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NNPA 2019 National Leadership Awards to Honor Eight of the Nation’s Groundbreakers

Eight national leaders and activists are scheduled to be honored by the National Newspaper Publishers Association when the trade organization hosts its annual National Leadership Awards ceremony…

Karen Boykin-Towns Takes Her Talents to Sard Verbinnen

After helping to lead the NAACP’s national convention, changing jobs, and some extensive travel, Boykin-Towns said the past several months had provided a time also for reflection.

The Time is Now to Help Prevent Gun Violence in Urban Neighborhoods

One of the things that I have done over the last 10 years is host a dinner for the mothers of deceased children in my old hood in Queens, New York. The deceased children all died because of senseless gun violence.

In One Section of Queens, Gun Violence Has Left Activists with Plenty of Work to Do

If young people who have experienced gun violence receive wraparound supports to empower them to fulfill their basic needs and sustain mental, physical, and economic health and wellness, they will lead healthier lives…

Historically Black Colleges Give Graduates a Wage Boost, Contradicts 2010 Study

Students who went to HBCUs do not suffer a relative wage penalty. In fact, we found that they typically and on average earn more than similar students who went to non-HBCUs.

Hogg Foundation to Award $2 Million in Grants for 2020 Census, Black Communities

The African American community has been historically undercounted in the census. The Census Bureau estimates that African Americans were undercounted by more than 800,000 in the 2010 U.S. Census, and that approximately 7 percent…

A Tragic Comedy – Trump and the Weather – Where Does This End?

There have been repeated stories of the repression of science under this administration. Scientists have been informed not to use this word or that word. The suppression of scientific exploration and publication of new research on climate change.

The Tamron Hall Show Debuts – America’s News Sweetheart Returns

One of the ways Hall is shaping her show is by insisting the makeup of the crew reflect her audience. Despite having veteran executive producer Bill Geddie at the helm, Hall insisted that more women be hired because she wants to empower people like her…

Ray B. Shackelford Elected as 10th National President of National Urban League Young Professionals

“In the coming months my team and I look forward to meeting with the members across the country and hearing their ideas of how we can work together to advance the movement.

Backlash Sinks Magazine Cover Deemed Racist by Many

The magazine featured caricatures of three mayoral candidates — Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer, incumbent Mayor Jim Strickland and former Mayor Dr. Willie W. Herenton.

Fewer Mexican Immigrants Are Coming to US, Those Who Do Are More Educated

The share of Mexicans among all foreign-born persons who migrated to the U.S. dwindled sharply in the same time period, from 28.9% to 9.6%. Mexico fell from the country that sent the most migrants to the U.S. to third place…

The Hidden Story of Two African American Women Found in a 19th-Century Book

Kate was in the midst of organizing the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition, “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence,” commemorating the more than 80-year movement for women to obtain the right to vote.

HBCUs Endorsed by DJ Envy, Discover the Unexpected Program Ambassador

My path to becoming a Discover the Unexpected ambassador started when I made the decision to go to Hampton University. My mother stressed education and emphasized the importance of getting a degree at a Black institution.

Flying While Black: Stop the U.S. Congress from Raising Air Travel Taxes

The tax, known as the passenger facility charge, is a locally enforced but federally authorized fee that every passenger must pay at U.S. commercial airports. Nearly every airport in America charges it.

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…

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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