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NHRMC and YMCA Sponsor Third Free Outdoor Fitness Celebration Series

The events will occur at 9 a.m. every Saturday in October, weather permitting. All events will be held at Portia Hines Park, 400 N. 10th St., Wilmington. The Oct. 27 event includes a Halloween costume contest with prizes for all participants and a grand prize for the winner.

Myles Truitt: Star of Sci-Fi ‘Kin’ Is Poised for Stardom

In Kin, Truitt plays the role of Eli, a young, boy adopted by a white family forced to go on the run when his brother gets into trouble with the wrong folks. Along the way he finds a mystifying weapon to use as protection in their quest for safety and survival.

‘Blackkklansman’ Delivers Critical and Powerful Message

“The racial climate in this country is toxic [so] if Spike Lee can open just one person’s eyes to the systematic racism that African Americans face every day, then he accomplished what he set out to do…”

Spiritually Speaking… Trust Is Such a Complex Thing, Dealing With Betrayal

Everyone knows someone who has been crippled by a lover or spouse gone crazy, or, watched someone stumble up on the truth about a situation that everybody but them knew the real deal. In the real world that kind of stuff hurts.

Newseum Honors First African American Woman to Cover White House

On Friday, Sept. 21, a new sculpture of Alice Allison Dunnigan, the first African American woman to receive press credentials to cover the White House and Congress, is scheduled to go on display at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.

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Newseum Honors First African American Woman to Cover White House

Former Det. Garry McFadden Recounts Busting Notorious Serial Killer, ‘Bad’ Henry Louis Wallace

Over a period of two years, Bad Henry raped and strangled to death young Black women and is suspected in 90 murders across the country. This case was unique for many reasons; the first being that Bad Henry knew his victims. He preyed on co-workers, friends, and friends of his then girlfriend.

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Former Det. Garry McFadden Recounts Busting Notorious Serial Killer, ‘Bad’ Henry Louis Wallace

Bishop Vashti Mckenzie and Stellar Award-Winning Artist Kurt Carr to Headline CBCF Annual Prayer Breakfast

The Prayer Breakfast, a signature event for the CBCF, has welcomed some of the biggest names in gospel and the faith community, including Richard Smallwood and Bishop T.D. Jakes. This year will be no different as the CBCF brings together two powerhouse ministries.

Stop Police Murders of Black Youth – Civil Rights Leaders Reacted With a Sense of Relief

“The fact that Roy Oliver was even indicted for murder was already a small victory, but to be found guilty and convicted by a jury? These things don’t happen,” said Finessa Hudgens of Dallas. “So, although 15 years may not seem like much…”

Radiothon raises $37,542 to Help Patients and Families at NHRMC

The New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation has raised $37,542 in partnership with Sunny 103.7 for the 10th Annual Caring for Kids Radiothon. The two-day fundraising event occurred August 22-23…

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson’s Response to Secretary DeVos’ Plan to Arm Teachers

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to news reports that the U.S. Department of Education is considering allowing states to use federal tax dollars to purchase guns for teachers.

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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson’s Response to Secretary DeVos’ Plan to Arm Teachers

NNPA Official Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain

“John McCain’s integrity and courage were his greatest virtues. His national leadership example is still needed today not only in the U.S. Senate, but also in every state, city and town across America.”

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NNPA Official Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain

Black Prisoners Join National Prison Strike

The strike, which began on August 21 is scheduled to end on Sept 9. The dates are symbolic, marking the death of author and activist George Jackson by prison guards at Soledad Prison in California, and the Attica Prison rebellion.

“Hidden Figures” Katherine Johnson Is 100

Katherine Johnson, who hand-crunched the numbers for America’s first manned space flight – a feat that finally got its Big Screen acknowledgement just two years ago, turned 100 on Sunday, August 26, 2018.

New CD Shows Peabo Bryson Still ‘Stands for Love’

“I’m starting to appreciate the concept of second-hand grace and I’m not sitting around waiting for that big grace. To have this kind of success and a 7-month-old to carry my name and to marry my best friend … yes, I’m grateful,” he said.

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New CD Shows Peabo Bryson Still ‘Stands for Love’

10-Year Old Violinist, Leah Flynn, Plays Tribute to Aretha Franklin on Her Violin

Born in Brooklyn, Leah currently resides with her parents in Central Florida. She has performed alongside the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, at the NAACP 2016 and 2017 national conventions…

Fathers Incorporated Organizes Million Fathers March to Promote Fatherhood Engagement and Literacy in Schools

Research shows when fathers are involved in the lives of their children, especially their education, children learn more, perform better in school, and exhibit healthier behavior.

Interactive Business Pitch Weekend to Bring Funding to Underfunded African American Entrepreneurs

For two days entrepreneurs will learn the finer points of pitching. They will learn how to pitch media outlets their ideas, they will learn how to contact and woo investors…

Ask Dr. Kevin: Out with the Old, In with a New Understanding to Improve SCD Care

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 sickle cell disease.

Three African-Americans Claim Rare Engineering Accomplishment

The National Academy of Engineering has 83 new members this year, including a rare three African-Americans who are scheduled to be inducted in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on September 30.

NNPA Polls Black Parents on the Every Student Succeeds Act

“Rather than let people outside of our community tell us what’s going on inside our community, this is an opportunity for the [Black Press]—the people who work and serve and live and thrive in the community—to do our own research.”

UN Observes International Remembrance of Slave Trade

Each year, on Aug. 23, the United Nations hosts an International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition to remind the world of the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade.

Students Sign #Hero4Zero Pledge in Drive to Eliminate Traffic Deaths

Some students at UNC-Pembroke have adorned their car bumpers and laptops with #Hero4Zero stickers to declare their support for an effort to wipe out traffic fatalities in Robeson County, North Carolina’s deadliest county.

MLB Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem Is Working to Increase Diversity on the Field

Jackie Robinson became the first African American Major League Baseball (MLB) player, increasing diversity continue to be two of the league’s most important objectives.

Democrats that Want to Win in November Must Advertise in the Black Press

A former history teacher, Clyburn said Trump’s obsession with dismantling Obama’s legacy is reminiscent of tactics employed by Andrew Johnson to demean his predecessor, Abraham Lincoln.

How Aretha Franklin Found Her Voice

According to Wexler, the idea to cover “Respect” and the arrangement were Franklin’s. Upon hearing the song that many now herald as a feminist anthem – rather than a song about a relationship – Otis Redding, who wrote the tune, infamously told Jerry Wexler, “That little gal done took my song.”

Dangerous Stereotypes Stalk Black College Athletes

If you go strictly by the official account, heatstroke was the cause of death for University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair. McNair died earlier this year following a grueling practice in which training staff failed to properly diagnose and treat his condition.

Kofi Annan: A Complicated Legacy of Impressive Achievements and Some Profound Failures

Kofi Annan (80) was an important historical figure who played a critical role in many key events of the 1990s and 2000s. His death is therefore an opportunity to both celebrate his life and to begin honestly assessing his contributions to the world.

Why It Matters That Teens Are Reading Less

Most of us spend much more time with digital media than we did a decade ago. But today’s teens have come of age with smartphones in their pockets. Compared to teens a couple of decades ago, the way they interact with traditional media like books and movies is fundamentally different.

Saluting the Children on the Frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement

Marian Wright Edelman says that we owe all of the children who have fought for civil rights a debt of gratitude. In July, thousands of students participated in the Children’s Defense Fund’s Freedom Schools National Day of Social Action.

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dies at 76 – Her Legacy Is Larger Than Life

“The NNPA profoundly mourns the passing of our beloved ‘Sister Leader’ and Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin,” said NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. “Her creative genius was matched by her steadfast courage …

Black and Biracial Americans Wouldn’t Need to Code-Switch If We Lived in a Post-Racial Society

Even though we are becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, for black and biracial Americans, the pressures to adapt to a dominant white culture – and surrender their unique sense of self – can be suffocating.

New Partnership to Take One of the Fastest Growing Black Woman-Owned Consulting Firms to the Next Level

“I’m enthusiastic about the opportunity to join this outstanding company to build new business and engage innovative partners to support EDJ’s growth and success,” Chatman said.

Black Festival Ranks Among the Five “Top Theatre Festivals to Visit Around the World”

Regardless if an attendee is a fan of traditional theatre (August Wilson), urban contemporary (Tyler Perry) or just loves a great art festival, this event has something for everyone. The diverse line-up of plays, exhibits, parties…

Registered Nurse/ Entrepreneur Creates Online Nursing Program to Help More Students Pass the NCLEX Exam

“This isn’t just about content delivery,” Nurse Chioma said. “I take the time to learn what each of my students is personally struggling with and tailor my approach accordingly.”

Black Entrepreneurial Couple to Teach New “Couples in Business” Webinar

“My husband and I paid off $50,000 in debt and are now living our dream. It’s one of my passions to teach creative entrepreneurs how to create income part-time,” comments Renee Hughes, who is co-founder of the program and a Personal Development Business Coach.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Why Do We ‘Write Blank Checks for War’ But ‘Our Pockets Are Empty’ When It Comes to Medicare for All?

spectacularly backfired for the right-wing oil barons by demonstrating that such a system would not only cover everyone but also save $2 trillion over a decade.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Why Do We ‘Write Blank Checks for War’ But ‘Our Pockets Are Empty’ When It Comes to Medicare for All?

She pointed to a recent Koch Brothers-funded study that spectacularly backfired for the right-wing oil barons by demonstrating that such a system would not only cover everyone but also save $2 trillion over a decade.

Backfire for Koch Brothers as Survey Shows Americans Actually Want Free College, $15 Minimum Wage, and Medicare for All

analysis targeting Medicare for All, which—in another embarrassing moment for the brothers—found that instituting such a healthcare system in the United States…

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Backfire for Koch Brothers as Survey Shows Americans Actually Want Free College, $15 Minimum Wage, and Medicare for All

The Intercept‘s report on the survey follows a Koch-funded analysis targeting Medicare for All, which—in another embarrassing moment for the brothers—found that instituting such a healthcare system in the United States…

California Lawmakers Warned: Back Net Neutrality or “Feel Constituents’ Wrath”

“California assembly-members won't get a second chance and they need to decide immediately to either side with the public or be willing to pay the price for catering to big telecoms.”

Former President Barack Obama Announces First Wave of Midterm Endorsements

“I’m proud to endorse such a wide and impressive array of Democratic candidates—leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they’re running to represent,” Obama said in a statement. “I’m confident that, together, they’ll strengthen this country…”

We Have to Get Real about the Achievement Gap between Black and White Students

The most recent “Building a Grad Nation” report from America’s Promise Alliance says that, “Twenty-three states have Black-White graduation rate gaps larger than the national average, including five states…

Senator Smith Urges Black Voters to Get Engaged A Call to Colors Exclusive

She is calling on all students on HBCU campuses to come together and register to vote “…in record numbers,” Senator Smith continued, “ I too am at the power of this group to make sure that we can really make America great again, and great for the right reasons.”

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Senator Smith Urges Black Voters to Get Engaged A Call to Colors Exclusive

“Between the World and Me” – a Story of Awakening

By Ta-Nehisi Coates
In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history

New Social Network, BEAN, Expects to Facilitate $26 Billion Back into Urban Communities

BEAN Founder Darren Walker said, “BEAN is at the forefront of an economic shift. We are leveraging resources, partnerships and investors from diverse backgrounds and demographics to drive economic advancement in urban communities.

Maxine Waters and the Truth About White Obsession With Black Intelligence

From President Thomas Jefferson to clergymen, scientists, scholars, historians and the rank and file, racist white Americans have contended that people of African descent are small- brained, genetically inferior.

Empire in Decline, Really? The American War Machine Continues to Grow

Peace does not define U.S. foreign policy. Everything is geared toward intimidation and war. Here’s a scanner of recent maneuvers by the Trump administration that are contrary to a policy of peacemaking.

We Need Healthcare Champions, Not Puppets: Documents Expose Big Pharma’s Scheme to Turn Democratic Candidates Against Medicare for All

$5 million a year…

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We Need Healthcare Champions, Not Puppets: Documents Expose Big Pharma’s Scheme to Turn Democratic Candidates Against Medicare for All

Although much of the report focuses on the Hawaii race, as The Intercept notes, the Healthcare Leadership Council—which is funded by Big Pharma companies such as Pfizer and Novartis—spends more than $5 million a year…

Amazon Prime and Prejudice: It’s Time for Closer Scrutiny of the Online Retailer’s Practice Of Selling Hate

Barbara Arnwine, the founder and president of the Transformative Justice Coalition, says that progressive lawmakers in Georgia should punish Amazon for promoting hatred and bigotry.

‘A Great Warrior and Statesman’ Former Congressman Ron Dellums Dies at 82

With crucial campaign assistance from Coretta Scott King, the widow of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as from Berkeley’s powerful anti-Vietnam War organizations, 35-year-old Dellums was elected to Congress.

Surprising Ways to Beat Anxiety and Become Mentally Strong – According to Science

Do you have anxiety? Have you tried just about everything to get over it, but it just keeps coming back? Perhaps you thought you had got over it, only for the symptoms to return with a vengeance? Whatever your circumstances, science can help you to beat anxiety for good.

Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Left a Six Figure Career to Start a Mobile Notary Service

Sidell says that although people were excited for her new venture, they kept asking ‘Why are you leaving the security of a corporate job to venture into the unknowns of self-employment?’ She responds with a simple reason…

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