the voters of Oakland will have an opportunity to elect the next mayor for our city. The Mayor of Oakland is the head of...
Inspired by Robert F. Smith's 2019 “Morehouse Gift,’ Initiative will provide STEM majors at 9 HBCUs a more equitable alternative to fund their education
African American writers and poets have for years openly challenged cultural stigmas, creating classic works of literature. Many have earned Pulitzer and Nobel prizes, NAACP and...
New Evacuation System for Alameda County
Complain about the media representation of Oakland all you want. Last week, in the national media, Oakland was portrayed as a great place to live, work,...