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One-on-One with Judge Tammy Kemp — Amber Guyger Murder Trial

The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth I Messenger Media (Texas Metro News/Garland Journal/I Messenger) sat down recently with Judge Tammy Kemp to discuss criticism she has received as a result of her actions following the conclusion

NAACP to Address the Underfunding of HBCUs Across the U.S. on Upcoming Tele-Town Hall

BALTIMORE — On Thursday, October 10, 2019, the NAACP will address the underfunding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Maryland and several other states on a Tele-Town Hall featuring Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP and Kristen Clarke,

This Black Pilot Is Flying with a Mission of Diversity

Despite the limited amount of African Americans in the cockpit, Stanislaus said now is the time for people of color to join the pilot ranks. “There is about to be a mass exodus of commercial pilots, and their spots will need to be filled,” he said.

Environmental Justice Advocates Say Climate Change Isn’t a ‘White Thing’

“Far too often it is our communities – Black and Brown communities – that are not prepared enough, resilient enough, or adaptive enough when climate disasters hit,” Mabson said.

Eric Garner’s Mother Gives Emotional Testimony at Judiciary Hearing

“Five years ago, my beloved son Eric was murdered by people who were supposed to serve and protect,” Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner who died in New York from a police chokehold in 2014…

Profile in Education Equity: Sharif El-Mekki

El-Mekki is answering his own “nation building” call. In May, he announced that after 11 years as Shoemaker’s principal and 26 years of being inside schools as a teacher or administrator…

Remembering Red Summer — Which Textbooks Seem Eager to Forget

The racist riots of 1919 happened 100 years ago this summer. Confronting a national epidemic of white mob violence, 1919 was a time when Black people defended themselves…

Money Is Not Speech and Corporations Are Not People

Holding up the small-donor campaign model his campaign has revolutionized as proof alternatives exist, Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday unveiled an ambitious new plan to get “corporate money out of politics.”

How the US could afford ‘Medicare for All’ – Americans’ Number-One Priority

Every candidate is offering a plan, ranging from Joe Biden’s Affordable Care Act upgrade to Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for all” that would abolish private health insurance.

HUD Says Deregulation, Not Affordable Housing, Needed to Solve Homelessness

On September 16, California Governor Gavin Newsom joined by state officials representing cities and counties wrote a letter that urged President Donald Trump…

IN MEMORIAM: Groundbreaking Actress Diahann Carroll Dies at 84

Carroll starred as nurse Julia Baker in “Julia,” the hit NBC show that aired from 1968 to 1971. The show represented the first time a Black person – man or woman – was cast…

Motown Founder Berry Gordy Known as “the King of Pop” Retires

“Berry Gordy paved the way for minorities in a way that had never been seen before. His Motown Sound is now known as the sound that changed America…”

Apple TV+ First Film ‘The Banker’ Will Close AFI FEST 2019

Based on a true story, The Banker centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment…

‘Quid Pro Quo’: Texts Shine New Light on Trump Effort to Push Ukraine to Open Biden Probe

“If you’re a Republican who hung your hat on ‘no quid pro quo!’, what do you do tomorrow?” Murphy wrote. “The texts make 100 percent clear: Our top diplomat in Kiev says there was an “investigation for aid” quid pro quo…”

New Wave of Black Films Crests at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival

Nearly 500,000 film lovers flocked to the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, screening hundreds of films from all over the world. Artistry and diversity, the hallmarks of TIFF, were on view.

Senate Education Chair Blocks Bipartisan Bill to Extend HBCU Funding

When federal legislation is blocked that would extend and preserve funding for HBCUs, such actions are not only an affront to today’s college students, but also to a history that has led to only 3% of the nation’s colleges…

Fannie Lou Hamer Died of Untreated Breast Cancer

While Black women get breast cancer at a lower rate than white women, we are 42 percent more likely to die from it. And young Black women, those under 35, are twice as likely…

America Now Solves Problems With Troops, Not Diplomats

Is America a bully? As a scholar, under the auspices of the Military Intervention Project, I have been studying every episode of U.S. military intervention from 1776 to 2017.

Meet Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the Fastest Woman in the World

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a Jamaican sprinter, has been named the fastest woman in the world after her recent victory in the 100-meter final at the World Championships in Doha…

Trump’s Bad Nixon Imitation May Cost Him the Presidency

Nixon got a foreign government’s help to win a presidential election over 50 years ago. Trump’s imitation of the master has proven far from perfect, and that may cost him the presidency.

Olympic Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos Earn Induction into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

Their selection to the Hall of Fame, an honor based on character, conduct, and off-field contributions, comes 51 years after the U.S. Olympic Committee — and much of White America — vilified the heroes.

Fayetteville State University Social Work Student Receives Fellowship

Fayetteville State University (FSU) student Adriana C. Londono, received the 2019-2020 Master’s Minority Fellowship (MFP) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Civil Rights Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Oldest Anti-Discrimination Statutes

Civil rights leaders urged the Supreme Court to preserve a civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and ethnicity when making and enforcing contracts.

AFT’s Weingarten Slams DeVos’ Sickening Attack on Teachers

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos called teachers “bullies” at a right-wing think tank conference.

Federal Court Upholds Harvard’s Race-Conscious Admissions

Limited and measured consideration of race to increase diversity, to acknowledge persistent racial segregation and inequities, and to see applicants as complex people is both valid and important today.

Closing the Gap: Working to Combat Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Outcomes

When Dr. Newman was starting out as a general surgeon in Brooklyn in the 90s, she started to notice something unusual among the African American women who were coming to her…

Posting on Facebook Is Helping Nonprofits of All Sizes Raise Money

Online giving, donations for charities made through websites and apps, is growing quickly. It rose 17% between 2016 and 2018 to over US$34 billion. Some 8.5% of all U.S. charitable donations, including grants…

Black Organization to Hold Bahamas Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

The UNESCO Creative City of Music in Kansas City will be holding a fundraising benefit on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 from 2pm to 6pm at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage and State Museum…

Impeaching a President and the Resulting Investigation Has Also Unified Democrats

“An impeachment process is a viable option for the current House of Representatives given that the hearings will force several people in or close to the Trump Administration to testify before Congress under oath,” said D. Gilson, a writer who has taught popular cultural studies.

The Afro Represents Cultural Change Within Black Diaspora

O.D. Threatt makes way for the barber chair. You feel at home as he affixes the bib over your chest. He takes your glasses. He asks the usual question: “Cut it short?” He hasn’t needed to boost the chair upward for at least 50 years.

The Trump Effect — Is This Administration a Present Danger to the Black Psyche?

Vast segments of the psychiatric community, including the editorial staff of Psychology Today, and the eminent Yale psychiatrist Bandy Lee, have expounded on the potential harm on our collective psyche.

Rural Hospital Closings Reach Crisis Stage, Leaving Millions Without Nearby Health Care

Rural Americans know all too well what it feels like to have no hospital and emergency care when they break a leg, go into early labor, or have progressive chronic diseases, such as diabetes and congestive heart failure.

Evidence Continues to Suggest a Link Between Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer

Now a new study, published in the leading medical journal The Lancet, strengthens the existing evidence, and suggests the risks are greater…

Black Americans Face a Greater Risk of Being Victims of Gun Violence; Congress Must Act

The conclusions are clear: Black Americans face a greater risk of being victims of gun violence compared to their peers. The only question that remains is what will be done about it.

My Message to Those Who Would Divide Us – They Will Not Silence Us

In framing the profound impact that organized labor has had on the civil rights movement and why this relationship must be shored up and strengthened at every turn, I wanted to start with Nelson Mandela…

Develop Next Generation of Corporate Leaders – Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Hennessy Partner

The inaugural cohort of Hennessy Fellows is comprised of 10 MBA students from HBCUs, who were recently invited to New York City to engage with executive leaders at Hennessy…

Income Inequality Highest Since U.S. Began Measuring According to Federal Census Data

Federal data released Thursday showed U.S. income inequality in 2018 reached the highest level since the Census Bureau began measuring it five decades ago, a finding that comes less than 24 hours…

Since 1796, Congressional Oversight Has Fought to Keep Many Presidents in Check

George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and the country’s first president, in 1796 withheld documents the House of Representatives had requested from him…

Founders Established Precedent for Official Removal; Impeachment Is Not the Only Purpose

As Congress moves toward a possible formal impeachment of President Donald Trump, they should consider words spoken at the Constitutional Convention, when the Founders explained…

The History of the Cross and Its Many Meanings over the Centuries

In the fall, Catholics and some other Christian churches celebrate the Feast of the Holy Cross. With the feast, Christians commemorate Jesus Christ’s life, especially his salvific death on the cross…

Black Press Exclusive: Dr. Lonnie Bunch’s African American Museum Dream Fulfilled

During the intimate video-taped interview inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the two visionaries also tackled topics that ranged from the Transatlantic Slave Trade…

‘Talk Is Cheap’: Progressives Demand Pelosi Cancel Recess and Vote on Trump Impeachment as Soon as Possible

announcement of an official impeachment inquiry with decisive action, progressives Tuesday night called on the Democratic leader…

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‘Talk Is Cheap’: Progressives Demand Pelosi Cancel Recess and Vote on Trump Impeachment as Soon as Possible

Demanding that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi back up her announcement of an official impeachment inquiry with decisive action, progressives Tuesday night called on the Democratic leader…

Founder of Black-Owned Cultural Center/ Book Store in Atlanta to Launch Free Festival

Kazemde Ajamu has always had his eye – and heart – on bringing Black culture and history to the forefront, especially among the younger generation.

8th Annual Black Natural Hair and Health Expo to Feature Woman With the Largest Afro in the World

This year’s special guest is Aevin Dugas, Guinness World Record Holder of the World’s Largest Afro (Female). Aevin will be there to display her afro and take pictures with the attendees.

Black Naturopathic Doctor Launches International Association for Aspiring Healthcare Entrepreneurs

It’s not often that the healthcare industry acknowledges entrepreneurship. The business of healthcare usually only mentions the doctors, insurance companies and hospitals…

People Are Really Upset About This Black Girl’s Hair in This H&M Ad

Retail giant H&M is once again under fire for using a young Black girl model in one of their ads, but not styling her hair before the photoshoot.

NHRMC Smartphone App to Help Patient and Visitors with Wayfinding and More

New Hanover Regional Medical Center has a new free smartphone app designed to make it easier for patients, families and visitors to navigate the healthcare system.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Embraces the Black Press

“Our Annual Legislative Conference is a gathering to develop solutions to the challenges facing black communities around the world through issues forums, brain trusts, a town hall meeting, networking sessions, and more,” said Congressional Black Caucus

Cartoonist New Book, ‘Just Us!’ Should Have Everyone ‘Laughin’ and ‘Signifyin’

The condition of blacks in America and the 193-page book spotlights Carr’s style of drawing and wit. The book is broken down into nine categories: Obama, GOP, Racism, Crime, Sports, Cops, Youth/Education, and Transition and Entertainment.

Why Is Suicide a Growing Problem in the Black Community?

A June 2019 study conducted by the Journal of Community Health revealed that suicide deaths among black females aged 13 to 19 rose 182 percent between 2001 and 2017, while the rate among black teen males rose 60 percent during that same period.

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