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Studying Political Science Motivates College Students to Register and Vote – New Research Shows
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Community college students who take political science classes are more likely to register to vote, turn out to vote and understand constitutional checks and balances. That’s
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Does the 58th Anniversary March on Washington Illuminate Missteps of the Past and Present?
Martin Luther King, Jr. (King of Love) in his prophetic way differentiated between the drum major instinct and the drum major. The King of Love warned us of the drum major instinct in which he acknowledged led to a lot
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Rapper Snoop Dogg Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Beverly Tate
Multi-platinum rapper, actor, and influencer Snoop Dogg is mourning the death of his mother, Beverly Tate, whom he once described as an angel. Snoop shared the sad news on his Instagram on Sunday, posting a picture of him and his
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Fighting the Cycle of Violence with Stipends and Mentorships
(Caption: Julius Thibodeaux, program manager of Advance Peace Sacramento, and his team of neighborhood change agents, Dedrick Suggs, Ezell Humphrey Grant, Marcus McGhee, Clemmie Fields and Freddie Dearborne Jr.) More than 117,000 people are shot in America annually, and gun
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After Congressional Negotiations Conclude, President Biden Releases Framework of His Build Back Better Plan
After hearing input from all sides and negotiating in good faith with Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, Congressional Leadership, and a broad swath of Members of Congress, President Joe Biden on Thursday, October 28, announced a framework for his
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Meet the Memphis School Nurse Who Helped a Shooting Victim Survive
With more than 50 years of nursing behind her, including as a trauma nurse, Karen Taylor has encountered countless life-and-death situations. All those decades of experience weren’t really needed after Taylor became a Shelby County Schools nurse in March because
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Manzanita SEED Community Says Teacher Consolidations Harm Students
As Oakland Unified School District’s Manzanita SEED Elementary school lost a teacher on Monday to a consolidation process that placed her at another site, the school’s community is reeling from her absence, and parents and teachers are hoping the process
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Ribbon Cutting for HBCU National Center Set for November
On November 11, the HBCU National Center will hold a ribbon cutting blocks from the U.S. Capitol. The center has been established by Jacqueline “Jackie” Lewis, who is also the Founder of WISH, LLC, which provides housing to interns in
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On the Ballot in Minneapolis is a Measure that Totally Changes Policing
More than 17 months after the murder of George Floyd by Police Officer Derek Chauvin, Minneapolis residents are headed to the polls to try and different form of policing. Voters will go to the polls on November 2 to cast
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Dave Chappelle Hits Back at Controversy and Asks, ‘Am I Canceled or Not?’
Comedian Dave Chappelle said he’s been disinvited to film festivals, and no company or studio will entertain his new documentary because of the fallout from his controversial Netflix special, “The Closer.” And while he’s willing to meet with the transgender
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Judge in Kenosha Shooting Case Says Lawyers Can Only Refer to those Dead as ‘Rioters,’ ‘Looters,’ or ‘Arsonists’
In the Wisconsin trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the judge on Tuesday, October 26, ruled that lawyers cannot call the two people he killed “victims.” The 18-year-old killed two people and wounded one other with an AR-15 style weapon during the
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CBC Announces ‘Deal is Imminent’ on President Biden Spending Plan
Led by Chair Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Tuesday, October 26, proclaimed that a deal is imminent on President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better priorities, including the $3.5 trillion spending plan and the $1 trillion
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Federation Files Motion on Behalf of Black Farmers, To Intervene in Texas Lawsuit
East Point, GA — After decades of longstanding racism in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) loan programs, Black farmers stand to lose their farms, land and livelihoods after a temporary injunction halted an estimated $4 billion in debt relief
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Experts Say Lawmakers Should Abolish RICO Law
Just two percent of federal criminal cases ever see the inside of a trial courtroom. And, according to a Pew Research Center-funded study, at least 90 percent of federal defendants enter guilty pleas. The primary reason: The RICO statute. When
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6-Year-Old Girl Makes History As Georgia’s Youngest Certified Farmer
South Fulton, GA — Meet Kendall Rae Johnson, who at just 6-years old, is being recognized as the youngest certified farmer in the state of Georgia. With the guidance of her mother, Kendall has started her own farming business called
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Meet the Couple Whose App Helps Track Racial Incidents and Find Missing Black People
Washington, DC — An app that can help track racial incidents and missing Black people could help parents and community members feel comfortable asking campus security, local police, and administration a critical question: how will safety become more equitable on
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Black Alumni From California State University East Bay Launch Black Excellence Project
Campaign Lifts Up Student Voices from Successful Black Alumni Nationwide — California State University – East Bay has officially launched the Black Excellence Project (BEP), which documents student graduate success on campus via multimedia and film. BEP captures Black students’
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$40K in Grants to Be Donated to K-12 Public Schools and Black & Brown Community Changemakers Across the Nation
The 501(c)(3) branch of the educational platform, Assemble, will kick off in Kansas City. Assemble is a new educational platform with courses from BIPOC innovators and leaders, launching on Black Friday. Tiffany Haddish, Jesse Williams, and many others have invested in
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Deportation Threats for Some Students Come From Within Schools
When Bilal, a recent immigrant from South Asia, started his sophomore year at a high school in a large southern U.S. city in 2014, it wasn’t a welcoming experience. Upon entering the school, Bilal had to go through a metal
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American Bridge and Gov. Deval Patrick Announce Multi-Million-Dollar Investment in Grassroots Organizing
American Bridge 21st Century Foundation announced the launch of BridgeTogether, a new c(3) and c(4) fund established to support year-round local grassroots organizing. Conceived by American Bridge 21st Century Co-Chair Gov. Deval Patrick, BridgeTogether will invest in local community groups
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Justice Department Announces New Initiative to Combat Redlining
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced the launch of the department’s new Combatting Redlining Initiative today. Redlining is an illegal practice in which lenders avoid providing services to individuals living in communities of color because of the race or national
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HBCU Grad Launches Fastest-Growing Online Marketplace for Black-Owned Food Brands
Brooklyn, NY — Meet Keisha Spivey, the founder and CEO of SB Market, Inc. who has created a specialty marketplace called ShoptheBlackFoodMarket.com – the fastest growing online platform that sells and promotes Black-owned food brands. The African American community has
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Ilyasah Shabazz Talks About ‘The Awakening of Malcolm X’
Ilyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, acknowledged being inspired by the current generation of activists who helped push the Black Lives Matter Movement globally. She said her famous late parents predicted that young
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Decades of Hype Turned Protein Into a Superfood
Do you ever blend up a protein smoothie for breakfast, or grab a protein bar following an afternoon workout? If so, you are likely among the millions of people in search of more protein-rich diets. Protein-enriched products are ubiquitous, and
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The American Founders Didn’t Believe Your Sacred Freedom Means You Can Do Whatever You Want
President Joe Biden has mandated vaccines for a large part of the American workforce, a requirement that has prompted protest from those opposed to the measure. Meanwhile, a similar move in New York City to enforce vaccinations has resulted in
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Republicans Filibuster Freedom to Vote Act
Senate Republicans have again blocked a Democratic-led push for voter rights, with each of the 50 GOP members voting to block legislation that would help override some of the oppressive laws that have passed in several states as a result
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Temptations Legendary Founder Says the Group Always Has been Greater than the Sum of Its Parts
To hear him tell his story, Otis Williams is just a southern boy from Texarkana, Texas, who, while growing up, loved the “Devil’s music.” His two grandmothers took care of him when his mother moved to Detroit in search of
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Finding Spiritual Shelter from Mental Health Struggles
Keith Thompson was alone again with his thoughts, and, as usual, it wasn’t good. Recently divorced, drowning in debt and facing a fourth back surgery for chronic pain, the 48-year-old trucker no longer cared whether he lived or died. Such
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Do Unbiased Jurors Exist in an Age of Social Media?
Jury selection that began on Oct. 18, 2021, in the trial of three men accused of murdering unarmed Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery has been, according to an NPR report, a “very painstaking process.” That’s because it’s been hard to find
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Viruses Are Both the Villains and Heroes of Life as We Know It
Viruses have a bad reputation. They are responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and a long list of maladies that have plagued humanity since time immemorial. Is there anything to celebrate about them? Many biologists like me believe there is, at
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#FIYAH! The Live Interview with Jazz Legend Gerald Albright
Gerald Albright joined the NNPA’s Taylor Thomas to discuss a wide range of subjects. Everything from his new EP, “G-Stream,” an ode to today’s current technology and streaming music platforms, to some of his classic recordings. Albright also discusses his
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How a Racist Email Led to the Prosecution of an Investigative Journalist, and the Arrest of a Cop
The emails were explosive and dangerous, and they threw gas on the long-lit fire of racism in the criminal justice system. Nik Hatziefstathiou, known by his nickname “Nik the Hat,” had seemingly revealed the racist and frightening thoughts of a
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CDC Study Shows Effectiveness of Pfizer Vaccine for Adolescents
President Joe Biden’s Senior Advisor, Cedric Richmond, who serves as the director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, attended a live streamed briefing for the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) on Wednesday to address a number of issues
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Experts Say Lawmakers Should Abolish RICO Law
Just two percent of federal criminal cases ever make it to trial. And, according to a Pew Research Center-funded study, at least 90 percent of federal defendants end up pleading guilty. The primary reason? The RICO laws. When used, the
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IN MEMORIAM: Colin Powell Remembered as a ‘Good Man,’ and ‘Great American’
Colin Powell has died from complications from Covid-19, his family members have confirmed. The first Black US secretary of state was 84. “General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this
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Black Women Most Likely to Feel Discriminated Against or Face Unfair Judgment While Seeking Medical Care
The Urban Institute’s Coronavirus Tracking Survey, a nationally representative survey of adults ages 18 to 64, found that Black adults were more likely than White or Hispanic/Latinx to report being discriminated against or unfairly judged by a doctor or health
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PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week Honors Military Veterans
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2021) — PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, will conduct the 2021 PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 14-18. Through
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Last Call for Applications for Disney Dreamers Academy Teen Mentorship Program
Application period closes Oct. 31 for a mentoring experience of a lifetime provided by Walt Disney World LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The deadline to apply for Disney Dreamers Academy, an inspiring and transformational mentorship program for high school
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Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap to Help Break the Cycle of Health Inequities
As a lifelong student of history, I believe that past is prologue and I tend to rely on history to help inform my decisions in public life. I often paraphrase George Santayana, who is credited with having said, “Those who
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Study Shows How Medical Community Neglected African Americans with Covid
It’s well-documented that the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in communities everywhere, but African Americans mainly have borne the brunt of the disease’s impact. Now, a new study published by the University of Michigan delves further into yet another systemic problem. Findings
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When will Black Students’ Lives Really Matter in U.S. Public Schools?
As activists and policymakers continue to urge the US Senate to pass HR 1280, the George Floyd Policing Act of 2021 prompting for police reform on our streets, is anyone paying attention to the policing that is happening against Black
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Choose Celebrity Over Humility if You Dare
Spiritually Speaking Here lately, I’ve come to clearly understand that some things that serve us well in the natural world oftentimes work against us in the spiritual one. It is an ironic realization one must make upon their own personal
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At least Four Black Females were Murdered Each Day in 2020
According to statistics released by the FBI this month, more than four Black women and girls were murdered each day in the United States in 2020. The uniformed crime reporting statistics revealed that those startling numbers were a sharp increase
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CDC Announces New Disease Forecasting Center
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday, August 18, announced a new center designed to advance the use of forecasting and outbreak analytics in public health decision making. In a news release, officials said the Center for
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Despite Misinformation and Distractions, Biden-Harris Accomplishing Black Agenda
The $4.2 billion received in 2021 by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) represents the most considerable single-year federal government funding from any administration in U.S. history. And it’s not even close. “We see more and more misinformation. When you
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The White House Supports HBCUs
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have changed the college landscape and have provided a significant return on investment. Our country cannot reach its goals without strong, viable, sustainable HBCUs – goals necessary to close the education gap, health, wealth
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The Southwest Art Fest Featured Frank Frazier’s Visual Arts Collection in Killeen
The 2021 Southwest Art Fest (SWAF) hosted by Endeavors Performing Arts & Special Events Venue in Killeen, TX featured the artistic works of internationally renowned visual artist Frank Frazier. Frazier, a retired disabled Vietnam Army Veteran, led a caravan of
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“Wake Up and Stay Woke: Running for Life,” By Dr. Williams
A vibrant group gathered at the African American Museum at Fair Park to hear about the one and only Dick Gregory. Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq., a longtime friend of the comic turned activist, has written a book about his
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Study: Poor, Low-Income Voters Comprised Over One-Third of Those Casting Ballots in 2020 Presidential Election
Turnout follows outreach by Poor People’s Campaign; was especially strong in 9 battleground states Poor and low-income people accounted for more than a third of all voters overall in the 2020 presidential election, and their turnout was especially strong in
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Biden Administration Corrects Misinformation on HBCU Funding
Refuting the misinformation that’s promulgated over social media and in Republican circles, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have released a fact sheet proving that the administration remains committed to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Particularly irritating
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