On Jan. 11, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a breakfast celebration held at the Town...
On Dec. 21, 2023, angels peacefully carried Eddie Rudolph Dillard away as he was awakened to eternal life from his home in Sacramento, California, after a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In this pivotal time as it pertains to the Black Press of America, we need new blood and new vision that would take...
For lovers of democracy (and if you are reading this surely that means you), the news has blessed us with some noteworthy early Christmas/Happy Holidays/seasonal gifting....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Our 100th Year Celebration not only signified a historic moment in time but also serves as a gateway to the exciting future of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — These posters sent a message to Black veterans that they need not apply — that these life-changing programs were not meant for them....
Twice. That is how many times I have had to battle cancer. I still consider myself very fortunate, although surviving a disease that is expected to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Leading up to the Fall Series Finale, the APGA Foundation is hosting a golf clinic for underserved youth on Sunday, November 5th at...
Recent studies suggest that the economic picture for Black Californians is not looking rosy. The state is becoming less affordable for African Americans, leading many families...
The name Henry O. Flipper shines as a symbol of resilience and triumph over adversity. Born to enslaved parents, Isabella and Festus Flipper, on March 21,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Bertie Bowman was a trailblazing South Carolinian and the longest-serving Black staffer on Capitol Hill. His dedication to public service is an inspiration...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a four-page order, Brimmer, a nominee of George W. Bush, stated that Trump, who was found responsible for sexually assaulting a journalist...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a prostate cancer survivor and member of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) Board of Directors, I believe that...
The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series presents a conversation with Virtual Murrell on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Huey P. Newton...
Voting and elections have become the targets of threats and intimidation as the nation faces a proliferation of guns, more frequent gun violence, and fewer legal...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Butler has been serving as the President of EMILY’s List. The fundraising platform supports and funds women candidates and amplifies issues that disproportionately...
Peter Hill, a skilled clockmaker, was born on July 19, 1767, in Burlington Township, New Jersey. Peter's journey unfolded against the backdrop of both challenge and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Despite being born on opposite sides of one of the most heinous events of the civil rights movement, McNair and Fields shared a...
A few years ago, Dr. Jeffries spoke at a conference on rap and hip-hop at Purdue University. He noted, “When rap and hip-hop came on the...
By Charles Blackwell Special to The Post Last week, The Post published Part 1 of a commentary on the effects of rap/hip-hop music on youth. Part...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Loewe becomes the latest Black woman to hold a senior position in the administration. “I didn’t necessarily come from a life of privilege,”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The August 10 “When Good People Write Bad Policy” panel event urged lawmakers to study the effects of a menthol ban by launching a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It’s no longer a choice but an obligation to take the current economic state of our community into consideration. We need to be...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 26-year-old from Temple Hill, Maryland (suburban Washington, D.C.) took control on the front nine with consecutive birdies on holes four through seven....
The Oakland Police Commission has selected the Byers Group as the consulting firm to conduct a search for a new police chief for the City of...