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Investigation Reveals That Black Families Are Still Living on the Plantations in Mississippi

New Orleans, LA — Dr. Antoinette Harrell, known as the “Slavery Detective of the South,” is on a mission to interview and document the oral histories of people who still live on plantations to this very day. Deangelo Manuel and Tyra

“No Thanks: Black, Female and Living in the Martyr Free Zone” Has Received Popular Acclaim

Author Says Its Okay to Be a Single Black Woman in New Book, “No Thanks” Keturah Kendrick, the popular new author chronicling the lives of single Black women, is on a mission. Her debut book, No Thanks: Black, Female and Living

Program Offers Free Classes in Photography, Filmmaking and More to Underserved Youth

Washington, DC — When high school students Chinarose Riley and Monchelle (Momo) Gray stepped out of the box of traditional education and signed up for free classes with B-Roll Arts & Media, Inc., a non-traditional, non-profit training program, they both fell

Silence the Violence for 2020 – Stop the Self-inflicted Genocide

Last week we began the new decade the same way that we finished the old decade. Last year in Dallas, more than 200 people were murdered, sadly most were African Americans. Though we march for justice and claim “Black Lives

Census Officials Kick Off $250 Million Ad Campaign in Washington

The U.S. Census Bureau unveiled its $500 million “Shape Your Future. Start Here,” 2020 ad campaign on Tuesday, January 14, in Washington, D.C. Nearly $38 million – or approximately 16 percent – of the paid media budget is earmarked toward

Rev. Dr. William Barber Addresses Systemic Racism & Voting Rights During Call with the Black Press

Rev. Dr. William Barber II believes that everyone has a right to live. Through his Poor People’s Campaign, Dr. Barber is continuing to build a movement to overcome systemic racism, systemic poverty, ecological devastation, militarism of the budget and the

In Honoring King’s Legacy, We Must Commit to The Work That Cost Him His Life

Two years before his death, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King wrote that “there is no way merely to find work, or adequate housing, or quality-integrated schools for Negroes alone.” We could only achieve these goals, he said, by pursuing

“Suffrage. Race. Power: Unerased Black Women,” Will Launch in March

Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman. Ida B. Wells. Shirley Chisholm. Rosa Parks. These household names, spanning a couple of centuries, qualify for the Suffrage Hall of Fame. Almost a buzz word synonymous with the Year of the Woman, in 2020 the centerpiece of suffrage

Renewing Martin Luther King’s Dream by Renewing Our Minds

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,” a scripture reading from Romans 12:2. Transformation is something the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior was in pursuit of. He was

EXCLUSIVE Op-Ed: A Message to Black America from Jared Kushner?

One of the proudest moments of my life was standing beside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to witness the signing of the First Step Act, a historic criminal justice reform bill that makes American communities safer, improves the lives of hundreds of

Equality North Carolina Events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Sanders to Attend at the Dome

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s a time in which we’re asked to reflect on the legacy of King and the ideals and values he embodied throughout the course of his life through his words, actions and legacy.

IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Meteorologist Dr. June Bacon-Bercey Remembered

Until recently, many didn’t know the name Dr. June Bacon-Bercey. A pioneer in the field of meteorology, Bacon-Bercey, an African American, broke barriers by becoming the first woman meteorologist. Previously, she became the first African American woman to earn a

‘Dangerously in Love’ Beyoncé and Jay-Z are Hollywood’s Most Powerful Couple

When Beyoncé married Jay-Z in 2008, the skeptics were as loud as the audience at a sold-out Destiny’s Child concert. At its worst, critics expected that the marriage would be Bobby and Whitney all over again – a hip-hop bad

Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Head 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Class

Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. head an accomplished class who have earned induction into the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Houston, who died in 2012 at the age of 48, was the preeminent voice of her

Dallas Examiner Publisher Mollie Belt to Receive NNPA Lifetime Achievement Award

A tragedy initially brought Mollie Belt into the world of newspaper publishing. Now, 34 years after the tragic murder of her parents – Dallas Examiner Publisher and Civil Rights leader Fred Finch, Jr., and Mildred Finch – Belt’s foray into

Supreme Court DACA Decision Isn’t Just About Dreamers

The fate of 700,000 people facing deportation may hang on a new question facing the U.S. Supreme Court: Is the White House legally obligated to tell the whole truth when justifying its actions? In November, justices heard arguments over the

Three Quotes That Defined the First Democratic Debate of 2020

Editor’s note: Six Democrats qualified for the final debate before the Iowa caucus on Feb. 3. We asked three scholars to watch the Jan. 14 debate, held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and pick a quote from one

Can the Constitution Stop the Government From Lying to the Public?

When regular people lie, sometimes their lies are detected, sometimes they’re not. Legally speaking, sometimes they’re protected by the First Amendment – and sometimes not, like when they commit fraud or perjury. But what about when government officials lie? I

Black Women Win $20M Lawsuit Against Insurance Co. For Racial Discrimination

Denver, CO — 21 former employees of Jackson National Life Insurance in Denver and Nashville, mostly Black women, have recently won a $20.5 million lawsuit against the company after claiming they were discriminated against in their workplace. The settlement is

Op-Ed: Golden Globe Awards Blackout — Travesty or Testament?

Many cultural critics and pundits were in an uproar over the shutout of black talent at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards held Jan. 5. The Golden Globes are voted on by the Hollywood Foreign Press, which is a non-profit organization

Will Your Dream Job Ever Become Your Reality?

A common New Year’s tradition is the list of resolutions for the upcoming 365 days. For some the list will be improvement-based, like losing weight or obtaining a new certification. Others may focus on different objectives, like a family vacation

40 Years of Cathy Hughes’ Leadership at Urban One – Fulfilling Dr. King’s Dream

OXON HILL, Md. – Inside the illuminated MGM National Harbor towering over the Potomac River, the 3,000-seat theater slowly fills with African Americans donned in tuxedos and gowns as Hollywood’s and New York’s top entertainers mix with some of Washington,

Wrongly Convicted Man Graduates From College After 5 Years on Death Row

Denton, TX — Ryan Matthews from Texas was just 17-years old when he was accused of a crime he didn’t commit. He later spent 5 years on death row, but was later exonerated and released. Now at 39-years old, he

Black-Owned Contractor Launches Multi-Million Dollar Joint Venture With Major Real Estate Developer

Philadelphia, PA — Choates G Contracting, a Black-owned construction firm based in Philadelphia, has officially announced its restructuring which includes a new partnership team bringing more than 60 years of executive, finance, and marketing experience into the organization. This team has

Chief Justice Beasley Knows Civic Engagement Works – GDN Exclusive, Vol. 3 Part 1

It was a year ago next month, on February 12th, 2019, that Governor Roy Cooper made history by appointing NC Associate Justice Cheri Beasley as the 29th Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court – the first African American woman

Many Say #MeToo is Bigger than Harvey Weinstein, Trial Outcome Doesn’t Matter

Former Hollywood and entertainment industry mogul Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial is entering its second week. The founder of Miramax, who has produced such blockbuster films as “A Thin Blue Line,” “Sex, Lies, and Videotape,” and “Pulp Fiction,” is facing

Remember Atatiana Jefferson – Ex-Fort Worth Police Officer Indicted on Murder Charges

As we enter into a new year, it’s important that we do not forget the December 20th indictment and pending trial of Aaron Dean, a former Forth Worth, Texas police officer, on murder charges in the shooting death of Atatiana

Black Struggle in 2019: Staying Aware, Facing Injustice and Fighting for the Future

2019 saw challenges and signs of a continual awakening of the Black community, even as racism and police killings remained a problem in the United States. Alongside the insults was a strong spirit of resistance and growing frustration with the

T.M. Landry Students, Teachers Use Self-Efficacy to Master Learning

LAFAYETTE—The excitement in Marjorie Coulanges’s voice is unmistakable. For two years, her son Nicholas has lived three states away, attending a small, private academy. A week before Christmas 2019, Coulanges is awaiting her son’s visit, full of smiles, confident in

Lonely in a Crowd: Overcoming Loneliness with Acceptance and Wisdom

By nature, human beings are social creatures. Yet, as we age, personal dynamics and lifestyles change, which can result in loneliness and isolation. With older adults increasingly moving into senior living or retirement communities, researchers at University of California

Importance of the 2020 Black Voter Turnout in Exclusive Fireside Chat with NNPA

The importance of Black voter turnout, the Reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act, bipartisan politics, the Futures Act and environmental justice, counted among the topics candidly tackled during a historic fireside chat between National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)

Benefits of Having Strong Credit – Plus Some Tips on How to Manage It

Learn how having healthy credit can help you access new opportunities, plus some tips on how to manage it. Your credit score is one of the most important measures of financial responsibility. It’s a big part of what lenders and

No Credit History? Here’s How to Build One – These Accounts Can Help Get You Started

Now is a good time to establish a good credit history. These accounts can help get you started. According to a 2015 study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly one out of 10 American adults are “credit invisible,” meaning

5 Black Prisoners Suspiciously Killed in Mississippi State Prisons Within a Week

Parchman, MS — Terrandance Dobbins, Walter Gates, Gregory Emary, Roosevelt Holliman, and Denorris Howell – who were all Black men – have been killed in prisons across the Mississippi state. Activists say the suspicious deaths are caused by negligence and malpractices in the

CEO Opens Two New Branch Offices to Increase African American Homeownership Across the Country

Las Vegas, NV — Meet Ben Slayton, president and CEO of LEGACY Home Loans, who has just opened two new branch offices located in communities where mostly African Americans live. Headquartered in Las Vegas, his company is one of the

Microsoft to Partner With Huge HBCU Hiring Event For Software and IT Professionals

HBCU Connect and Microsoft have partnered to offer an amazing opportunity to software engineering professionals. On February 13th, the two companies will host a special Recruitment and Networking Reception in Dallas, Texas for HBCU grads turned tech professionals interested in

Five Things You Can Do to Make Your Human Gut Microbiome Healthier

It’s common for people to focus on their health at the start of the year. But few consider the well being of the microbes that live inside the human gut – the microbiome – which are vital to an individual’s

Deaf Christians Often Struggle to Hear God’s Word, How They Find Meaning

For years, my husband would say after we returned from the church, “I thought the sermon was good.” To that, I would reply, “I didn’t hear the sermon, as usual.” As a person with a severe to profound hearing loss,

Hate Exercise? Small Increases in Physical Activity Can Make a Big Difference

A new year typically brings new resolutions. While making resolutions is easy, sticking with them is not. Exercise-related resolutions consistently make the top 10 list, but up to 80% of resolutions to be healthier, including promises to exercise more, are tossed aside

Want to Know What Will Happen in 2020? Look to State Polls for the Answer

Public opinion polls are ingrained in American politics. It seems like every day there is a new poll about the presidential election or impeachment or whether the public feels that the United States is on the right track. As the

Three Big Ways That the U.S. Will Change Over the Next Decade

The U.S. has just entered the new decade of the 2020s. What does our country look like today, and what will it look like 10 years from now, on Jan. 1, 2030? Which demographic groups in the U.S. will

Half of Women With Heart Failure Get the Wrong Treatment

More women than men die of heart failure. The reason is that only 50 per cent of the heart failure cases among women are caused by having a heart attack, which can be treated with modern methods. For the other

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Condemns HUD Proposal to Gut Fair Housing Oversight

Washington, D.C. – Today, Secretary Ben Carson and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on its website that will be published shortly and that, if finalized, would gut the department’s oversight

Black-Owned Tech Firm Gets Favorable Ruling in Lawsuit Against Healthcare Giant

ViQUAL Medical Technology LLC, an African American-owned biotech firm recently had a California Judge grant their attorney’s Motion to Compel against Kaiser Permanente, a large healthcare behemoth. ViQUAL claims that “on or about late 2016, it discovered that Kaiser used

How to Become a Tradesperson – Learning and Perfecting a Trade

Learning and perfecting a trade is a respectable career goal, and it’s one that will always be in demand. Households and businesses alike will always need the assistance and skills of a tradesman, and there are many areas of trade

NCNW Stands Among Giants in the Fight for Women’s Rights

100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment celebrated by the National Women’s History Alliance Pasadena, Calif. – Recently women from across the country representing many woman-led organizations, including the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the League of Women Voters and

Children’s Book Publishing Company Launch Black History Month Curriculum Giveaway

The founders of Melanin Origins, a children’s book company that publishes biographies about African-American leaders, are practically giving away their English-Language Arts Black History Curriculum for a limited time (From January 1, 2020 to February 29, 2020). Since 2016, Melanin Origins

A Tribute to a Living Legend: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

Millions adore Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) for his selfless and lifelong dedication to civil and equal rights. Some idolize Lewis like a rock star, while most revere him as an icon. It is why presidents, politicians, members of Congress, and

Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Legislation to Lower Drug Costs

Also Includes Clyburn Effort to Expand Community Health Centers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation gives Medicare the power

Tonee Turner – Pittsburgh Girl Joins Unfortunate List of Missing Black Girls

Tonee Turner 22, stands at about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She has black, wavy, and shoulder-length hair, which she sometimes wears in a bonnet. Turner, now listed by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police as

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