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New Public Database Reveals Striking Differences in How Guns Are Regulated From State to State

From 2014 to 2015, the United States experienced its largest annual increase in firearm deaths over the past 35 years, a 7.8 percent upturn in a single year. In 45 of the 50 states the rate of overall deaths from

The Islamic State Group Has Weaponized Children

In claiming responsibility for the attack in Manchester at an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, the Islamic State group has sunk to a new low. We have seen terrorists target venues where young people congregate before – shopping malls,

How Trump and Tom Price Can Kill Obamacare Without the Senate

Senate leadership has indicated that passage of the American Health Care Act “will not be quick,” but it may not matter. Individual insurance markets already are shaky, in limbo by a lawsuit that challenges subsidies to help pay out-of-pocket costs

Four Ways to Help Raise Kids’ Grades

(StatePoint) School can be tough, but parents can help by making sure students have all the tools and study habits they need to succeed. Here are four ways to help raise children’s grades. Make Space It may be tempting for

Simple Ways to Incorporate Exercise into Your Daily Life

(StatePoint) When constantly struggling to juggle the unending daily responsibilities of both work and family life, trying to squeeze in time to exercise can be a daunting task. Throughout the day, you may be faced with the difficult choice: to

How Childhood Trauma Can Affect Mental and Physical Health Into Adulthood

Editor’s Note: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This article is the first in a series exploring how research into adverse childhood experiences – or ACEs – is helping therapists, parents, educators and the medical community better understand the lasting

NAACP President Cornell Brooks Voted Out

Why did the NAACP’s national board vote to part ways with their president, Cornell William Brooks? Several longtime members contacted by the NNPA Newswire were shocked to hear the news. Brooks, 56, has served in the position since May 2014.

Sixteen States and the District of Columbia Turn in ESSA Plans

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have submitted plans for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the spring peer review window, the U.S. Department of Education said this month. While other states continue to work on submitting

First 100 Juror Candidates Interviewed for Cosby Case

PITTSBURGH—Montgomery County Judge Steven O’Neill spent most of the morning questioning the first 100 juror candidates in the criminal trial of comedian Bill Cosby. Ten of the prospective jurors were Black; eight women and two men. In all 53 women

Ensuring the Promise of the Every Student Succeeds Act

During the month of May, many of us celebrated the 63rd anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision. The unanimous 1954 ruling by the United States Supreme Court declared that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” Last week, the National Newspaper Publishers Association partnered with the Thurgood

My Friend Wants Me to Hire Her Cousin and I Don’t Want To

Dear Alma, I have a friend who knows I am hiring people to fix up my house, and she keeps suggesting that I hire her cousin. I have hired workers in the past and prefer to keep using them. There’s one

HIV and Health-related Events Serving Black Communities

Black AIDS Institute Announces “30 Days of HIV” Campaign Leading to National HIV Testing Day The Black AIDS Institute, the nation’s only think tank focused on the impact of HIV upon Black communities, has announced a national, digital-community campaign, “30

Black-Owned Firm Awarded Contract to Replace Water Lines in Flint

W.T. Stevens Construction, a Black-owned construction firm with about 25 employees, has been awarded a multi-million dollar service contract to replace more than 18,000 lead corroded pipes across the city of Flint, Michigan. The company is one of just four

Nigerian American Artist Launches One of the First Ever African Art Galleries in Los Angeles

Afr-i-can Contemporary Art Opens Loft Gallery Space in Los Angeles’ Iconic American Cement Building Los Angeles, CA — Afr-i-can Contemporary Art gallery, an informal and unconventional viewing experience, has its grand opening in the iconic American Cement Building on Wednesday,

Beyond Just Promise, CRISPR Is Delivering in the Lab Today

There’s a revolution happening in biology, and its name is CRISPR. CRISPR (pronounced “crisper”) is a powerful technique for editing DNA. It has received an enormous amount of attention in the scientific and popular press, largely based on the promise

What the 1970 Kent State Shootings Tell Us About Universities Then and Now

In 1997, a student I taught while I was a Fulbright scholar in Turkey came to visit our home in Cleveland. Asked what sites he might want to visit, he immediately suggested nearby Kent State. On May 4, 1970, students

White House Leaks, Whistleblowers and Freedom of the Press

According to the Washington Post, President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and members of his delegation during a May 10 meeting in the Oval Office.In a May 15 story, the Post reported

Moral Day of Action For Health Care

Join us Tuesday, May 17 as we rally at the North Carolina General Assembly to proclaim Health Care is a Human Right and a Moral requirement. Let your voice be heard, and speak out against these elected officials “who receive

What Is Classified Information, and Who Gets to Decide?

Before coming to academia, I worked for many years as an analyst at both the State Department and the Department of Defense. I held a top secret clearance, frequently worked with classified information and participated in classified meetings. Classified information

Augusta Fires EEO Officer

Augusta equal employment opportunity officer J.G. Long was fired Tuesday, a day after he requested a meeting with the Augusta Commission about issues such as undue influence on investigations and conflicts of interest. Long was hired in December to investigate

What Sort of Crime Can Lead to Impeachment

Editor’s Note: Impeachment is a predominantly legislative process currently followed in several dozen countries, including Brazil, South Korea and the Philippines. “Impeach” has roots in the Latin word for being caught. It allows members of the legislature to indict, or

James Comey’s Memos Indicating Obstruction of Justice Are Not the First

President Donald Trump allegedly asked FBI Director James Comey to drop the FBI’s investigation into Michael Flynn. President Franklin Roosevelt asked FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to collect information on Americans who had committed no crimes. President Richard Nixon asked

NAACP Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Decline Review of NC Voter ID Law

“We experience a victory for justice that is unimaginably important for African Americans, Latinos, all North Carolinians, and the nation” said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the North Carolina NAACP, the lead organizational plaintiff in this case.

15-Year Old Black Teen Entrepreneur Signs Licensing Deal With the NBA

Young entrepreneur Moziah “Mo” Bridges was just 12 years old when he appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank to promote his Memphis based company, Mo’s Bows, which manufactures handmade bow and neckties. Now 15, this young Black teen just signed a

Young Genius Brothers, 11 and 14 Years Old, Graduate from High School and College

Two genius brothers from Texas, Carson and Cannan Huey-You, have simultaneously graduated from high school and college. Carson, who is just 14 years old, just graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in physics. He was the youngest graduate

Independent Documentary “Black White & Blue” Critically Examines Race, Police Brutality and America’s 2016 Presidential Election

Set for release in early 2018, independent documentary BLACK WHITE & BLUE is a critical examination of the role race and police violence played in the 2016 presidential campaign. Some of the hot button social topics associated with the project

Ohio Pastor Darrell Scott Convenes “Gang Summit” in Washington, D.C.

(NNPA) – After backpedaling from claims he made in February, that gang leaders committed to “lower the body count” in Chicago in exchange for “some social programs,” Pastor Darrell Scott recently hosted a meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss a

Blacks Show Slight Gains in 2017 State of Black America Report

(NNPA) – In their annual State of Black America report, called “Protect Our Progress,” the National Urban League (NUL) suggested that the nation should invest in a “Main Street Marshall Plan” that would solidify gains made by Black Americans during

One Medical School’s Plan to Increase Black Doctor Ranks

(NNPA) – Dr. Kwaku Boakye has a goal to improve the overall health conditions in developing countries. He and his brother, Kwabena Boakye, started a nonprofit called the Gold Coast Medical Foundation, in 2006, while they were in medical school.

HBCU Catches Heat for Inviting Ed Sec Betsy DeVos to Keynote Graduation

(NNPA) – Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), a historically Black university in Daytona Beach, Fla., has suffered waves of sharp criticism since school officials announced that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would be the keynote speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. The current

Climate Change Is Creating Climate Refugees

(NNPA) – Have you ever heard of the Marshall Islands? They are 1156 islands that constitute a republic in the South Pacific. Major battles during World War II were contested on those islands and, following the war, nuclear tests were

Consent Decrees Shouldn’t End with Baltimore

Two years ago on April 12, 2015, Freddie Gray’s life was lost while in custody of the Baltimore City Police Department (BPD). The civil unrest and uprising that followed—involving residents in some of Baltimore’s poorest and most segregated neighborhoods—jolted the

Why America Needs a ‘Do-Over’ on Medicaid Reform

One of the most important pieces of the newly passed House health bill is a possible US$800 billion cut over 10 years to Medicaid, the federal program designed to provide insurance coverage to the poor. That bill, entitled the American

Inoculation Theory: Using Misinformation to Fight Misinformation

As a psychologist researching misinformation, I focus on reducing its influence. Essentially, my goal is to put myself out of a job. Recent developments indicate that I haven’t been doing a very good job of it. Misinformation, fake news and

Trump’s Trade Policy Is Unlikely to Deliver Big Wins for US Workers

The Trump administration recently notched two wins for its international trade strategy, hailing both as big gains for U.S. workers. The first was the confirmation of Robert Lighthizer on May 11 as U.S. trade representative (USTR). This was a key

NAACP Calls for Accountability in Police Violence

BALTIMORE – We join families and communities in mourning and action as our nation is again confronted with the depth and consequences of our national policing crisis. This is a time of immense grief for those who have lost loved

North Carolina NAACP: We Must Fight to Protect the Environment

Contact North Carolina Legislators and ask them to oppose HB 467 and support communities, not polluters by sustaining Governor Cooper’s veto. HB 467 severely limits recovery for communities around hog farms and other Agricultural and Forestry Operations. What does

West Virginia Police Officer Terminated for ‘Not Shooting’ Files Suit Against Municipality

WEIRTON, W.Va. – The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia and the Law Offices of Timothy P. O’Brien, Esq. (lead counsel) have filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city of Weirton, West Virginia, on behalf of Stephen Mader,

First Multicultural Influencer Report ‘COLOR OF INFLUENCE’ to Help Brands and Agencies with Diversity

The brainchild of marketing executive Ashlene Nand who says costly brand mistakes such as Pepsi’s recent debacle with Kendall Jenner demonstrate a need in the industry; the firm will highlight top culture creators in social media and offer brands a multicultural

Trump Administration Using Campaign of Disinformation and Secrecy to Target Immigrants

The Trump administration has yet to break ground for its promised border wall to keep the undocumented out of the United States, but by embarking on a campaign of misinformation and secrecy, it is rapidly moving forward with efforts to

A Message from The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II

Dear NC NAACP & Forward Together Moral Movement family, I write with gratitude for each of you who have entrusted me to serve in leadership and with appreciation for the broad coalition of black, white, and brown; Christian, Muslim, Jewish and those who believe in a moral arc of the universe; young

NYU Appoints Lisa M. Coleman as Chief Diversity Officer

As NYU’s Inaugural CDO, Coleman to Lead Efforts to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring, Admissions, and Culture New York, NY — New York University President Andrew Hamilton today named Lisa Coleman to be Senior Vice President for Global

Minority-Owned Firm Building Resilient Homes For New York Poospatuck Reservation Families

Nationwide — The New York Governors Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) helped fund housing through the “New York Housing Recovery Program”. The Governors Office of Storm Recovery assists property owners who have been impacted by Superstorm Sandy, including those on

Hundreds of Black Boys Say They Were “Modern Day Slaves” at a Recently Closed Reform School

Kentwood, LA — Antoinette Harrell is a genealogist, activist, and peonage detective who spent decades tracking down slavery in the deep south. The peonage research of Harrell led her to investigate peonage at the Arthur G. Dozier Reform School in

Summit Aims to Correct Asian Beauty Supply Store Manager Beating and Choking a Customer

Beauty Supply Institute, a training and consulting organization founded in 2007 by former business & economics professor and 3-time store owner Devin Robinson, is hosting its 1st Annual Beauty Supply Summit on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 8am at the

Houston-Based Attorney Annie Scott Has an Open Arms Policy

Houston, TX — After Annie Scott became licensed as an attorney, her ambitions for law practice led her to the Prosecutor’s office. It was in her role as Cameron County’s Assistant District Attorney that she encountered case after case of

Why Big-Data Analysis of Police Activity Is Inherently Biased

In early 2017, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new initiative in the city’s ongoing battle with violent crime. The most common solutions to this sort of problem involve hiring more police officers or working more closely with community members.

Fake News: Underresearched and Overhyped

In the early years of the internet, it was revolutionary to have a world of information just a click away from anyone, anywhere, anytime. Many hoped this inherently democratic technology could lead to better-informed citizens more easily participating in debate,

Grand Opening of Santa Clara County’s First African-Centered Community Health Clinic

The grand opening ceremony will be on Thursday May 4th, 11am to 2pm San Jose, CA — Members of the media are invited to attend the grand opening celebration of Roots Community Health Center, South Bay. Roots Grand Opening Ceremony

Trump Wants to End Reproductive Healthcare for Millions of Low Income Women

Another healthcare benefit for millions of low-income women may soon be abolished. The legislation that will stop federal funding and end these programs is called H.J. Res 43, and it was signed by President Trump on April 13, 2017, ending

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