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NAACP Statement on the Fatal Shooting of Walter Scott

Baltimore, Md. — A white South Carolina police officer who claimed he killed Walter Scott, a 50-year-old unarmed African American man, in self-defense was charged with murder after a bystander’s video recorded him firing eight shots at the man’s back

Project Aims to Grow Local Farms, Shrink Childhood Obesity

Cornell University nutritional scientists, supported by a grant announced March 26 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, plan to test a recipe to lower childhood obesity while boosting the bottom line for farmers. The multistate project, funded at $1 million

JJ Smith to Host Historic Weight Loss Summit in Washington: Up to 1,000 Black Women Expected to Attend

Nutritionist, certified weight loss expert and the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the mega hit, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, JJ Smith, is hosting a major health and weight loss summit called “Sexy By Summer” this May 30th and

Black Press Faces Challenges, but Hopeful for the Future

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Jordan Shanks, a sophomore English major at Howard University admitted that before Black Press Week, he didn’t know much about the Black Press or the Richmond Free Press, the Black newspaper published in the Virginia city where

Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors

Breaking the Self-Harm Cycle New Guide Provides Revolutionary Approach To Understanding and Healing Self-Destructive Behaviors Each year, millions of teenagers and adults engage in self-harm. While people often assume self-harm only refers to acts such as cutting — millions of

NUL Report: America Remains in Crisis

WASHINGTON (NPA) – When it comes to the equality in America, a new report by the National Urban League says that Blacks are missing nearly 30 percent of the pie. The annual State of Black America (SOBA) report compared how

Actor Shiek Mahmud-Bey Tackles Rehab, Drug Addiction

Shiek Mahmud-Bey isn’t yet a household name, but has been hailed as one of Hollywood’s most talented actors. The Brooklyn-born thespian, best known for 1996’s “Night Falls on Manhattan” and starring in NBC detective drama “The Profiler,” is now tackling

Ona Brown’s “Own Your Dream” Tour Takes Winning Message on the Road

Atlanta, GA – Acclaimed motivational speaker and author, Ona Brown, is taking her wildly successful message of resilience, strength and forgiveness across the country with her new Own Your Dream Tour, March 27 through April 11, 2015. The tour begins in

Community Seeks Emotional and Physical Wellness from Chronic Illnesses

“It’s the stress of what we are going through as a community that is making us unhealthy,” said St. Louis Regional Health Commission CEO Robert Freund. Through the Gateway to Better Health Program, RHC has connected about half of the

Change Is Never Spare

Most of us would agree with the concept that one sure thing that we know about life is change. The comparison to a roller coaster seems appropriate; a frightening one at that. Life is full of twists and turns and

A Meeting in London to Plot Ways of Profiting Off Africa’s Seed Systems

A meeting is to be held in London on 23 March by predominantly white men with a sprinkling of Africans, some of whom represent private seed companies, to discuss how to make a killing off Africa’s seed systems. Farmers and

America’s Nutrition Coach: Where Diet and Nutrition Intersect

I get lots of questions about what, when, and how much food to eat in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle. As your nutrition coach, I know that even with a balanced diet and your meals planned for the week,

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Receives Award from Grantmakers in Health

“Terrance Keenan Leadership Award” AUSTIN, TX – Dr. Gail C. Christopher, vice president for policy and senior advisor for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), today was awarded the esteemed Grantmakers in Health’s (GIH) Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy

Tina C. Hines at International Women’s Day Celebration

FRANKLIN PARK, NJ – When it comes to highlighting the best in women, voices will no longer be silenced. The Women’s Empowerment Luncheon took place March 8 in Anguilla, BWI with keynote speaker Life Transformation Specialist Tina C. Hines. Women

Sower vs. Seed, Which One Are You?

(NNPA) – A minister recently reminded me of something I pray will also benefit you in understanding your walk in faith. The pastor reminded those who would claim Christ as their own, that being a Christian is part of an

Sherrilyn Ifill Calls for Renewed Focus on Housing Segregation

Preventing future Fergusons will require dismantling the patterns of segregation established by decades of federal housing policies, Sherrilyn Ifill, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (LDF), told a gathering of law and social work students

Film Explores the Number One Problem in the African American Community

Dallas, TX – Keberland Media LLC, announced today that they have digitally released their first feature film entitled, IF IT AIN’T BROKE: Black Folks and Family Structure. Captured in various cities throughout the United States, the filmmaker explores the subject

GOP Education Reform Would Hurt Poor and Black

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – As the Republican-led Congress prepares to update the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), civil rights groups, educators and student advocates fear that current proposals leave many poor and Black children behind. According to analysis by the

2015 Pretty Brown Girl Day Celebration to Launch in Chicago on February 28th, 2015

Detroit, MI – International Pretty Brown Girl Day was established by the Pretty Brown Girl Foundation. This is a special day to empower, inspire and encourage girls of color to love the skin they’re in. The mission statement of the

Ben Tankard & Shirley Murdock Receive Gold Records

New ‘Full Tank 2.0 CD’ is Amazon #1 Bestseller NASHVILLE, TN – Gospel/Jazz pioneer Ben Tankard and R&B/Gospel sensation Shirley Murdock recently received RIAA Gold records for their 2006 hit JESUS IS LOVE for 500,000+ sales as part of the 2006 WOW

Civil Rights Leaders Upset Over Non-Voting Rights Act Hearing

Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, he sparked controversy on Jan. 14 saying that, “The Voting Rights Amendment Act” – which would restore the pre-clearance requirement by the Justice Department for states mainly in the South

Study: Bad Middle Managers Are Just a Reflection of Their Bosses

Ray Friedman, Brownlee O. Currey Professor of Management at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. Keeping middle managers happy with their supervisors is the key to retaining the lower-level workers they manage and avoiding expensive turnover costs, according to a

Stress Caused by Racism Linked to Mental Health Issues in Latino Teens

Latino adolescents who experience discrimination-related stress are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and issues with sleep, according to research led by NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. These mental health outcomes were more pronounced among Latino

Record-level of Criminal Exonerations

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Black criminal defendants accounted for roughly 46 percent of the 125 known exonerations in 2014, the highest annual number of exonerations recorded since 1989, according to a national registry that tracks wrongful convictions. According to a recent

What’s Next in Diets: Chili Peppers?

Researchers at the University of Wyoming discover that adding capsaicin from chili peppers to a diet can help to prevent weight gain in mice on high-fat diet WASHINGTON, D.C., — Don’t go chomping on a handful of chili peppers just

Rape’s Other Victims

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The first time Tiffany Perry learned about her conception, she was too innocent to fully understand the gentle explanation her mother was offering, too young to process such a heavy and complicated behavior. What she distinctly remembers

Again, Let it Go – Please

I am trying again to internalize that today is the day the Lord has made. Don’t complicate it. The more complicated the world seems, the simpler it is to understand God’s Word. I’m reminded every day and sometimes get caught

Blacks Urged to Ramp Up Involvement in Internet

NASSAU, Bahamas – Blacks need to become more involved in what might appear to be arcane debates over “net neutrality – having an open Internet – because the fast-evolving Internet will have a major impact on their lives, including how

Stop Street Harassment, Bullying, and Assault With the Stop-Attack Mobile App

LOS ANGELES — Officially launching in January 2015, the STOP-ATTACK (www.stop-attack.com) app will leverage smartphone technology to make the world a safer place for everyone. Whether it’s bullying, street harassment or something even more sinister, the app will record audio

Poor Communities Lose Billions to Predatory Lenders

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Predatory lenders continue to target poor, Black and Latino communities, siphoning off $103 billion in fees and interests every year, and the rest of us are paying for it, according to a recent report by United for

Majority of Young Women and Men Prefer Egalitarian Relationships, Study Shows

WASHINGTON, DC, January 20, 2015 — The majority of young women and men today would prefer an egalitarian relationship in which work and family responsibilities are shared equally between partners if that possibility were available to them, according to a

New Book Empowers Men And Women Who Are “Living Single In A Married World”

Maitland, FL — The new book, Living Single in a Married World: How to Survive and Thrive It’s Not Easy, But it is Possible! ($16.99, paperback, 9781498402699; $7.99, e-book, 9781498402705) was penned to encourage and empower men and women who

The Crown and Gowns Project: Building Self-Esteem and Empowering Black Girls Through Art

Lancaster, PA — The images of dark-skinned black girls in the media can be negative, stereotypical, angry and sad. Passionate and retired school social worker, Ruby Taylor (www.arthassoul.com) has joined creative forces with world-renowned illustrator, Shaneque Gay, to birth the

Paul Carrick Brunson, The Oprah Winfrey Network TV Star, to Be Honored as Coach of the Year

Washington — Highly-acclaimed television host, syndicated columnist, best-selling author and professional matchmaker Paul Carrick Brunson will be honored as the Coach of the Year during the 2015 Black Life Coaches Business Strategy Summit. The two-day event, which will be held

My Civil Rights Year: Selma, Louisiana and Mrs. Caulfield’s Butterbeans

The opening of the movie Selma this weekend has rekindled vivid memories for New America Media editor Paul Kleyman, who in 1965 was one of thousands of students who joined the last part of the march from Selma to Montgomery,

Florida Black Rep Appointed to House Veterans Affairs Committee

Democrats final approval of Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida as Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee confirms the age old principle of seniority for Democratic leadership positions; where she has steadfastly served for more than twenty-years, knows the

Gospel Legend Andrae Crouch Passes at 72

Gospel legend Andrae Crouch has died, according to reports. Credited as “the father of modern gospel music,” his career spanned over 50 years. He was 72. Crouch died Thursday at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in California almost a week after

The Education of Dr. King

As he labored for social, civil and economic justice, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was extremely concerned both about the educational inequities that were a function of segregation, and about the purpose and quality of education. As early as 1947,

Jill Scott Honored at 2015 Essence’s Black Women in Music Event

During Grammy Awards Week celebration, singer Jill Scott will be honored at Essence magazine’s sixth annual Black Women in Music event. The three-time Grammy Award winner will be honored for her incredible achievement, singular artistry and powerful storytelling. The highly

Phoenix Activists: Let the Countdown Begin

Phoenix – As the nation counts down to Super Bowl XLIX, Arizona’s Black community announces a new campaign incorporating the national theme “Black Lives Matter: Addressing The Violence Of Systemic Racism in America and Arizona.” Black leaders and activists in

Movie Review: ‘Selma’

R.I.P. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Your story has been told. Your legacy passed on. Your strategies for non-violent demonstrations shared. Your ability to change hearts, minds, and laws has been well-documented. Selma, in the most inspiring way, relays MLK’s

A Radical Health Transformation: Creating a New Culture of Health in America

Like the water we drink, the air we breathe or the ground we walk on, health is more than being sick or well. Beyond going to the doctor or affordable health insurance, imagine health as a blanket that covers every aspect

Civil Rights Groups Counting on Accurate Census

By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHING (NNPA) – The 2020 census is still more than five years away, but as the United States Census Bureau prepares for the crucial count of American households, civil rights groups are weighing

Barriers to Obtaining Employment

Despite much progress in U.S. workplaces, there remain significant barriers to accessing employment, creating affirmative opportunities for career advancement of women and minorities, ending employment discrimination especially for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people of color; and ensuring fair

Team Hickman Enterprises Presents The Port City Rip the Runway 2015

The Port City Rip the Runway will take place at 6pm on Saturday January 10, 2015

The Passing of A Legend Pioneer Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Trailblazer Comer J. Cottrell, Jr. Dies at 82

PLANO, TX — Pioneer entrepreneur, philanthropist and trailblazer Mr. Comer J. Cottrell, Jr., one of the

Talk Therapy – Not Medication – Best for Social Anxiety Disorder

But many lack access to trained therapists, choose medication or nothing at all to treat the

Master Motivator Orrin Hudson Plays a Simultaneous Game of Chess With 59 Students, Teaches Them the Winning Moves in Chess … and Life!

Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson playing a simultaneous game of chess with 59 children at an after-school program

Helping Students Attend College for Free

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – As middle-aged parents, Norma Richards, a veteran science teacher, and her husband were

Seminaries Do Very Little to Train Pastors How to Help Mentally Ill Congregants

People struggling with mental illness often turn to pastors for help, but seminaries do very little

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