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NNPA Celebrates the CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference
CBCF prepares for its 49th ALC, the focus for all involved will be on social, political and economic issues influencing African Americans and all individuals of African descent, said CBCF President and CEO David A. Hinson.
Read More17 Million Voters Purged Nationwide Between 2016 and 2018
A Brennan Center analysis has found that at least 17 million voters were purged nationwide between 2016 and 2018, similar to the numbers discovered between 2014 and 2016.
Read MorePastor Jay on “A Call to Colors” – “We’re in it Together” – GDN Exclusive “A Call to Colors” Vol. II, Part XXI
What role would faith-based community institutions like mosques, temples and churches play in nonpartisan “A Call to Colors” civic engagement strategies to empower the African American community…
Read MoreProton Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Does the Evidence Support the Hype?
High energy proton beam therapy, an advanced form of radiotherapy, made its debut in the UK in 2018. Both the NHS and private clinics began offering this treatment in the same year…
Read MoreBlack Hair Care Entrepreneur Releases Book to Educate Women Who Are Prisoners to Their Weaves
In her book, she gives new hope whether you’re wearing a weave or not just by using professional quality products and not keeping your weave or wig on or in too long.
Read MoreA New Report Looks at Cancer in Adults 85 Plus; Fastest Growing Age Group in the U.S.
A new report looks at cancer in adults 85 and older and finds incidence and mortality trends are generally similar to those in people 65 to 84, but screening is unexpectedly high and survival is poorer.
Read MoreThere’s Cause for Both Concern and Optimism When it Comes to Democracy
What strikes me most about this discussion of a global decline in democratic norms and values, however, is how little coverage has gone to places where democracy remains robust.
Read MoreWe need to Revitalize the Great 8a Business Development Program
The 8(a) Business Development program was the brainchild of the late, great Parren J. Mitchell while he was the Chair of the House Small Business Committee and his staff – led by NBCC Board Member Anthony W. Robinson.
Read MoreAARP Contest Celebrates Sisterhood; Readers Can Win Trip, Makeover from Sam Fine
Subscribers can submit stories that describe the moment that transformed a friend into a cherished sister-friend. Claire McIntosh, the editor in chief of Sisters from AARP, told NNPA Newswire about the newsletter.
Read MoreButterfield Introduces ‘BRIDGE Act’ to Push STEM Education, Employment
Butterfield’s legislation would provide teacher education, including the provision of preservice teacher training and in-service professional development at eligible institutions, library, and media specialist training sites.
Read MoreLocal Shallotte, N.C. Artist David Pickett Reunites with Fellow Photographer Tim Barnwell
Shallotte based landscape and fine art photographer and the creator of the Journey into Purpose photo exhibit, David Pickett, recently reconnected with a long-time photo acquaintance, Tim Barnwell of Asheville, NC.
Read More‘Play in A Day’ Returns to Fayetteville State University Theatre Company
“Play in a Day” invites participation from FSU students, faculty, and staff, as well as high school juniors and seniors as part of a whirlwind, mini theatre festival…
Read MoreFayetteville State University Professor to Vice-Chair Council for National Educator Preparation Accreditation
Noran Moffett is a tenured Professor of Education at Fayetteville State University. There, he works within the College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership.
Read MoreRepublicans Fail to Deliver on Health Care Savings – White House Abandons Sensible, Bipartisan Reform
It’s a shame President Trump did not see this effort through. Millions of patients would have benefited from the change in the form of lower pharmacy bills and better health outcomes…
Read MoreThe Way Forward For “A Call to Colors” – GDN Exclusive – “A Call to Colors” Vol. II, Part XX
It has been almost a month since the momentous August 3rd National HBCU Alumni Associations Foundation Civic Engagement & Advocacy Committee (CEAC) Summit at NCCU School of Law in Durham.
Read MoreInclusion of Anti-Semitic, White Nationalist Blog Post in Daily Briefing, Sent to Immigration Judges by DOJ
A nationwide organization of U.S. immigration judges demanded immediate action to ensure that the U.S. Department of Justice operates without xenophobia, racism, and anti-semitism…
Read MoreWest Memphis Mayor Talks Jobs, Economic Boom and Inspiring Children
“Our priorities are to bring economic opportunities to this city for our people, public safety, creating a quality school system, a cleaner city, and investing in a bright future for our children.”
Read MoreWill You Answer the Call for Moral Revival Started by Rev. William Barber
In embracing and expanding the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Revs. Barber and Theoharis have asked Presidential candidates to consider a debate that focuses exclusively on poverty.
Read MoreAmerica’s Racial Wealth Gap Could Cost Economy $1.5 Trillion
“Black families are underserved and overcharged by institutions that can provide the best channels for saving,” states the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report, The economic impact of closing the racial wealth gap.
Read MoreHUD Moves to Weaken Protections Against Housing Discrimination
HUD’s announcement that it plans to weaken the disparate impact standard is part of a series of efforts by the Trump Administration to dismantle key civil rights protections in this country…
Read MorePoliticians Electrify A. Philip Randolph Institute’s 50th Annual National Education Conference in Minnesota
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) addressed members of the A. Philip Randolph Institute last week in Bloomington, Minnesota, near Minneapolis.
Read MoreHistorian Anne C. Bailey Discusses Slave Auctions and Her Involvement in NY Times’ 1619 Project
An auction took place on March 2 and 3, 1859, at the Ten Broeck Racetrack, where slaves were housed in the stables. The auction resulted in the sale of 436 slaves for more than $300,000…
Read MoreBlack Businesses, Black Consumers: A Necessary Alliance
There are approximately 2.6 million Black-owned businesses in the United States. The number of Black or African American-owned firms grew 34.5 percent between 2007 and 2012…
Read MoreA Fool’s Folly – Political Rhetoric Designed to Win Over Emotional Voters
Perhaps the president and those who help him to shape his immigration policy might consult with people such as the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, who recently suggested that migrants…
Read MoreRally Scheduled in New York to Rename Street After Obama
We request the New York City Mayor and City Council do the same by renaming a block of Fifth Avenue after the former president whose many accomplishments include: saving our nation from the Great Recession…
Read MoreNAACP Observes 400th Anniversary of Slave Trade in Journey from Jamestown to Jamestown
The two-week-long observance included a Monday, August 19, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture which was followed by a trip to Ghana, West Africa…
Read MoreExecutive Director Frankie Roberts Recognized by Commission on African American History
Executive Director Frankie Roberts was recognized by the City of Wilmington’s Commission on African American History as one of seven living legends during a celebration on July 27, 2019. Frankie was one of seven recipients selected for their outstanding
Read MoreCommunity Leaders Heartened by Portland Response to Proud Boys Rally
My read of the situation is that we wanted these White nationalists and alt-right leaders out of our community. And the police gave them the quickest and most expedient way to get out of our city…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Matters – Real-World Issues That Need Our Focus
It can become a bigger issue when it’s affecting your everyday life and you believe what you’re feeling is true. Anxiety, bi-polar disorder, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, and more…
Read MoreNNPA Makes Plans for the Future During Informal Gathering in Houston
Though it was not an official board of directors meeting, the two-day planning session and retreat in Houston included NNPA executive board members: NNPA Chair Karen Carter Richards…
Read MoreCommemorating 400 Years of the African Diaspora Experience
On a daily basis, we grapple with domestic terrorism and state sanctioned violence in the guise of white supremacy–all under the watch of one of the racist administrations since the Jim Crow era.
Read MoreBring National Civil Rights and Mental Health Advocates to Galveston
News of the arrest of Donald Neely spread like wildfire, after a couple of shocking photos appeared on social media showing two White, uniformed Galveston Mounted Patrol Officers…
Read MoreAnother Black Man Targeted, Tasered and Beaten by Police
Slightly before midnight on the evening of July 6th, an unarmed Black man, Kedrick Crawford, 45, is seen on camera being unsuspectingly and undeservedly assaulted by Baytown Police officers…
Read MoreNew Coalition of Major Black and Brown Grassroots Organizations Respond to Justice Reform Plans
“We will continue pushing both Democrats and Republicans to engage communities through a people’s process that recognizes directly impacted people as the policy experts on justice transformation…
Read MoreAfter Five Years, Officer Who Chokes Eric Garner to Death Finally Fired
In his August 19 announcement, NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill said he expects rank and file officers to be upset with him for firing Pantaleo. “If I was still a cop, I would probably be mad at me.”
Read More5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout – Stress-Related State of Exhaustion
Parts of college are simply stressful and difficult. But in the end, graduation from college remains economically beneficial. Additionally, the knowledge and skills you gain while in college…
Read MoreOrganic Food Health Benefits Have Been Hard to Assess, but That Could Change
In 2015, Miles McEvoy, then chief of the National Organic Program for USDA, refused to speculate about any health benefits of organic food, saying the question wasn’t “relevant” to the National Organic Program.
Read MoreHow Democrats Can Win Back Labor Unions and the Workers They Represent in 2020
The 2016 presidential election revealed just how much that has changed. Hillary Clinton lost in key battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin in part because she took labor support for granted.
Read MoreThe Precarious Future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Since 1989, eight historically black colleges and universities have closed because of lost accreditation or bankruptcy. The reasons are myriad, but principally because these institutions no longer command a monopoly…
Read MoreLighting the Fires of Freedom: African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement
By Janet Dewart Bell
In Lighting the Fires of Freedom Janet Dewart Bell shines a light on women’s all-too-often overlooked achievements in the Movement. Through wide-ranging conversations with nine women, several now in their nineties with decades of untold stories…
A Cyberattack Could Wreak Destruction Comparable to a Nuclear Weapon
People around the world may be worried about nuclear tensions rising, but I think they’re missing the fact that a major cyberattack could be just as damaging…
Read MoreFree College Proposals by Some 2020 Presidential Candidates Should Include Private Colleges
Some might argue that making education funding available to private institutions would divert funding from public universities. But respecting student choice might make these programs more popular…
Read More‘Christian Left’ Is Reviving in America, Appalled by Treatment of Migrants
Holding pictures of migrant children who have died in U.S. custody and forming a cross with their bodies on the floor of the Russell Senate Office Building, 70 Catholics were arrested in July for obstructing a public place, which is considered a misdemeanor. The
Read More“Save Energy, Save Dollars” Plan Asks City Council to Pay for Energy Upgrades for Poor
Whether you’ve asked yourself that question after opening your latest MLGW bill or gone a step further to complain to MLGW and/or city officials, it’s a question that seemingly defies logic.
Read MoreFormer Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams Says She’d Serve as Vice President
The overcrowded Democratic presidential field has a record six women seeking the nomination. But one prominent individual who isn’t running for the top job has thrown her hat into the ring for vice president. Former Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams
Read MoreCape Fear Community College to Offer Free Back-to-School Haircuts at Barber School
Deginald King, lead instructor at CFCC’s barber school is excited to welcome the young guests to his working classroom. “Everyone wants to look their best on the first day of school,” said King.
Read MoreNew Hanover County Democratic Party to Host Public Forum on Hospital Sale
On Wednesday, August 28th the New Hanover County Democratic Party will host a forum on the proposed sale of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) at 6pm…
Read MoreTim Greene Presents Free Film Making and Actor Workshop
On Saturday, August 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. the public is invited to join WSGE 91.7FM Radio Personality and Award-Winning Filmmaker Tim Greene as he presents a fun filled free film making and actor workshop.
Read MoreThe Divine Nine Models For Civic Engagement – A GDN Exclusive “A Call to Colors” Vol. II, Part XIX
“We encourage you to be civic-minded and be active in the community before you even join any of our [D9] organizations,’ “Brent said, she went on to explain that most D9 members began their careers at the HBCU level.
Read MoreRacial & Low-Income Family Healthcare Disparities Remain
The exchange website will help them to determine whether they or their kids might qualify for Medicaid or CHIP, and can also help to identify other potential benefits, such as the zero-cost-sharing benefits for some Native Americans…
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