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Persistent ADHD Associated With Overly Critical Parents
WASHINGTON – For many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, symptoms appear to decrease as they age, but for some they do not and one reason may be persistent parental criticism, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Read MoreCelebrities Talk Diversity at 47th Annual NAACP Image Awards
(NNPA) The 47th annual NAACP Image Awards was a hit at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif., as Black entertainers showed their support for one another and the show, while some expressed concerns over the lack of diversity in
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Read MoreYoung People Will Lead During February 13th Moral March
For the past ten years, the annual Historic Thousands on Jones Street Moral March and People’s Assembly in Raleigh has not only always involved young people, but also empowered them as well. “Every Moral reconstruction movement has had young people
Read MoreGaps in Teacher Effectiveness Hurt Young Minority Students
(NNPA) Minority and low-income students are less likely to have consistent access to effective teachers between preschool and the third grade than students from high-income households, according to a new report by the Center for American Progress (CAP), a Washington,
Read MoreAfrican-Americans and the ACA: Much Accomplished, More to Do
(NNPA) The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) promised to improve the delivery of healthcare services in America–especially for historically disadvantaged communities that suffer high rates of chronic illness. The ACA has begun to deliver on that promise, but
Read MoreCall to Action: Triangle Voter Rights Forum & GOTV Rally
Efforts to protect and expand voting rights in North Carolina continue to gain strength. Details of our third forum, the Triangle Voters Right Forum and Get Out The Voter (GOTV) Rally are being finalized for ongoing announcements. We are pleased
Read MoreSilivea Johnson’s Out Of Bondage Music Radio Syndication
Out Of Bondage Music Radio Syndication, created and produced by host Silivea Johnson, strives to provide it’s listeners with the very best and latest in Gospel music news and Artist musical trends. Out Of Bondage Music Syndication features a variety
Read MoreNew Iowa State – WHO-HD Iowa Caucus Poll Shows Tight Race
AMES, Iowa – As the candidates make their final push across Iowa, many caucus-goers are still trying to decide which candidate they’ll support. Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Ted Cruz lead their respective parties, according to a new Iowa State
Read MoreLinda Coleman Strives for Lt. Governor
For Linda Coleman, it’s about the issues, and whether North Carolina families are being treated fairly by this economy, and their government. With a life steeped in public service, Linda Coleman believes as lt. governor, she can make a difference
Read MorePhi Beta Sigma Donates $25,000 to Fayetteville State University
The Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., in Fayetteville presented Fayetteville State University (FSU) with a check for $25,000 recently. The donation was made in support of The Campaign for Fayetteville State University: From a Proud Legacy
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Use the Term ‘the Mentally Ill’
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Even subtle differences in how you refer to people with mental illness can affect levels of tolerance, a new study has found. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that participants showed less tolerance toward people who were
Read MoreMy Doctor Told Me I Had Early Menopause and Could Never Have Children … But I Got Pregnant
Many of us take things for granted. I was guilty, too. Thinking that whenever I decided to have children it would happen, I decided to start a family over 25 years ago. After a considerable time period, I stopped taking
Read MoreUnderstanding the NC NAACP Lawsuit Against Voter ID
(NCBPA) The plaintiffs’ pre-trial brief in the voter identification lawsuit being heard in federal court in Winston–Salem this week, alleges that Republican lawmakers amended the strict 2013 voter ID law last summer just prior to the first federal trial because
Read MoreBlack Business Matters: Beyond Disparity Studies
As I’ve written in the past, the Black leadership discussions of politics or economics in North Carolina remained debatable issues until politics gained supremacy at some indefinite time in the early 1980’s. As Black political power grew so did efforts
Read MoreEQUITY IN PUBLIC HIRING AND CONTRACTING
Click here to download The-Equity-Question Historically Black people and businesses have been systematically excluded from fair hiring and business opportunities by public bodies. An initiative has been designed to get elected officials and candidates to support the hiring of an M/WBE
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Read MoreIs Your Life in Balance? Healthy Habits to Try in 2016
(StatePoint) Is your life in balance? The new year is a great time to take stock of your routine and make improvements where necessary. Here are some thoughtful habits to consider incorporating into your day in the coming year. •
Read MoreAryan Nations Quickly Fading Into Racist History
A mere 11 years after the death of Aryan Nations (AN) founder Richard G. Butler, there is no longer an official “Aryan Nations World Headquarters” or a web site jointly promoting his racist-brand of religion, Christian Identity, his Hitler-worship and
Read MoreRomare Bearden: Beat of a Different Drum Exhibit Kicks Off Black History Month Celebration in Fayetteville, NC
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Watercolors from noted artist Romare Bearden’s only published children’s book “Li’l Dan, The Drummer Boy: A Civil War Story” are a featured component of the next show at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. The exhibition includes 26
Read MorePrinceton University Gearing Up to Host Sixth Summer Academy for Minority Teen Girls
NEW YORK – For the sixth straight year, the At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy will be held on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. The Academy is one of the only summer institutes for minority
Read More99 Amazing Black Woman-Owned Businesses You Should Support!
Federal government research has confirmed that African American women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs, and now a new directory of the top 99 Black woman-owned businesses has been released as the only publication of its kind! The book,
Read MoreThe Black Women Millionaires Mentor™ Teaches Black Women Entrepreneurs How to “Pimp Your Pain” Into a Seven-Figure Income ness in Upcoming Tour
Dr. Venus Opal Reese will kick off a ten city business training tour from Jan. 21, 2016 to Sept. 8, 2016, traveling to Atlanta; Orlando, Fla.; Houston; New Jersey; Chicago; Prince Georges County, Md.; Toronto; Detroit; Raleigh, N.C.; and Los
Read MoreAfrican American Designer Shines at Toyota
By Freddie Allen (NNPA) Rob McConnell, the manager for body engineering at the Toyota Technical Center said that he often draws inspiration from the fashion industry. “A little secret, hopefully no one is recording, but me and my wife sit
Read MoreThe State of the Union Address: Class Act, Crass Responses
President Obama did his thing when he delivered the State of the Union address (SOTU) on Tuesday night. There was confidence in his speech, some off-the-cuff humor and a little swagger when he rattled off his accomplishments and asserted that
Read MoreAnnual Commemorative Service
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service Ebenezer Baptist Church – Horizon Sanctuary Time: 10:00 a.m. Free and Open to the Public (Limited Seating) The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service is the spiritual hallmark of the King
Read MoreGoals of NC NAACP “It’s Our Time, It’s Our Vote” Campaign
It was announced on Dec. 1st, the sixtieth anniversary of the day civil rights icon Rosa Parks refused to sit in the back of a Montgomery, Ala. bus. And it is with that spirit, says NCNAACP President Rev. William Barber,
Read MoreYoung Black Entrepreneurs to Follow and Keep an Eye on in 2016
All of us have heard the word “entrepreneur” tossed around at some point in time. When you picture an entrepreneur, who do you imagine? Maybe you imagine Steve Jobs, Bill Gates or even Mark Zuckerberg. But they aren’t the only
Read MoreOhio State Dean Dead Wrong for Hiding Facts About Black Genocide and Abortion
In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, “Our primary reason for bringing an end to racial discrimination in America must not be the communist challenge. Nor must it be merely to appeal to Asian and African peoples. The primary
Read MorePaula Watkins: First African-American Virtual School Founder
For more than 30 years, Dr. Paula Watkins has spent her professional career focusing on improving the student achievement gap in the core academic areas of mathematics, writing, reading and languages for school districts in the State of Michigan. Realizing
Read MoreWhat We Blacks Need to Do: “Oligarchy Vs Pontifex”
The oligarchical form of government is we, a small number of people, make the rules to benefit us, so you keep your mouth shut, smile, bow and just follow us “aunt and uncle”. The following politicians, individuals, groups, policy and
Read MoreSupreme Court Puts Reliable Government Jobs At-Risk
By Wade Henderson Guest Columnist (NNPA) Both of my parents worked in stable government jobs, so I had the privilege of growing up in a family that owned a home, a car, and set me on a path to college
Read MoreBlack History Month Scholarships for African American Students
Every year, many organizations give away scholarships in celebration of African American history. These scholarships are usually given to African American students, and are designed to inspire the next generation of Black history makers. Here are the top 7 Black
Read MoreThe Question Was Political Accountability? The Answer Is Profound
Our first Voter Rights Forum, held in Fayetteville in November 2015, revealed the issue that has stymied Black leaders and communities throughout the Civil Rights Movement. The question has always been simple but the answer has always been elusive. The
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Read MoreCommunity Partnerships Link Latin Americans
A little boy returns from a Milwaukee library with a book of his own, to keep forever – in both Spanish and English. A group of budding young musicians come together after school to share Latin and Caribbean rhythms in
Read MoreAging in Place Downtown
A program of Comprehensive Care of Wilmington and a non-profit organization in the State of North Carolina If you are over 55, live in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina and are beginning to think about life as a senior, the AGING IN
Read MoreOut Of Bondage Music Radio Syndication Show
Out Of Bondage Music Radio Syndication, created and produced by host Silivea Johnson, strives to provide it’s listeners with the very best and latest in Gospel music news and Artist musical trends. Out Of Bondage Music Syndications features variety in urban
Read MoreHow to Invest for a Brighter Financial Future
(StatePoint) The majority of Americans say retirement investing is a priority, but more than half consider Social Security a top-three source for funding retirement, and 40 percent of millennials expect Social Security (along with 401(k)s and pensions) to fund their
Read MoreBlack Online Marketplace Launches $100,000,000 Circulation Campaign
Twenty-three year old entrepreneur Shareef Abdul-Malik of Washington, DC believes in doing for self. That’s why he created WeBuyBlack.com, an online marketplace for black-owned businesses and sellers. “It allows small black-owned businesses to grow by being exposed to an international
Read MoreVote Your Aspirations Understanding the Value of Political Participation
Educate, Organize, Mobilize – All Americans should support and aspire to equal opportunity under the law. However, the 400 year history of slavery, Jim Crow and anti-civil rights activities continue to impede the legitimate aspirations of Black Americans to equal opportunity
Read MoreDear Forward Together Moral Movement Supporter
As the year 2015 draws to a close we take time to reflect on the victories that have been won and the battles that are still to be fought. Earlier this month the NC NAACP launched a massive voter empowerment
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Read MoreVoter Rights Forums Protecting and Expanding Voter Rights: First Congressional District’s Voter Rights Forums
Efforts to protect and expand voting rights in North Carolina continue to gain strength with voter rights forums. The plan by Black elected officials and a coalition of Black publishers to convene a series of voter rights forums has taken shape
Read MoreLeaders Provide Vision — Not Division
(NNPA) Leaders provide vision. They help people understand where they are, how they got there and what they must do to go forward. They help calm nerves and strengthen courage. They are steady in times of trouble, inspiring in times
Read MoreCalifornia Medical Board Accused of Illegally Targeting Black Doctors
Physician Assistant Billy Earley says that the state Medical Board is wrongfully targeting and discriminating against African-American doctors. Corona, Calif. — Billy Earley is a Physician Assistant with over 18 years of experience. He speaks 3 languages and is an
Read MoreHelpful Hints to Make Your Money Resolutions Stick
If your 2016 resolutions is to spend less and save more, you’re not alone. (StatePoint) A quarter of US consumers are making money-saving resolutions, according to Nielsen surveys. While everyone sets out with the best of intentions, the truth is
Read MoreBobby Hill: A Vocal Transformation
Fourteen-year-old Bobby Hill is ending 2015 on a high note. Since blowing away Pope Francis and the world with his impassioned rendition of “Pie Jesu” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1985 Requiem during September’s Festival of Families, Hill has found himself
Read MoreRetirement Landscape: What to Know Now
(StatePoint) Previous generations of Americans were able to achieve retirement with confidence, knowing that they could count on a steady stream of income from what is often referred to as the “three-legged stool” of company pensions, social security and personal savings. Today,
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The Die Is Cast: Elected Officials Reject Economic Exclusion
On Monday, February 1, 2016, Pitt County Board of Education officials served notice, to all that care, that the economic exclusion of communities and people of color is totally unacceptable. Board members, the Honorable Mary Blount-Williams and the Honorable Mildred
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