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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

Back To School: Why Our Kids Need Access and Accountability

Darnell Parker, Certified Fraud Expert and CEO of Community Fitness and Education (www.cfeinc.org) has been on

The Final Day of the Moral Week of Action Commits Advocates and Activists to Take Anger Over Regressive Policies and Turn It Into Action at the Polls

For seven days from Aug. 22 – Aug. 28, the North Carolina NAACP and the Forward

Photographer Donna Ferrato First Gallery Exhibition in Her Series on Women Who Have Left Abusers

Donna Ferrato, a documentary photographer who has received international acclaim for her work to capture and

Is the Hatred for Trade Schools Really Class Warfare? Are Low Income Minority Students the Real Targets?

Trade schools have higher graduation and placement rates than other colleges, yet they are being

Jill Scott Talks About Her 63-Pound Weight Loss Journey

Singer and actress Jill Scott is on the cover of the September 2014 issue of Essence

Global United Fellowship Hosts Hugely Succesful Inaugural Conference

Nassau, Bahamas – Interdenominational unity and overwhelming love for God and God’s people saturated the

Trayvon Martin’s Mom Writes Letter to Michael Brown’s Family Saying, “Neither of Their Lives Shall Be in Vain”

Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin who was killed two and a half years ago by

West Florissant, Mo. Explodes in Protest of Police Shooting, More Than 30 Arrests

ST. LOUIS — What started as a peaceful prayer vigil for Michael Brown, the unarmed teen

Risky Situations Increase Women’s Anxiety, Hurt Their Performance Compared to Men

SAN FRANCISCO — Risky situations increase anxiety for women but not for men, leading women to

Unique Program For Troubled Youth to Honor Contributors at Special Dinner, Entertainment, and Awards Show in Chicago

Entertainers for the night will include Marshall Thompson and the world famous Chi-Lites, and gospel artist Pastor

Allstate Gospel Superfest Battle of the Bands New Talent Search to Return in August!

The Allstate Gospel Superfest Battle of the Bands New Talent Search to Return in August!- Jacksonville,

30 Day Challenge Brings New Hope To Single Women Looking For Love

Approximately 65% of all African American women over the age of 25 in the United States

Insider’s View on How to Develop Political Activists

New book first to provide an in-depth look at why some civic organizations are better at

Tips To Make Summer Slim Down Simple

The irony of summer is that for many people, it’s the most important time of year

SPLC report: Bundy ranch standoff was highly coordinated, reflects militia movement threat

The standoff between federal agents and armed supporters of a Nevada rancher earlier this year was

How America Built Its Highways to Serve the Wealthy and White

The following is an excerpt fromThe Folklore of the Freeway: Race and Revolt in the Modernist

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Las Vegas Comedian James Bean Releases Candid Account Of His Struggle With Suicide In When The Humor Is Gone

“James Bean has shown insight and understanding of the darkest moments of many people’s lives as

Don’t Put Retirement on the Back Burner

(StatePoint) Most Americans understand the importance of saving for retirement but unfortunately, not everyone’s concerns translate

Tips for Managing Stress in Your Life

Stress is not only unpleasant; it can be overwhelming, ultimately preventing you from solving the problems

St. Louis American Wins NNPA Best Newspaper Award

PORTLAND, Oregon (NNPA) – The St. Louis American has won the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s Russwurm/Senstacke Trophy for

Rights Groups Call for Congress to Act on the Voting

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – One year after the United States Supreme Court gutted a key section of

Systemic Racism is Killing Black Babies in America — But There is Something Black Women Can Do About It!

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says the U.S. infant mortality rate is the highest among

RELEASE: 50 Years After Freedom Summer, Report Shows that Communities of Color Can Shift the Balance of Power in ‘Black Belt’ States

Washington, D.C. — Fifty years after Freedom Summer sparked a pivotal moment in the civil rights

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