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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

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

In Denver, 2020 Candidate Tom Steyer Talks Voter Suppression And Youth Vote

Tom Steyer has said he’s the only Democratic presidential candidate who’s making climate change their No. 1 priority. But speaking with about 100 voters Sunday in a Denver union hall, the environment barely came up. Instead, the California hedge fund

Retraining As a Nurse: The Benefits of Working in Healthcare

Healthcare is an institution that lends itself to those who enjoy caring for others and giving their personal time to those who are in need. If you are currently stuck in a nine-to-five that isn’t particularly fulfilling, and want to

Georgia Republicans Secure Another Victory in Their Voter Purge

Georgia will not reinstate 98,000 voters who had their registrations purged on December 16, marking another victory for state Republicans who’ve spent years shrouding their efforts to winnow the electorate in the guise of electoral integrity. A federal judge ruled

8 Ways a Business Administration Degree Can Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Anyone who wants to become a successful entrepreneur will need to start thinking about the educational efforts that will be encountered during the process of developing the business acumen needed to succeed. Of course, every profitable business is based on

‘Sordid History’ Cited as Judge Blocks North Carolina Voter ID Law

RALEIGH, N.C. — The federal judge who blocked the newest version of North Carolina’s voter identification law cited the state’s “sordid history of racial discrimination and voter suppression” as she ordered officials not to enforce the law in 2020. U.S.

First Black Woman in History Hired to Lead Philadelphia Police Dept

Philadelphia, PA — Danielle Outlaw is the first Black woman ever to become Philadelphia’s police commissioner. Her recent appointment came just a few months after the department started dealing with several controversies including the involvement of its former commissioner in

Civil Rights Icon and Congressman John Lewis Announces Cancer Diagnosis

“I am going to fight it,” read a statement from Rep. John Lewis on the evening of December 29. “I may miss a few votes during this period, but with God’s grace I will be back on the front lines

Family of Black Doctors Has Social Media Buzzing

Dr. Herbert Oye is a Board Certified Endovascular and Vascular Surgeon, specializing in invasive and non-invasive treatment of vascular diseases. Dr. Oye received his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, according to his official biography.

The Danger of the “Ethno-Nationalist” State

One of the most common features of right-wing populist and fascist movements is the demand for ethnic and/or racial purity. During the course of the 20th century we saw it in its most egregious forms in colonial and white minority regimes

Separate, Unequal, and Dismal: Urban League Rekindles Leaders’ Commitments

The Urban League of Louisiana released an equity report examining the quality of Baton Rouge public schools and identifying gaps in outcomes, access, and excellence. Calling the findings “dismal” and “concerning,” several education stakeholders were present at the McKinley Alumni

Promises Betrayed – Looking to 2020 – Put Your Vote to WORK!

If you work for a living but are somewhat up in the air about who to vote for in 2020 or for that matter, if you should even bother getting to that crowded polling place, I’d like to ask that

Community Reinvestment Act to Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Communities

Proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) could lead to greatly enhanced investment in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities around the country, according to Grovetta N. Gardineer, senior deputy comptroller for Bank Supervision Policy with the Office of the

Should You Avoid Meat for Good Health? How to Slice off the Facts From the Fiction

More than half of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions resolve to “eat healthier.” If you’re one, you might be confused about the role meat should play in your health. It’s no wonder you’re confused. One group of scientists says that

Nonprofits That Empower Leaders of Color Are More Apt to Do Something About Racial Inequality

The U.S. is becoming more racially diverse. Since 2010, 96% of all U.S. counties registered an increase in their percentage of nonwhite residents. Yet the people who lead nonprofits in the U.S. remain disproportionately white. This mismatch can make it difficult for such organizations

Spiritually Speaking … A Sharp Tongue Cuts from the Inside Out

Growing up, I was never a student of the Bible even though I grew up surrounded by the best kind of Christians there were: the love-filled family kind. I believe I am now being constantly moved by the Holy Spirit

Black News Channel Network Launch Fulfills Lifelong Dream of JC Watts

Washington, DC — On January 6, 2020, the Black News Channel (BNC) will become the nation’s only 24-hour news and information television network focused primarily on African Americans. The historic launch of the BNC will fulfill the business dream and

Are Republican Senators in Fear of ‘Don Corleone’ Trump? “Yes!” Says Schumer

On Thursday, December 19, NNPA Newswire interviewed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The discussion covered a wide range of topics, focusing primarily on the impeachment of the president. The Senator also shared some insight on his conversations with Senate

How Undoing ‘Obamacare’ Would Harm More Than the Health

The Affordable Care Act remains on life support after a panel of federal judges ruled on Dec. 18, 2019 that the law’s individual mandate requiring people to buy health insurance is unconstitutional. The decision hobbles the law in ways that are hard

14-Year Old College Student at Spelman Makes the Dean’s List

Atlanta, GA — Sydney Wilson, the youngest student admitted to Spelman College, has recently achieved another milestone as she ended the first semester as a college student with a 3.76 GPA, making it to the Dean’s list. Wilson started attending the

Will McConnell Let the Senate Hold a Fair Impeachment Trial?

December 18 — Today the House of Representatives will vote on whether to impeach President Trump. If it votes yes, sometime early in the new year I will take an oath on the Senate floor to uphold the Constitution, review

In North Carolina, an Inspiring Black Woman Senate Candidate Takes the Lead

In battleground North Carolina, a political contest of historic proportions is taking shape – one that will help determine the names of both the next president and the next Senate majority leader. At stake is nothing less than the state’s chance to

How Being ‘Tough on Crime’ Became a Political Liability

Kamala Harris recently dropped out of the presidential race after months of attacks from the left for her “tough-on-crime” record as San Francisco’s district attorney and as California’s attorney general. A few years ago, the idea that being tough on crime would

Serena Williams is Building Schools in Jamaica and Various African Nations

More than just a tennis champion, Serena Williams has always been a champion for a cause. Through the Serena Williams Fund, new schools are being built in Jamaica and in various countries on the African continent. Williams, who has a

Meet the 101-Year Old Woman Who is Still Working as a Hair Stylist

Memphis, TN — At the age of 101, Callie Terrell is still far from retiring from her work as a hair stylist, making her the oldest working beautician in Tennessee and perhaps the country. “Well, I can’t describe it. I’m

Schumer Statement on Fifth Circuit Ruling In The Texas V. U.S. Case

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to the Fifth Circuit Court ruling in the Texas v. U.S. case: “Tonight’s ruling is a sharp reminder to Americans that a heartless lawsuit supported by

From Section 8 to Owning Multiple Homes — Meet the TEDx Speaker Who Flipped the Script

On the heels of his new book entitled Financially Irresponsible, author Rahkim Sabree says that closing the financial literacy gap can be done with the establishment of a team. “Each one, teach one,” he says. “Each one, reach one. If

Kamala Harris: Will McConnell Let the Senate Hold a Fair Impeachment Trial?

Black Entrepreneur Releases First Ever Shoppable and 100% Customizable Cookbook

Atlanta, GA — When doctors tell patients to change the way they eat for health, 7 times out of 10, they give the patient a list of foods to eat or avoid. If you’re that patient, you’re sent out of

New York City to Pay $625K Settlement to Black Woman After Cops Ripped Her Baby Away

New York, NY — Jazmine Headley, a Black mother whose 1-year old son was forcibly pulled from her arms by NYPD police officers during an arrest, will be awarded $625,000 settlement from the city of New York after she filed

Texas Settles Lawsuit Over Attempt to Purge Thousands From Voter Rolls

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas taxpayers will hand over $450,000 to the lawyers who sued the state earlier this year over the attempt to purge the list of registered voters that might have improperly disenfranchised countless numbers of naturalized citizens. The payment

Congressional Black Caucus Members Talk Impeachment, HBCU Funding

Shortly after the House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to impeach President Donald Trump on Friday, December 13, members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held a conference call with publishers of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the

Six Charts That Illustrate the Financial Strength of American Houses of Worship

Religion accounts for the largest share of the approximately US$425 billionAmericans give away every year. Even so, the charitable dollars channeled to churches and other houses of worship have slowly declined as a percentage of overall giving for decades. In

As Americans Struggle for Health Care Access, Insurers Making Things Worse

Living in rural America certainly comes with a number of benefits. There is less crime, access to the outdoors, and lower costs of living. Yet, not everything is rosy outside the city limits. Rural communities face growing infrastructure problems like

Eliminating Food Deserts Won’t Help Poorer Americans Eat Healthier

In the U.S., rich people tend to eat a lot healthier than poor people. Because poor diets cause obesity, Type II diabetes and other diseases, this nutritional inequality contributes to unequal health outcomes. The richest Americans can expect

Holiday Helpers: Six Ways You Can Support a Family with a Special Needs Child During the Holidays

The holidays are a time to celebrate, relax, and make special memories. But for families with a medically fragile child or children, there’s little time left for fire gazing, gift wrapping, or attending parties or school plays. Why? Because special

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