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FILM REVIEW: The Green Book

GREEN BOOK is based on a true story about classically-trained black jazz pianist, Don Shirley (played by Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali), and Tony Lip, a mob club bouncer who got his nickname based on his ability to talk his way out of almost any situation, played by Viggo Mortensen.

How Zip Codes Relate to Achievement Gaps and Future Lives of Students

There are several factors that contribute to success in adulthood. However, routinely we find that early childhood education and the empowerment of excellent teachers plays a pivotal role. Students from economically-disadvantaged areas have a plethora of obstacles…

Federal Court’s ‘Disastrous’ Affordable Care Act Ruling Only Bolsters Case for Medicare for All

A federal judge’s ruling that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) violates the U.S. Constitution alarmed healthcare advocates Friday, but left most unconcerned that the judge would succeed in taking away health coverage…

Study Shows Right-Wing Attacks on Refugees Based on ‘White Nationalist Propaganda’—Not Facts

The report, published in the Lancet on Wednesday, follows a number of xenophobic, fear-mongering segments on Fox News in which media personalities—after spending weeks claiming that the group of refugees was made up of criminals…

Tips From Negotiation Experts for Truly Happy Holidays

Each year it seems our travel gets more and more out of control. Between the multiple holidays, family we need to visit distributed all around the country and the rounds of parties for work and with friends…

Women’s Rights Are Still Not Explicitly Recognized in Us Constitution

Women’s rights advocates argue that sex discrimination is a pervasive problem that could be resolved by the ERA. Even though the Equal Protection Clause in the 14th Amendment prohibits states from denying…

White Churches Have a Moral Responsibility to Stand Up

Today, for example, the racial wealth gap exposes a stark difference. The median wealth of a white household (median means half are above and half below) is 12 times greater than that of a black household.

NAACP Poll Reveals How Black Voters Cast their Ballots

With voter fraud and voter suppression the talk of the midterms, the Advancement Project at the NAACP national office joined with the African American Research Collaborative to provide the first comprehensive analysis of how Black voters voted this cycle and

Applying Racial Bias During Jury Selection is an American Tradition

“The assertion that there is no substantial differential racial impact in jury selection, however well intended, has been largely discredited by research and diminished by detached observation,” said Dr. Lorenzo Morris, a professor of Political Science at Howard University.

Majority of Caregivers with Family Suffering from Dementia, Spend Less Time with Friends

Family caregivers take on big responsibilities that can be physically, emotionally and financially challenging. AARP’s new research shows that this can be particularly true for those caring for loved ones with dementia…

New Film Honors the Life of Harriet Tubman

The brave African American who became known as the “Moses” of her people, didn’t stop with her own freedom but went back – repeatedly – to help others and over the course of a decade, led countless slaves along the Underground Railroad

Rosanell Eaton, Queen Mother of Voting Rights, Dies at 97

“Ms. Rosanell Eaton was the 97-year-old matriarch in our four-year successful court fight against voter suppression, from 2013 to 2016,” Rev. Dr. William Barber, the architect of the Forward Together Moral Monday Movement…

Quit Playin’: Trump Voters Must Re-Apply!

If you ride with Donald Trump, who controls 40% of the national electorate, this missive is for you. For those who gifted him with a questionable 50% Job Approval rating in a recent Rasmussen poll… this is for you! As it relates to our friendship, you must re-apply.

Public Charge Rule Undermines Human Rights, Harms Families and Communities

Let us be clear: human rights and human needs do not disappear based on immigration status. Everyone needs a safe, secure place to live, nutritious food, and access to adequate health care. Keeping poor families out of housing…

Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship Transformed My Worldview

Ten college students at one of the more than 600 Minority Serving Institutions across the country will win a prestigious Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship to study abroad 2019.

Is the Migrant Caravan Real or A Fabricated Masquerade?

These caravans were started 15 years ago, and in 2018 the situation has reached human rights conditions, because with the election of President Juan Orlando Hernandez in Honduras, there is a military enforced curfew….

UNS Story “From Mauritania to Qatar: Slavery An Old Evil Takes Many Forms”

Such workers often work and live in isolated conditions on elite Qatar compounds. Despite a recent labor reform domestic staff who fear abuse must still get the permission of their employers to leave the country.

Democrats 2020 – Not the Person, but the Program

Too many cities and states are willing to offer exorbitant tax breaks to attract a few jobs. Meanwhile, our infrastructure is crumbling, our environment is decomposing, and civility is a thing of the past.

Don’t Let Small Dollar Loans Ruin Your Holidays

If holiday lists seem bigger than budgets, turning to a high-interest, “small dollar” loan can turn joy and merriment into a financial quagmire. Predatory lenders do not need to be a part of your celebrations.

NHRMC and Brigade Boys & Girls Club Partner for Community Event

New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the Brigade Boys & Girls Club are teaming up to host a Community Christmas Bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15.

“The Status of Black Women in the United States” from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research

Black women consistently work for a better country, but our country is not working for them. By placing Black women’s experiences and interests in the forefront of policy…

Indictments and Trials Finally Come in Police Shootings of Blacks, Minorities

Recent indictments and convictions suggest a swinging pendulum, and at least some cracks in the “Blue Wall” that all too often conspires to hide details and protect officers…

The Growing and Disproportionate Imprisonment of Black Women

While Black women overall are twice as likely to be imprisoned as their white counterparts, Black women ages 18 to 19 are three times more likely to be imprisoned…

Tennessee Tribune Publishers Recognized Among 10 Most Powerful African Americans

Rosetta Miller Perry said it’s vitally important that people recognize the significance of the Black Press and understand the role Black women have long played in its creation…

Michael Bloomberg Donates $1.8 Billion to Johns Hopkins University

Lack of funding could prevent well-qualified students from accessing opportunities. College cost and affordability are problems that will impact on the entire nation.

The Waiting Room – Are You Tired of Waiting?

What does it take to survive and thrive in the waiting process so that you can step into the next season of your future?
By Xylia Sparks-Davis

NHRMC Recognized by Healthgrades for Stroke Care

Patient experience surveys offer important insights about hospitals and their commitment to providing patients with outstanding experience, and furthermore, consumers value…

Sen. Kamala Harris Expected to Announce 2020 Intentions

“It’s about where we came from and where we’ve got to go,” Senator Harris told NNPA Newswire. “This is a pivotal moment. I think we all know when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. talked…”

Refugees – A Few Thousand People Seeking to Enter a Country of 350 Million People

International human rights law provides for the right of refugees to apply for asylum in other countries. There is no caveat that such refugees need to be from Europe or that they cannot apply to the USA.

African Americans from Electeds to Journalists Remember President George H.W. Bush

Part of what makes the current analysis of the George H.W. Bush’s legacy complicated is that the bar has been lowered by Donald Trump. Against that backdrop…

Rev. Barbara Skinner and Intergenerational Leadership

After the midterm elections, the Congressional Black Caucus has emerged as a powerful bloc among Democrats, with a massive 53 members, nearly a quarter of the 235 Democrats…

Comcast Announces Agreements with Two New African American Majority Owned Independent Networks

Comcast selected AFRO and CLEO TV, both of which will provide quality entertainment that highlights and features TV and movie content about African American and black communities.

NAACP Legal Defense Fund to Supreme Court: Rule on Police Obligation to Administer Aid

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. asks Supreme Court to take up the question of whether police officers are constitutionally obligated to help a person injured during arrest.

NAACP Demands Florida Nominating Commission Reconsider Black Judge Applicants

After more than 35 years of having a Black State Supreme Court Justice, the Rick Scott Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission has failed the people of Florida. No recent Governor has allowed appointees…

NHRMC Recognized by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience

Patient experience surveys offer important insights about hospitals and their commitment to providing patients with outstanding experience, and furthermore, consumers value…

How Mainstream Media Helps Weaponize Far-Right Conspiracy Theories

Memes need not be humorous or factual … All they need to do is attract attention online, which often translates into mainstream media coverage. That makes memes potent tools for distributing disinformation.

Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” Is an Insight into Inequality, Feminism and a FLOTUS Who Broke the Mould

One measure of predicted global interest is that Michelle Obama’s book, “Becoming”, will be translated into 28 languages. The month-long tour plan is bold, taking in ten major arenas…

U.S. Senate’s Only Black Republican Blocks Tom Farr from Becoming a Federal Judge

This week, a Department of Justice memo written under President George H.W. Bush was released that shed new light on Mr. Farr’s activities. This, in turn, created more concerns.

Eli Lilly Announces Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center to Assist People with Insulin Affordability

Not only does the African American community face the dilemma of increased diabetes diagnoses, but also faces numerous health care challenges when trying to manage diabetes…

Rep. Karen Bass of California Will Lead the Largest Congressional Black Caucus in History

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus selected California Congresswoman Karen Bass to be the next Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Viola Davis to Portray Shirley Chisholm in Film by Amazon Studios

Amazon Studios won a bidding war for the rights to produce the Shirley Chisholm film. The project is the first Amazon Studios production deal emerging from the partnership…

Minority-Owned Tech Startup Mixtroz Raises Over $1M for Networking Software

Mixtroz, a minority and woman-owned tech startup specializing in connecting people at live events in real time, has reached the historic fundraising mark of $1 million.

FSU Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement Scholars Recognized

Two Fayetteville State University Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (FSU-RISE) scholars, Don Eaford and Shamar Wallace, received awards for outstanding poster presentations of their summer research…

Meet Harvard Newspaper’s First Ever Black Woman President In 145 Years

At Harvard you’re in a space that was made for white men, so if you’re not the cookie-cutter white man who Harvard was built for, it can be difficult to navigate being here,” she said.

NNPA’s Black Parents’ Town Hall Meeting to Discuss State of Education in Houston

Teachers should seek to build trust with the parents and seek to know the parents on a first name basis, so they can stay in the loop. I think that will go a long way…

12-Year Old CEO Micro-Franchising Her Company to Help Young Girls Start Businesses

Award-winning GaBBY Bows CEO Gabrielle Goodwin and her mom Rozalynn are sharing their international brand with other girls and their moms through the Mommy and Me Entrepreneurship Academy.

Building the Faith on a Firm Family Foundation

Apostle Herman L. Murray’s leadership of a local 3,000 congregation, evangelistic travels and, weekly sermons are often heard around the world. The goal is to see the transformative impact…

Racial Profiling and Teaching While Black at VCU

It comes amid a string of incidents — some of which have gone viral on social media — in which white people called the police on black people…

Valder Beebe Show: Randy Jackson

Multi-talented music producer and this year he is partnering with Colgate and the American Diabetes Association on their “Everyday Reality” campaign.

Can a Woman’s Coalition Survive Petulant White Women?

Black, white, Latina, Asian, Native, Palestinian and other women have starkly different experiences. We are joined by our gender but separated by the status…

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