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Why Would HUD Gut Its Own Disparate Impact Rule?

In the August 19 Federal Register, HUD proposed a new rule that would expand the disparate impact rule into a five-step process that would shift the burden of proving discrimination nearly exclusively to plaintiffs.

NAREB Urges Black Americans Not to Defer Their Dream of Homeownership

According to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) wealth building usually begins with that first investment in owning your own home. Whether you purchase a first-time “starter” home or inherit a property or residence, you start down the

Despite U.S. Open Loss, Serena Williams is still the Greatest of All Time

“Is Serena the GOAT? She reinvented tennis. She invented #BlackGirlMagic. She has all of the trophies ever, and she stands for equality of women around the globe. Is Serena the greatest athlete of all time? Please,” said The Undefeated Magazine’s managing editor Raina Kelley.

New App to Help Save Pregnant Black Women and Their Babies Gets $200K in Funding

Irth, an app created by Kimberly Seals Allers, holds doctors accountable for high Black maternal and infant mortality rates.

Essence Magazine Started on Gloria Hendry’s Living Room Floor!

Gloria Hendry has demonstrated her ability to remain relevant with fans all over the world for 46 years and that’s what makes her unique and extremely extraordinary.

Mayor of Atlanta Raises $50 Million in Funding to Provide Homes for the Homeless

About $25 million reportedly came from private organizations, such as Ameris Bank which was the last to contribute $114,000 before the city reached the goal.

A Black and White Life Doesn’t Come Close to Technicolor Living

A lot of the columns I’ve written were about those who prayed and rejoiced and breathed a sigh of relief at the mere thought of a new beginning for me.

Ending Fair Housing Rule Removes Opportunities for All

Of all the issues confronting Americans, none is more basic than that of housing. Whether renting or owning a home, every family needs a place…

Fond Memories of John Reaves, the Smokey John’s BBQ Experience and Others

Meanwhile, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) had a rough month with the passing of television anchor Nancy Parker…

DeVos Hands For-Profit Colleges $11.1 Billion Over 10 Years

Over the next decade, the Education Department projects an $11 billion cost-savings from denying loan forgiveness.

Washington State’s Big Bet on ‘Free College’

Washington state already keeps tuition from rising more than the rate at which average wages grow. Now, with this new initiative that provides state aid grants to more students…

Voices from an Age of Uncertain Work – Americans Miss Stability

Unemployment in the U.S. hovers near a 50-year low, and employers describe growing shortages of workers in a wide array of fields.

Aerial Footage of Devastated Bahamas Emerges, Campaigners Ask How Much Destruction

There’s still hurricane-force winds and rain coming down on us, and yet these people are going out and pulling people from their houses, from on top of their houses, and saving their lives…

Voting Rights Advocates Celebrate as NC Court Strikes Down Gerrymandered District Map

Wake County Superior Court ruled 3-0 that the state’s map was unconstitutional and must be redrawn immediately—in time for the 2020 elections.

Denny’s to Serve as Presenting Sponsor of the 2019 NCNW Hungry For Education HBCU Tour

As part of a national campaign to raise awareness about hunger and increase access to education, Denny’s has partnered with National Council of Negro Women, Inc….

Howard University School of Business Launches New Diversity Coaching Program

The Howard University School of Business (HUSB) has launched its new Executive Certification in Diversity Coaching (ECDC) program. The program is a collaborative partnership…

Unique Black Woman-Owned Therapy Practice Helps Busy Professionals Prioritize Self-Care

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? It’s totally understandable! Professionals juggle many roles and typically neglect self-care. Established in April 2019, Therapy Topia specializes in…

IN MEMORIAM: 1968 Memphis Sanitation Worker Baxter Leach, a Soldier for Labor

Mr. Leach and fellow sanitation workers rose up and in unison shouted to the world, “I AM A MAN.” They marched against the powers that be, earning a hard-won victory in a fight that brought Dr. Martin Luther King Jr…

Breaking Barriers in Ballet: Misty Copeland Set to Receive Trailblazer Award

Determined to shatter the glass ceiling of the ballet world, on Sep. 11, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), will honor Misty Copeland, with their esteemed Trailblazer Award…

Court-Ordered Mediation in Maryland HBCU Case Ends without Agreement

In 2013, Judge Catherine Blake of the U.S. District Court of Maryland, found the state in violation of the 14th Amendment rights of its HBCU students and alumni. Her ruling said Maryland continues to…

National Congress of Black Women to Honor Shirley Chisholm at Annual Brunch

“We in the National Congress of Black Women consider it an honor to tell the stories of Black women and to remember them at our events as well as in our daily activities,” said Dr. E. Faye Williams, president…

Education in the Segregated South: A Determined African American Culture

The long struggle over the development of education in the post-bellum South occurred in large part because no dominant class could convince the freed people that its conception of education…

Hackers Covet Your Identity; Five Ways to Thwart Their Efforts to Steal It

Each day people take a virtual trip through the internet to do their banking, make hotel reservations, shop for a new car, or engage in a myriad of other activities important to them.

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Hackers Covet Your Identity; Five Ways to Thwart Their Efforts to Steal It

Each day people take a virtual trip through the internet to do their banking, make hotel reservations, shop for a new car, or engage in a myriad of other activities important to them.

NNPA Celebrates the CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference

CBCF prepares for its 49th ALC, the focus for all involved will be on social, political and economic issues influencing African Americans and all individuals of African descent, said CBCF President and CEO David A. Hinson.

Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Does the Evidence Support the Hype?

High energy proton beam therapy, an advanced form of radiotherapy, made its debut in the UK in 2018. Both the NHS and private clinics began offering this treatment in the same year…

Black Hair Care Entrepreneur Releases Book to Educate Women Who Are Prisoners to Their Weaves

In her book, she gives new hope whether you’re wearing a weave or not just by using professional quality products and not keeping your weave or wig on or in too long.

A New Report Looks at Cancer in Adults 85 Plus; Fastest Growing Age Group in the U.S.

A new report looks at cancer in adults 85 and older and finds incidence and mortality trends are generally similar to those in people 65 to 84, but screening is unexpectedly high and survival is poorer.

AARP Contest Celebrates Sisterhood; Readers Can Win Trip, Makeover from Sam Fine

Subscribers can submit stories that describe the moment that transformed a friend into a cherished sister-friend. Claire McIntosh, the editor in chief of Sisters from AARP, told NNPA Newswire about the newsletter.

Butterfield Introduces ‘BRIDGE Act’ to Push STEM Education, Employment

Butterfield’s legislation would provide teacher education, including the provision of preservice teacher training and in-service professional development at eligible institutions, library, and media specialist training sites.

Local Shallotte, N.C. Artist David Pickett Reunites with Fellow Photographer Tim Barnwell

Shallotte based landscape and fine art photographer and the creator of the Journey into Purpose photo exhibit, David Pickett, recently reconnected with a long-time photo acquaintance, Tim Barnwell of Asheville, NC.

‘Play in A Day’ Returns to Fayetteville State University Theatre Company

“Play in a Day” invites participation from FSU students, faculty, and staff, as well as high school juniors and seniors as part of a whirlwind, mini theatre festival…

Fayetteville State University Professor to Vice-Chair Council for National Educator Preparation Accreditation

Noran Moffett is a tenured Professor of Education at Fayetteville State University. There, he works within the College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership.

Republicans Fail to Deliver on Health Care Savings – White House Abandons Sensible, Bipartisan Reform

It’s a shame President Trump did not see this effort through. Millions of patients would have benefited from the change in the form of lower pharmacy bills and better health outcomes…

Inclusion of Anti-Semitic, White Nationalist Blog Post in Daily Briefing, Sent to Immigration Judges by DOJ

A nationwide organization of U.S. immigration judges demanded immediate action to ensure that the U.S. Department of Justice operates without xenophobia, racism, and anti-semitism…

West Memphis Mayor Talks Jobs, Economic Boom and Inspiring Children

“Our priorities are to bring economic opportunities to this city for our people, public safety, creating a quality school system, a cleaner city, and investing in a bright future for our children.”

Will You Answer the Call for Moral Revival Started by Rev. William Barber

In embracing and expanding the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Revs. Barber and Theoharis have asked Presidential candidates to consider a debate that focuses exclusively on poverty.

America’s Racial Wealth Gap Could Cost Economy $1.5 Trillion

“Black families are underserved and overcharged by institutions that can provide the best channels for saving,” states the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report, The economic impact of closing the racial wealth gap.

HUD Moves to Weaken Protections Against Housing Discrimination

HUD’s announcement that it plans to weaken the disparate impact standard is part of a series of efforts by the Trump Administration to dismantle key civil rights protections in this country…

Politicians Electrify A. Philip Randolph Institute’s 50th Annual National Education Conference in Minnesota

Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) addressed members of the A. Philip Randolph Institute last week in Bloomington, Minnesota, near Minneapolis.

Black Businesses, Black Consumers: A Necessary Alliance

There are approximately 2.6 million Black-owned businesses in the United States. The number of Black or African American-owned firms grew 34.5 percent between 2007 and 2012…

A Fool’s Folly – Political Rhetoric Designed to Win Over Emotional Voters

Perhaps the president and those who help him to shape his immigration policy might consult with people such as the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, who recently suggested that migrants…

Rally Scheduled in New York to Rename Street After Obama

We request the New York City Mayor and City Council do the same by renaming a block of Fifth Avenue after the former president whose many accomplishments include: saving our nation from the Great Recession…

NAACP Observes 400th Anniversary of Slave Trade in Journey from Jamestown to Jamestown

The two-week-long observance included a Monday, August 19, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture which was followed by a trip to Ghana, West Africa…

Executive Director Frankie Roberts Recognized by Commission on African American History

Executive Director Frankie Roberts was recognized by the City of Wilmington’s Commission on African American History as one of seven living legends during a celebration on July 27, 2019. Frankie was one of seven recipients selected for their outstanding

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