NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Biden’s Justice40 initiative. This executive order ensures that 40% of federal investment benefits flow to disadvantaged communities, addressing deep-seated inequities.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Applications are open to U.S. high school students, ages 13 to 19. A distinguished panel of leaders will evaluate the applications, and selected...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mentors and team coaches from the Detroit business community including Ally executives, past Moguls in the Making participants, and HBCU alumni donated their...
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 — The four historically Black medical schools receiving funding graduate around half of all Black doctors in the U.S. but have been traditionally underfunded...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — We work to foster a sense of community and belonging, where Black children feel supported and valued. In collaboration with our national Village...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The national average price of childcare in 2023 was $11,582. This is equivalent to 10% of a married couple with children’s median household...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Joe Biden has successfully chartered the support of high-ranking Congress members with an endorsement from the Congressional Black Caucus. The group met...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The CDA Credential is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education and it’s a key steppingstone on the path of career...
THE AFRO — McKenzie led the audience on a whirlwind historical “roll call” of efforts to revise the narrative of cultural events around the globe, including...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start was pivotal in preparing my twin boys for school while my wife and I regrouped financially. It’s one thing to experience...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor, Julie Su and Mayor Randall Woodfin agreed to principles outlined in the Good Jobs campaign that included: recruitment...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Over the years, numerous studies have shown that Head Start students and graduates have improved life circumstances, including better health and a greater likelihood of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “With inflation and the rising costs of living squeezing all Pennsylvania households, Black voters 50+ are clearly looking for leaders with a plan,”...
AMSTERDAM NEWS — For more than 25 years, Brotherhood Sister Sol has been at the forefront of social justice, educating, training, and organizing to challenge inequality...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Voorhees University President, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, said the school was honored to have Dr. Chavis provide the 2024 graduation address. “We are honored to have Dr. Chavis...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In communities across the country, families are striving to give their children a good start in life. They share a common desire for...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The episode is called “Collard Greens for All,” and it opens at Sweet Jones Farm with Farmer Jones delivering 10–15 pounds of greens...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In addition to the investments, Garland unveiled plans to deploy federal resources and prosecutors to cities disproportionately affected by violent crime, including St....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In more than 100 cities across the United States, seminars and one-on-one sessions will empower communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — AAWP was born out of a collective vision to empower the African American community towards better health outcomes and wellness. Rooted in a...
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 — For more than 100 years, Pittsburgh’s African American community has counted on The Courier to cover the most important stories that affect the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The central inquiry of the study focused on whether officer-involved killings of unarmed Black individuals are associated with adverse sleep health outcomes in...