NNPA NEWSWIRE — A Wallace S. Sayre Professor Emeritus of Government at Columbia University, Hamilton made history as one of the first African Americans to hold...
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...
THE AFRO — “This is honestly such a positive moment for D.C. and it always brings a togetherness within the community. There are so many new...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With the rise of e-commerce and automated checkout systems, traditional retail roles may diminish. Cashiers: Similar to retail salespersons, automated checkout systems are...
In 1863, Captain Horace James established a camp for freedmen near New Bern. James City was named in his honor. The attributes of having been reared...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — An effective strategy to overcome poverty in Black America is to increase homeownership and prevent racial hypersegregation. President Biden has pursued some regulatory actions to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — the celebration of the birth of the Black press in the United States. 2024 marks the 197th year of the Black Press of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The transition to the new DEI requires a commitment to ongoing self-reflection, learning, and action at both the individual and organizational levels. It...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The database aims to provide federal agencies with readily accessible records of serious misconduct when hiring federal law enforcement officers. The White House...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Under the CHIPS and Science Act, the Department of Commerce’s latest move involves a preliminary agreement with BAE Systems, Inc., for a CHIPS...
“World AIDS Day is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible progress we have made toward becoming an AIDS-free generation. In the past two decades we’ve saved...
jw.org While remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic lowered reported instances of bullying, parents fear that for some students, going back to school will mean the...
By Donald M Suggs, Word in Black The significance of each congressional seat has been brought into sharp focus after an unprecedented vote on Tuesday, Oct....
By Anissa Durham, Word in Black U.S. adults reported higher levels of loneliness during the height of the pandemic. This was compounded by isolation, in-person restrictions, and...
By Malachi Kudura, Contributing Writer On Saturday, October 21st, the Worldbeat Cultural Center hosted its annual Taste of Africa celebration. The event was full of culture,...
Two African American Congresswomen supported the FDA’s move, having written a letter to the agency earlier in the year requesting an investigation into the health impacts...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At Eastern, Belay studied Computer Science and Business Information Systems, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA in both majors! He...
Story by Holly Yan, CNN Video by Lacey Russell, CNN (CNN) — The light blanket of dust covering Charles DuBose’s black cherry motorcycle belies the grandfather’s meticulous...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The United States is the only member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that does not require workplaces to provide paid family...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Despite these positive trends, the report underscores that imprisonment levels remain alarmingly high nationwide, particularly for Black Americans. The authors caution that the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Before his departure, the White House reported that Biden talked with Middle Eastern leaders, including President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. The discussions...
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 — Often called “freedmen’s towns,” “freedom towns,” or “all-black towns,” African American municipalities were established throughout the United States by or for a largely...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a joint statement released on Saturday, October 7, NNPA Chair Bobby Henry and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr....
Dr. Patricia Bath, a trailblazer in the field of ophthalmology, etched her name in history as a woman of numerous firsts and groundbreaking achievements.