NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This historic event marks the beginning of coalescing The Descendants’ families and like-minded leaders and organizations to catalyze transformative positive societal change amongst...
The trans-Atlantic slave trade introduced a system of slavery that was commercialized, racialized and inherited, according to The New York Times Magazine. Africans were not thought...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Given the fact that today in America, Black Americans and other communities of color are being told to shut up, stay asleep, don’t...
Wess Moore (born 1978) has taken his own place in the history of American politics. He is Maryland’s first Black governor in its 246-year history and...
WHEREAS, through courage, perseverance, faith, and resolve against incredible prejudice and hardships, Black Americans have positively influenced, enriched, and advanced every aspect of American life; and...
An out-of-town developer is trying to build a 40-story high-rise in the middle of Oakland’s Black Movement Arts and Business District against strong community opposition. At...
In the early spring of 2011, while taking a rest from a cold bike ride, David Goodrich wandered into a museum. There, he was handed a...
Teaching all children about our shared history by exposing them to books by excellent authors like Carole Boston Weatherford and others who are part of the...
“These accomplished artists are tapping into their culture and creativity to share empowering messages with communities that have been hard hit by COVID-19,” said Chet P....
We will ultimately be successful in our efforts to reach the goal of our fundraising campaign but will also ensure that the native Oakland community of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Although Harriet Tubman lived to be 91, she did not see the 19th Amendment pass. However, Ms. Tina Wyatt, great-great-great grandniece of Harriet...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We knew what family meant to her,” said Ernestine (Tina) Martin Wyatt great-great-great-grandniece of Tubman, in a Focus features interview when the movie,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Tallahassee, Florida-based BNC counts as the brainchild of J.C. Watts, Jr., who is described by Tommy Ross, the network's director of communications,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 19th Amendment was adopted Aug. 18, 1920, after the required number of states ratified the constitutional measure. Though many Black women led...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 and they all display a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black artists, filmmakers and films were a key part of the mix at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival. Big budget movies, small indie...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "We in the National Congress of Black Women consider it an honor to tell the stories of Black women and to remember them...
OAKLAND POST — The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently announced that $1.6 million in grants will go towards its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, “Harriet” tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By erasing Tubman, the Trump forces again deploy their most effective weapon in the quest to maintain power— the unholy alliance of racism and...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Representatives Cummings and Katko have introduced the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act in 2015, 2017, and most recently in February. The bill, as currently written, directs...
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — The largest Black-owned bank in America is paying respects to Black queens all over the country. OneUnited Bank launched a Queen Visa...
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — With so much to write about, like local elections, crime, etc. it is important to take a pause from time to time to...
San Diego Voice — She is known as the ‘Moses of Her People.’”
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Blackballed NFL QB Colin Kaepernick Settles Major Grievance Claim against NFL
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