NNPA NEWSWIRE — Partnering with unions, the DNC will prioritize diversity in staffing across race, background, and region, ensuring that leadership structures reflect the party’s broad...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start classrooms aren’t just places where children learn their ABCs — they are vibrant spaces where each child’s culture, language, and identity...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — HBCUs are far more accessible to students and more successful at moving students from the bottom 40% of a country's income distribution to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Children who fail to achieve reading proficiency by grade 3 are four times more likely to drop out of high school. Thus, early...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Walt Disney World’s support of the HBCU Week Foundation College Fair is part of an ongoing collaboration between the foundation and Disney on...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With an over two times higher mortality rate for black infants compared to their white counterparts. These numbers paint a dire picture that...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Biden’s two-page letter, which his campaign released, emphasized his resolve to stick with it and rally the party against the twice-impeached former President...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Kinzinger, a self-described Republican moderate, served as an Illinois congressman from 2011 until last year. He gained prominence for his opposition to his...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The twice impeached, convicted felon former president Donald Trump continues to push lies and policies that are not only dangerous for Black America...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 2022, French Gates expanded her mission by launching the Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to further support philanthropic initiatives with...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When children experience hard things, the one thing that can help them overcome trauma and develop resiliency is love. Loving, caring relationships are...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Johnson is esteemed for his instrumental role in bolstering GM’s manufacturing and labor relations. He was pivotal in effecting a major cultural transformation...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Joe Biden praised Fudge’s leadership, her dedication to rebuilding HUD, and her expanding efforts to build generational wealth through homeownership. He expressed...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him by colleagues throughout his career, Clyburn acknowledged the changing political landscape and his role in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The department of education said it would email those who will receive the debt cancellation today, another step in the administration’s ongoing efforts...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The report, covering the years FY 2014 through FY 2021, scrutinizes 344 deaths in BOP institutions and points to a multitude of issues,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — However, Hollister is not just a musician but a man of transformation. Overcoming struggles with substance abuse, he found solace in becoming a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate, Butler’s appointment marks a historic moment. Additionally, she’s the second Black...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Recognizing the challenges faced by Black journalists and reporters, Horsford highlighted the importance of acknowledging their dedication and hard work in the field....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jackson, a renowned figure in the fight for civil rights, founded PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in 1971 and established the National...
When civil rights attorney Pamela Price decided to run for Alameda County District Attorney, her life was already the personification of poet Langston Hughes’ famous poem...
As Oakland Leaders who hold the well-being and educational needs of Oakland residents to the highest priority, we respectfully request your collaboration with the City of...
This past weekend, the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans received insight on how the state government might implement recommendations...
Supporters of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held a rally this week, praising the mayor for firing OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong and for demonstrating her firm commitment...
When the Holy Names University Board of Trustees declared in December 2022 that the college was closing, they said they could not afford to remain open...