NNPA NEWSWIRE — Democrats from all political backgrounds came together to honor President Biden's legacy, which includes unwavering efforts to reduce costs for middle-class Americans, repair...
THE AFRO — A native of Southeast D.C., John “Peter Bug” Matthews is a fifth-generation Washingtonian. He started his nonprofit, Peter Bug Shoe and Leather Repair...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The original March on Washington, a cornerstone of the civil rights movement, drew approximately 250,000 participants in 1963. Its influence paved the way...
Thirty days after he announced his retirement, Rev. Jesse Jackson named Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, as the new president and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition....
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...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Throughout the years, the AFRO has been a leading voice in the Black community, serving as a reliable source of news and information...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Participants included the Rev. Jesse Jackson, TJC President Dr. Barbara Arnwine and Board Chair Daryl Jones, National Urban League President Marc Morial, NNPA...
The show focused on the Vincent Chin case, the famous Asian American hate crime that took place in Detroit in 1982.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed course on her refusal to allow Pres. Donald Trump to send federal police to Chicago, saying that she was welcoming the...
“Black Enterprise” founder Earl G. Graves Sr. passed away late Monday evening at the age of 85. An icon in the print magazine business, Graves created...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Lowery’s enduring legacy, I believe, is that he led the SCLC back from near death, to vibrancy and noteworthy relevance, after taking over...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Fifty-five years ago, a few of our children attempted to march across this bridge. We were beaten, we were tear gassed. I thought...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One relatively unsung product of Oakland’s liberal sway is the founder of the annual AfroComicCon, Michael James. Now in its third iteration, AfroComicCon...
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — HAFSAT ABIOLA is one of three honorees selected for the National Civil Rights Museum’s 28th Annual Freedom Award to held on October 30....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 2019 honorees are the Honorable Karen Bass, U.S. Representative (D-CA); the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, U.S. Representative (D-MD); the Honorable Bobby Scott,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I can remember at a NAMAD banquet there were two tables, maybe three at a conference of minority dealers,” he said. “But I...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It's only July, seven long months before the February 3, 2020, Iowa caucuses. Only July, eight months before the delegate-rich Super Tuesday, March...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “…while the students are demographically different, one can hope that the call to "practice humanity" is one that will be heeded. It is,...
The reaction — shock, joy, disbelief, euphoria — revealed the importance of Robert F. Smith’s stunning gift, when he announced, unexpectedly, that he would pay off...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In Federalist No. 54, James Madison wrote about the chief concern of the representation of slaves concerning taxation and representation,” said Maxim Thorne,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — NABJ President Sarah Glover said she’s stunned that CNN canceled a planned meeting to discuss the importance of diversity and Black representation within...
THE MADISON TIMES — he big guns are out for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the charismatic first-term legislator from New York.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m outraged that anyone at Toledo Transmission – or any facility – would ever face threats or discrimination. My heart goes out to...
With the government still partially shut down, partisan politics is generating more heat President Donald Trump, in his unique blustery style, believes he can slander the...
Students at Oakland High School had a special visitor in Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday, Nov. 30. Speaking at a student leadership class, he said, “Learning...