Stacy M. Brown

LL Cool J Reflects on His Legacy: ‘The Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1984, LL Cool J became one of the first artists signed to Def Jam Records, a fledgling label co-founded by Russell Simmons...

Walmart Ends Diversity Commitments as Trump Policies Stoke Division

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The rollback of diversity efforts comes as data reveals significant racial inequities in corporate leadership. USA Today reported that its investigation found that...

Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely, Sparking Fresh Outrage

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Neely’s final moments were captured on bystander video, showing Penny restraining him with a chokehold for nearly six minutes. Witnesses testified that Neely,...

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Black women’s Hidden Struggles in White work Enviorments

A new study highlights the unseen challenges Black women face in predominantly White work environments: 51% higher turnover …

A new world?

Journalists Lauren V. Burke & Stacy Brown Discuss.

Crypto’s Promise to Close the Wealth Gap: Revolution or Mirage?

Headlines. Plus Professor Tonya M. Evans, law and policy consultant, and host of the Tech Intersect podcast will share insights on …

Health Disparities and Stigmas

Headlines Connection and candid conversations are important for building supportive communities, especially for those in the …

A Black Entreprenuer’s Lessons on Creating Legacy and Wealth

With a potential return of Trump, sundown towns are more concerned, especially with expected immunity for police and …

Rev. Al Sharpton Joins the Conversation

Rev. Al Sharpton, the “preeminent civil rights leader of our time,” joins Stacy Brown to discuss the challenges Civil Rights faces …

Momentum Builds for Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Ahead of Centennial

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia As the 100th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm’s birth approaches on November 30, a growing effort to...

DOJ Targets Elder Fraud and Nursing Home Abuse in Sweeping Nationwide Actions

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The DOJ’s report highlighted a broad initiative against elder fraud schemes affecting over 225,000 seniors. Fraud cases ranged from romance scams to government...

ACA Marketplace Enrollment Opens with Expanded Options and Subsidies

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Health officials said the ACA Marketplace’s enrollment success reflects expanded access under the Biden-Harris administration. However, political opposition from Trump and MAGA Republicans...

Closing Arguments: Harris Seeks a Unified America While Trump’s Final Rally Descends into Bigotry and Chaos

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Harris’s campaign has drawn strength from powerful allies who recognize the stakes. Reflecting on Trump’s divisive legacy, Tyler Perry said, “In this Donald...

2024 Presidential Election on a Knife’s Edge as Early Votes Pour In

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Across the nation, more than 15 million mail-in and early in-person votes have already been cast. Among these early votes, 46% come from...

VP Kamala Harris Unveils Extensive Agenda for Black Men, Promises Wealth-Building and Opportunity as Election Nears

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Harris’s detailed plan appears to offer Black men a vision of leadership, opportunity, and economic empowerment, which she argues is essential for the...

Longshoremen’s Strike Ends After Tentative Agreement Reached

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Labor experts have quickly clarified that the strike’s timing—just weeks ahead of the November election—was purely coincidental, dictated by the long-standing contract expiration...

New Filing: Trump’s Attempts to Overturn 2020 Election Were Part of Private Scheme, Not Official Acts

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The filing reveals the extent of Trump’s interactions with figures such as attorney Rudy Giuliani and other senior officials, some of whose names...

EXCLUSIVE! — Michael Jackson’s Thriving Estate Makes it a Target for Extortion Attempts

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Despite vast challenges and unproven allegations, the executors have transformed Jackson’s estate into a financial powerhouse. Following Jackson’s death in 2009, the estate...

New Report Exposes Tax System’s Role in Widening Racial Wealth Gap, Calls for Urgent Reforms

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The message from Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness is clear: America’s tax system is broken, and without immediate reforms, the...

Congressional Black Caucus Releases Groundbreaking Corporate Accountability Report on DEI

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Most Fortune 500 companies participating in the CBC’s survey demonstrated their commitment to DEI even after the Supreme Court’s ruling. CBC members said...

Lawmakers Face September 30 Deadline to Avoid Government Shutdown

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At the heart of Congress’s immediate challenge is securing a funding bill to keep the government operational. With an unlikely complete funding agreement,...

Breaking: Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate

Forbes Magazine highlighted Walz’s appeal as a moderate Democrat with a working-class background and rural roots, making him an attractive option for independents and moderate Democrats.

‘They invited Trump to disrespect a Black woman and did nothing to protect or back her up. The single most disgraceful thing I’ve ever seen at NABJ’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) also condemned the invitation, with NNPA National Chair Bobby Henry and President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F....

NNPA Demands NABJ Rescind Invitation to Donald Trump

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I strongly oppose Trump’s participation in the NABJ annual convention and career fair,” declared NNPA National Chair Bobby Henry. The NNPA represents over...