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NNPA Hosts Series of Interviews on Closing Education Achievement Gap
Not only have K-12 students felt the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but college students also have been forced to perform under the toughest of conditions. For the African American students and others in underserved communities, the already vast
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM: “He Took A Bullet for Me,’’ Famed Wilmington 10 Leader Remembers Comrade, Marvin “Chilly” Patrick
It is a story that, until now, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., had reserved only for a forthcoming memoir, Freedom’s Constant Struggle, about the true story of the legendary Wilmington 10. The group of U.S. political prisoners, whose fight for freedom, justice,
Read MoreDoctor Susan Moore, An African American Physician, Chronicles the Racist Medical Care that Led to Her Death
The disparities in health care treatment for African Americans extend not only to the millions of underserved patients in U.S. hospitals and medical facilities but also, sadly, to frontline healthcare professionals. Just weeks after Dr. Susan Moore, an African American
Read MoreEducators Say They Must Act During the Pandemic to Close Widening Learning Gap
The lack of a quiet place to work and resources like internet service often hamstrings students of color’s ability to adequately learn during the pandemic, according to education experts who share their frustration about the inequities in education faced by
Read MoreFormer NBA Star Junior Bridgeman Purchases EBONY Magazine
The legendary EBONY magazine is being revived. Former NBA star Junior Bridgeman reportedly has anted-up $14 million for the famed Black media publication. The magazine, which was founded by John H. Johnson in 1945, was forced into bankruptcy earlier this
Read MorePresident-Elect Biden Nominates Miguel Cardona for Education Secretary
Campaign Continues to Live up to Diversity Promise On Wednesday, December 23, President-elect Joe Biden selected Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona as his nominee for education secretary. Cardona’s nomination delivers on Biden’s campaign pledge to appoint an individual with public
Read MoreWhile Some Minority Students and Teachers Thrive in Distant Learning, Others Struggle Daily
Sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the NNPA continues its campaign to raise awareness about education barriers for students of color and help bridge the learning gap for minorities, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. In a series of
Read MoreCan Joe Biden ‘Heal’ the United States? Political Experts Disagree
Editor’s note: When Joe Biden becomes president on Jan. 20, 2021, he will lead a fractured nation whose political factions are separated by a chasm. In his victory speech, Biden asked Americans to “come together” and “stop treating opponents as enemies.” Is
Read MoreThe Morality of Feeling Equal Empathy for Strangers and Family Alike
The year 2020 has been no stranger to suffering. In the midst of a global pandemic, widespread financial hardship and violence arising from systemic racism, empathy for others’ suffering has been pushed to the front and center in U.S. society. As society grapples to
Read MoreSeven Research-Based Resolutions to Strengthen Your Relationships in the Year Ahead
The new year is going to be better. It has to be better. Maybe you’re one of the 74% of Americans in one survey who said they planned on hitting the reset button on Jan. 1 and resolving to improve. Those New Year’s
Read MoreThe Truth in Black and White: An Apology from The Kansas City Star
Today we are telling the story of a powerful local business that has done wrong. For 140 years, it has been one of the most influential forces in shaping Kansas City and the region. And yet for much of its
Read MoreDr. Dominique Harrison Joins Joint Center as Director of Technology Policy
The Joint Center is excited to announce Dr. Dominique Harrison has joined the team as Director of our Technology Policy program. Dr. Harrison will lead the Joint Center’s work on key tech policy issues affecting Black communities, including those related to data privacy, access
Read MoreNew Economics for a New Generation of Constructive Collective Action – GDN Exclusive
There is an issue of great significance to African Americans historically created and maintained by Corporate America from the beginning of the establishment of this country. The history is well-known and not debatable. That issue is Economic Inequality or Economic
Read MoreHow to Outsmart Your COVID-19 Fears and Boost Your Mood in 2021
After a year of toxic stress ignited by so much fear and uncertainty, now is a good time to reset, pay attention to your mental health and develop some healthy ways to manage the pressures going forward. Brain science has
Read More‘This Is a No-Brainer’: House Democrats Announce Effort to Pass $2,000 Payments as Trump Demands Bigger Checks
House Democrats are planning to request unanimous consent this week to approve sending one-time $2,000 direct payments to most Americans after President Donald Trump late Tuesday attacked the recently passed $900 billion coronavirus relief bill as a “disgrace” and suggested he might
Read MoreWhat’s Not Being Said About Why African Americans Need to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other national health leaders have said that African Americans need to take the COVID-19 vaccine to protect their health. What Fauci and others have not stated is that if African Americans don’t take the vaccine, the nation
Read MoreHow Holiday Cards Help Us Cope With a Not-So-Merry Year
Mahogany is a personal expression brand that provides an authentic and engaging experience for African Americans and those inspired by African American culture. The card line exists to enhance emotional connections between family, friends and the community by capturing what’s most
Read MoreWalking is So Much More Than Just Exercise
If I haven’t before, let me ask you now. Can somebody explain a “faith walk” to me? I frequently refer to my own spiritual transformation that way and I’ve had others describe this “thing” that I’m on …’as you go
Read MoreBlack Woman, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Developed the Scientific Approach to the Coronavirus Vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease doctor and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addressed the African American community’s fears of accepting the new coronavirus vaccine. “To my African American brothers and sisters … this
Read MorePresident-Elect Biden Selects Fmr. Ambassador Susan Rice for Top White House Post
President-Elect Joe Biden has continued to maintain a campaign promise, even exceeding his pledge for a diverse staff and cabinet. Shortly after naming a Black man to lead the Department of Defense and a Black woman to serve as
Read MoreBiden Taps Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge for HUD Secretary Post
Marcia Fudge, the Democratic Representative from Ohio and former Congressional Black Caucus Chair, will serve as the Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary under the incoming Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration. If confirmed, Fudge, 68, would count as only
Read MorePresident-Elect Biden Nominates First Black Secretary of Defense
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, the former U.S. Central Command commander, as secretary of defense. If confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Austin would be the first Black man to lead the Department of Defense. The
Read MorePush is On to Increase African Americans’ Confidence in COVID Vaccine
Former President Barack Obama has vowed to take the new COVID-19 vaccination on live television. Dr. Ebony Hilton, a physician in the critical care and anesthesiology department at the University of Virginia Health, is also publicly taking the vaccine and
Read MoreASK DR. KEVIN: The Value of Caregiver Support While Navigating An ATTR-CM Journey
The “Ask Dr. Kevin” series is brought to you by Pfizer Rare Disease in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to increase understanding of hereditary transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), and the risk it poses to African Americans. Being
Read MoreJennifer Farmer, Spotlight PR Founder, Honors Uniqueness of Black Women in New Book
As a single mother of two, Jennifer R. Farmer knows she not only has to work harder than most but must excel where others struggle. The Northern Virginia writer, trainer, and activist communicator isn’t one who easily is distracted. Focused
Read MoreAfrican American Nurse first to Receive COVID Vaccine
Meet the first American recipient of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. Queens, New York — Critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay received the first dose of the two-shot vaccine at about 9:20 a.m. EST on Monday, December 14. Medical officials administered the dose
Read MoreMSNBC Names Rashida Jones President; First African American to Lead Cable News Network
In a year plagued by a pandemic that has disproportionately affected African Americans, and one rife with racial strife, MSNBC has named Rashida Jones the first Black person and Black woman president of the network. Jones, who easily becomes the
Read MoreBetter Angels and How They Travel
What is the distance a good deed can travel? What does a warm bowl of soup mean? What does a warm bed mean? A new bike or a kind gesture from a stranger? All these things are small in and
Read MoreBlack Voters Should See Themselves in Congressional Staff
As the new Congress prepares to take office and members of the U.S. House and Senate make key staff hires, it’s time for careful scrutiny of the diversity reflected within the ranks of congressional staff. This is particularly true following
Read MoreBlack-owned Businesses – Leimert Park Business Thrives During COVID-19 Pandemic
Not all Black-owned businesses are struggling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite coronavirus, profits are up at Nappily Naturals Apothecary in Leimert Park Village. “It’s been a very positive experience to try to provide nutritional well-being, immunal support to
Read MoreCombating Health Disparities in the African American Community
The African American Wellness Project (AAWP) has announced a partnership with VNR1 Communications to release a nationally syndicated Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign on the health issues that disproportionately affect the Black community. According to a news release, the partnership formed because of healthcare
Read MoreAmericans Aren’t Getting Enough To Eat During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The number of Americans who can’t get enough food is rising from already troubling levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 1 in 10 Americans said in November 2020 that their household sometimes or often did not have enough to eat in the previous week,
Read MoreMeharry Medical College Announces Collaboration with University of Memphis and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for More Doctors of Color
Meharry Medical College, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and the University of Memphis announced a historic collaboration the conglomerate said would diversify health care and advance health care education. “It’s a game-changer,” Dr. James Hildreth, the president of Meharry Medical College
Read MoreThe Reality of Black Men’s Love Lives and Marriages Is Very Different Than What’s Usually Shown on TV
Finding and keeping a good Black man in a relationship has become a cottage industry. From celebrities and reality TV stars to social media influencers, for better or worse, there is no shortage of relationship advice to people seeking to figure out Black men. And
Read MoreBlack Candidates Can Win in Swing Districts – What Makes an Electable Candidate
During the 2020 presidential election, there was a lot of discussion about what makes an electable candidate. Is it someone who is moderate? A candidate who can turn out the base? Do other attributes of the candidate matter? In my research, I looked at
Read MoreFDA Authorized First Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test – Useful but Not a Game Changer
Soon, people in the U.S. will be able to pick up a rapid antigen test for COVID-19 from their local drugstore without a prescription, test themselves and process the results at home. The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test that was granted an emergency
Read MoreSenate Passes HBCU Bill
The Senate on Friday, December 11, passed the HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (PARTNERS) Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). The bill, previously passed in the U.S.
Read MoreNFL Executives on Diversity: ‘We’ve Got to Do Better’
Ron Rivera of the Washington Football Team was the only minority head coach hired in the NFL heading into the 2020 season and, to the highest-ranking African American in the sport, that’s unacceptable. “When you look at mobility of Black
Read MorePresident-Elect Joe Biden Announces Key Members of Health Team
WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden announced key nominations and appointments of his health team, including Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services; Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General; Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
Read MoreOneTen, a Coalition of Major Corporations, Vows to Hire 1 Million African Americans in High-Paying Jobs
OneTen, a coalition of leading executives, said it would work to hire 1 million African Americans into family-sustaining jobs with advancement opportunities over the next decade. The coalition joined forces to upskill, employ, and advance the hires as a
Read MoreDangerous Rhetoric + False Claims = Violence and Havoc in Cities Across America
President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election and his and the Republican Party’s dangerous actions and rhetoric are now causing damage that might not easily be undone. Led by the Proud Boys, whom Trump infamously
Read MoreForeign Policy Reset Under Biden? We Must Take an Active Approach
Among the subjects that have been the source of speculation regarding the incoming Biden/Harris administration is the matter of foreign policy. Trump went much further than previous presidents, including George W. Bush, in advancing a unilateralist approach towards the role
Read MoreThe HBCU Call to Corporate America – GDN Exclusive
For more than 400 years, Black Americans have sought economic equity and political inclusion. Notwithstanding the fact that the pursuit of our ambitions has proven to be very elusive, we must continue to explore new ideas and strategies on how
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation, American Petroleum Institute Welcome New Fellow Cody West
Cody West is headed from Texas to Washington, D.C. – from Law School to Capitol Hill. West, a graduate of Texas State University and the University of Houston, earned a two-year fellowship from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and American
Read MoreMellody Hobson, Accomplished Black Businesswoman Named Chairwoman of the Board of Starbucks
Mellody Hobson, a Princeton graduate who in 2019 earned the Woodrow Wilson Award, the university’s highest honor, was named Chairwoman of the Board of Starbucks. With the promotion, Hobson becomes the only African American woman to chair a Fortune 500
Read MoreWhat happened to Democrats in North Carolina: “It was a total effort that failed down ballot”
North Carolina Democrats and progressive organizers this year had hoped for a repeat of the 2008 election, when Democrats won in the state up and down the ballot. Instead, they saw several victories for Republicans. “We didn’t win the presidency,”
Read MoreProof and Transparency: Dr. Ebony Hilton Will Take Coronavirus Vaccine, Provide Live Updates
Phase one of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine distribution begins this week. For those who remain skeptical about vaccination, one high-profile medical doctor will give a day-by-day update of her experience. Dr. Ebony J. Hilton, the medical director at GoodStock Consulting, LLC,
Read MoreNNPA and NAHP Media Launch ‘Community Energy Center’
New Website Platform Will Highlight the Energy Sector’s Contributions for Diverse Community Empowerment and Affordable Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and National Association of Hispanic Publications Media LLC (NAHP Media) together launched the ‘Community Energy Center,’
Read MoreDistance Learning, COVID-19 Pose Challenges to Educators, Administrators and Parents
In Southeast Los Angeles’s most under-resourced and predominately diverse neighborhoods of Compton, Lynwood, and Bellflower, David Anderson has served as an educator in the expanding learning and youth development space for more than 15 years. The General Manager of Think Together’s Southeast Los Angeles
Read MoreBlack Man, Casey Goodson Jr., Fatally Shot by Ohio Sheriff’s Deputy
On Friday, December 4, while entering his home in Columbus, Ohio, Casey Goodson Jr. was fatally shot by Deputy Jason Meade, a 17-year veteran of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Goodson was only 23 years old. His family is demanding
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