NNPA NEWSWIRE — Section 1981 prohibits intentional race discrimination in contracting, and protects African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities from discrimination in the workplace...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Keyboardist, music director, and composer Michael Bearden, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Usher, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and others, said the Shadd piano...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Cyntoia Brown was supposed to spend 51 years in prison before she could even be considered for parole but her precarious case caught...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now, as he awaits an appellate court's ruling that could grant him a new trial or freedom, Cosby's support base appears more significant...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By every definition, Lenora is a throwback. For “Relax,” she introduces an alter-ego, “Suga’ Love,” an afro-wearing “Foxy Brown” like character whose looks...
THE WASHINGTON INFORMER — Willis, a former New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks guard in the WNBA, joins a growing number of retired WNBA stars...
ROLLING OUT — The 40-year-old star suffered three fractures in his spine in the incident in Malibu, but he took to the stage at the Barker...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "They are not in compliance with the law," stated Merretazon, whose story of the Viet Nam War was highlighted in the 1984 book,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black girls, and other girls of color, experience discriminatory, disparate, punitive, and unfair treatment in school, including suspensions, expulsions, referrals to law enforcement...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "It has been clear for some time that anatomically modern humans appeared in Africa roughly 200,000 years ago. What has been long debated...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The launch of BNC will be a historic event, and our highly qualified journalists are chomping at the bit to be on-air now,”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A growing group of publishers, news gatherers, journalists, photographers, and other professionals, the Save Journalism Project’s is to educate and activate journalists across...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Before this website, it was impossible to search the web and find an accurate scope of the history of American lynching. The names...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Working for the census will allow you to help out your community and earn money at the same time. The U.S. Census helps...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This museum tells the story of not only the musical contributions of Black people in America, but also the personal stories behind those...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to published reports, three out of every four inmates in Illinois prisons are African American, causing some to conclude that banning the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Researchers in the NYU study noted that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens from all demographics. They found that only...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Woods also became just the 5th player to win a major championship plus an additional PGA Tour event in the same calendar year...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many learned about the Baltimore City Police through the case of Freddie Gray, who died in April 2015 following his arrest after running...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the first African Americans to hold prominent positions in both broadcast and print journalism, Ifill was a trailblazer in the profession.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I want to foster a spirit of empathy, gratitude and giving back in my kids and others, while bringing awareness to the difference...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “These shows draw large audiences because some showcase professional Black women and the triumphs and struggles we all experience daily. They highlight the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Whites are caught with illegal drugs more often. However, according to the new analysis, Whites were more likely to be found with drugs,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The renowned mathematician was instrumental in Alan Shepherd's 1961 journey to space. She also played a pivotal role in John Glenn becoming the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "The Seminary's ties to slavery are a part of our story," Barnes stated. "It is important to acknowledge that our founders were entangled...