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NAMAD Honors James Farmer with Lifetime Achievement Award

After a half-century in the automobile industry, James Farmer has certainly seen it all. And, after receiving a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) earlier this month, Farmer took time to reflect. “I’ve

Dr. Patrice Harris Sworn-in as the American Medical Association’s First Black Female President

In June, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, a psychiatrist from Atlanta, was sworn-in as the 174th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). She is the first African-American woman to hold the position. During her inauguration ceremony in Chicago, Dr. Harris

Will Packer Drama, ‘Ambitions’ Brings Star Power to OWN

Entertainment juggernaut Will Packer, the man behind hit films like Girls Trip, Straight Outta Compton, Little, Stomp the Yard, Ride Along, “Ready to Love,” and “The Atlanta Child Murders” has brought “Ambitions,” a big drama starring Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Kendrick Cross, Brian Bosworth and

In Memoriam: Community Honors Sadie Roberts-Joseph

BATON ROUGE (The Drum/NNPA)—For more than three decades, Sadie Roberts-Joseph was an exceptional force of civic and cultural life in Baton Rouge. Often called an activist, matriarch, and a ‘tireless advocate of peace,’ the 75-year-old founder of the city’s African-American history museum

Unrest Over Brandon Webber Shooting Leaves Many Questions, Few Answers

Tennessee State Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D-Memphis) recalled the grim day that he witnessed violence outside of his apartment as a 4-year-old growing up in Los Angeles. “I remember seeing a man lying outside on the steps, and he was bleeding

Philadelphia Fires 13 Officers for Racist Facebook Posts

Police officers in Philadelphia and St. Louis are paying a heavy price for their acts of racism. Weeks after a scathing analysis by the nonprofit Plain View Project, the two departments have responded. In Philadelphia, several officers have been terminated while

Two Black High School Students Make History at Harvard University

Atlanta, GA — DJ Roman and Keith Harris, who are both high school students from Atlanta, recently led their team in winning the 2019 annual international debate tournament at Harvard University. They have successfully maintained their undefeated record for two consecutive

Over 500 Black Authors Attended This Conference – Some Are Bestsellers!

Chicago, IL — From sold-out audiences in Detroit three years in a row, to packed rooms in both Atlanta and Charlotte, The Red Ink Conference is taking the literary map by storm – and Chicago is next on the map! Whether you’re an

Grandma Missing for 5 Days Found Alive by Her Grandson

Charlotte, NC — Sandra Adams, a 69-year old grandmother from North Carolina who was reported missing for five days, was found alive in the woods near her apartment complex. Her family almost lost hope but her grandson decided to search one

Facebook Hearing Is Only the First Step in Our Oversight and Legislative Process

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, delivered the following opening statement at a full Committee hearing entitled, “Examining Facebook’s Proposed Cryptocurrency and Its Impact on Consumers, Investors, and the American Financial System.” As Prepared for Delivery

U.S. House Votes to Condemn President Trump’s Use of Social Media to Spread Racist Messages

On July 16, the U.S. House voted 240-187 to condemn the racist language of Donald Trump in a series of twitter communications over the weekend. All 235 Democrats voted yes. On July 13, President Trump began a targeted series of

Former NNPA Chairs Talk Yesterday, Today and the Future

The role of chairman of the board in any organization comes with responsibilities that require for the broadest of shoulders. According to a definition found at bizfluent, a board’s chairperson is the person who serves as the senior representative of the

Former NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell Reflects on the Black Press

“Can I tell you?”To hear those words means one of two things (or both): It means that Chicago and Gary Crusader Publisher and former National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Chairman Dorothy R. Leavell, is about to school you on some

How Immigrants Give American Companies a Powerful Boost

The ongoing trade war is the most visible front in America’s struggle with China for global influence. Oddly, it may be immigration policy, as much as tariffs and trade deals, that determines which country prevails. That’s because American competitiveness in

Trump Levels Racist Attack on Congresswomen of Color

President Donald Trump went on a racist screed on Twitter and attacked Democratic congresswomen of color and their ancestry. The 45th President, who succeeded the first African American President of the United States, Barack Obama, has often attacked Black female

Breast Cancer Is the Most Imperative Health Issue Facing African American Women

Though Black women get breast cancer at a slightly lower incidence rate than white women, Black women are 42% more like to DIE of breast cancer than white women. That is an astounding number and indicative of a variety of

Senate Democrats Survey Results Show More People of Color Hired, But Less Black Staff

WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Diversity and Inclusion Senior Fellow Dr. LaShonda Brenson is releasing initial analysis on the latest results from the Senate Democrats’ third annual survey on the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity

NHRMC Receives Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification

Wilmington, NC – New Hanover Regional Medical Center has received certification from DNV GL – Healthcare as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events. “Comprehensive stroke center designation represents a

Could Black Philanthropy Help Solve the Black Student Debt Crisis?

When billionaire Robert E. Smith decided to pay off the student loans of the graduating class of 2019 at Morehouse College, he suggested that others follow his lead. “Let’s make sure every class has the same opportunity going forward, because we are

The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA): Providing Opportunities

The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), a statewide trade association representing every facet of the Texas oil and natural gas industry including small independents and major producers, has for 100 years lived up to its mission of promoting a

Clark Atlanta University Hosts Mandela Washington Fellowship

25 young leaders from 19 African countries arrive at Clark Atlanta University for the sixth consecutive Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Clark Atlanta University (CAU) welcomed 25 rising leaders from 19 African countries as part of

Mental Health Stigma Still Affecting African Americans

The NNPA is taking a closer look at the stigma of mental illness in the African American community. This is the first in a series. Historically, seeking psychotherapy has been difficult for African Americans, said Dr. Viola Drancoli, a licensed

A Troubled Police Force and Hope for Change

For more than 50 years, the Baltimore Police Department has earned the reputation as a tough, bruising force that leveled most of its rough treatment and casual cruelty on Charm City’s Black residents. Blacks in their 60s and others in

Blacks Seven-Times More Likely than Whites to Be Wrongfully Convicted of Murder

Blacks are seven-times more likely than Whites to be wrongfully convicted of murder. Further, Black people are three times more likely than White people to be wrongfully convicted of sexual assault. This is all according to The Innocence Project, which

‘Black Snow’ from Sugarcane Harmful to Black, Poor Communities in Florida?

Thick black smoke plumes from sugarcane fields near Belle Glade, Fla., a predominantly Black community west of West Palm Beach and just south of Lake Okeechobee. Residents watch as red-orange flames engulf the sugarcane fields as the industry prepares for

Harris and Representative Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Fair Chance at Housing Act

On Wednesday, July 10, California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the introduction of their Fair Chance at Housing Act to remove barriers to obtaining federal housing assistance for individuals with criminal records and their

Hattiloo Theatre Panel Explore 400 Years of Africans in America

It was quite an extraordinary encounter: a Christian, a Muslim and a Spiritualist on a panel at the Hattiloo Theatre talking about their belief systems during a discussion framed against a backdrop of 400 years of Africans living in America.

Grant paves way to “Take ‘Em Down 901” one-act play

The real-life drama that culminated with the removal of Confederate-era statues from what had been two Memphis-owned parks will be the subject of a play being developed by Ekundayo Bandele, founder and CEO of the Hattiloo Theatre. With Bandele and

New Generation of Mobile Networks – Transformative 5G Technology Arrives

The next wave of technological evolution has arrived in the form of 5G, a new generation of mobile networks where at least four major telephone carriers in America – AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint – have put forth plans to

Star of “the Color Purple,” Desreta Jackson’s New Book “The Black Hair Conspiracy”

“The Black Hair Conspiracy” Receiving Rave Reviews and Has Been Accepted by The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library ONTARIO, Calif. — Desreta Jackson, iconic actress best-known for her starring role as “young Celie” in the Oscar-nominated film, “The Color Purple,” and

Senior Advocate Continues Legacy of Love and Service

It’s hard to surprise a woman like Ruth Tate, especially at the Ruth Tate Senior Center in South Memphis. For 35 years, she directed the activities, special events, bus excursions, and even a trip to Europe for senior participants. Tate

NNPA Publishers Honor Marjorie Parham, a Living Legend of the Black Press

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) honored Majorie B. Parham with the organization’s Legacy Award during its annual convention in Cincinnati on Friday, June 29. The NNPA is a trade association that represents African American-owned newspapers and media companies in

Citizens, Clergy, Elected Officials Rally After Groups Give No Confidence Vote

From Staff Reports in response to a press conference where Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall was given a vote of no confidence, the first African American woman to serve in that post received overwhelming support that included statements from

IN MEMORIAM: Cameron Boyce Remembered

The world is mourning the loss of Disneystar Cameron Boyce who passed away Saturday due to an ongoing medical condition. Boyce, 20, who starred in Disney’s Descendantsfranchise, was found unresponsive at his home and could not be revived by paramedics. Boyce grew up

Being Black and Republican in the Era of Real Challenges

It’s likely that identifying as a Republican today isn’t as easy as it once was, particularly with President Donald Trump’s policies that have included separating children from parents; the administration’s escalating racial rhetoric; and a special counsel report that strongly

Chicago Defender Newspaper Moves to Digital Only with its July 11 Edition

After 114 years of using ink on paper to deliver news that informs, educates and empowers the African American community throughout the Windy City, Real Times Media, parent company of the Chicago Defender, has announced that the Chicago Defender will

Aggressive and Sustained Effort to Connect with People of Color and Young Voters

Building on the Success of 2018, Cycle of Engagement is the House Democrats’ Strategy to Earn Every Vote and Take Nothing for Granted from these key constituencies Today, DCCC Chairwoman Cheri Bustos formally announced the Cycle of Engagement – the largest early

Black Troops Fought Bravely at Normandy 75 Years Ago

Photo Caption: John Q. Jordan,New Journal and Guide Archives “Negro” troops in Southern France.Photo by John Q. Jordan/NJG Archives The United States, Great Britain, France and other allies recently observed the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landing on five beaches along Southern

FILM REVIEW: Literary Icon Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

She’s a literary icon whose accolades include a 1993 Nobel Prize in Literature. For the African American reader who has been glued to her books since 1970, starting with her poignant debut novel The Bluest Eye, this documentary is an

Hearing on Need for Diversity on Federal and Corporate Boards

WASHINGTON – At a full Committee hearing entitled, “Diversity in the Boardroom: Examining Proposals to Increase the Diversity of America’s Boards,” Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, gave the following opening statement: As Prepared for Delivery Today,

Patrick Gaspard to Receive Prestigious NAACP Spingarn Medal

BALTIMORE – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, has announced that Ambassador Patrick Gaspard will be awarded the prestigious Spingarn Medal during the NAACP’s 110th Annual Convention taking place in Detroit,

Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff: Wimbledon’s 15-Year-Old Tennis Prodigy Who Has Been ‘Raised for Greatness’

Most 15-year-olds are studying history at school. Cori Gauff, though, has made it. The American had already set a record by becoming the youngest player to qualify for the main draw of Wimbledon in the professional era, but on Monday the rising tennis

Phoenix’s Largest Black Business Marketplace Now Open Daily

Archwood Exchange joins forces with Afri-Soul Marketplace to showcase local entrepreneurs and revive Eastlake community legacy Phoenix, AZ — The Valley’s premier monthly Black-business bazaar is now open every day. The popular Archwood Exchange has found a home inside Afri-Soul Marketplace, located downtown

Chicago Teachers’ Fund Testifies Before U.S. House Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion

Testimony highlighted the approach Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) has used to increase opportunities for diverse investment managers over the last 20 years Chicago, IL — The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF/the Fund) Chief Investment Officer Angela Miller-May testified on behalf

Same Spirit. Same Mission. New Vision. Carter Richards Elected as the New Chair

That was the chant being sang by many people, as they attended the recent Annual Meeting of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), in support of the newly-elected chair of the NNPA, Ms. Karen Carter Richards, publisher of the Houston

Juvenile Court Judge Faces Jail Time After Sham Trial Exposes Racism, Cronyism and Corruption

Cincinnati, the third largest city in Ohio, sits on a hilly landscape along the Ohio River at the Kentucky border just opposite Covington and Newport. It’s ice cold temperatures during the winter is only surpassed by the cold-blooded racial history

Ebony, Jet Fire Remainder of Staff, May Close Its Doors for Good

It’s official, Ebony Magazine—along with its sister publication Jet Magazine—has potentially closed its doors for good. Former employees of the company took to Twitter last week using the hashtag #EbonyOwes to air out their frustrations with the company, as it

Women’s Suffrage Forged by Founding Sisters: Happy Birthday to Ida B.

Photo Caption: Gwen McKinney is President and Founder of McKinney & Associates Public Relations, for which she is responsible for translating the vision of “public relations with a conscience” into a sustained, bold and tested suite of communications services and

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder and Black Futures Lab Release Second Black Census Report

According to a new report produced in part by Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Black lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans may be more concerned with everyday economic issues like low wages, unaffordable health care, and access to housing. More respondents identified these

New Gilded Age – Democratic Candidates Are Sounding a Lot Like Teddy Roosevelt

There was a Republican on the Democratic Party debate stage – a Progressive Republican who sometimes liked to “speak softly, and carry a big stick.” Did you notice him? “When I say that I am for the square deal,” said the politician,

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