NNPA NEWSWIRE — Congressman Clyburn co-led a letter alongside Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) to President Biden urging him to use his...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mass incarceration remains a persistent, systemic injustice that erodes the soul of America. Our nation has the highest incarceration rate in the world,...
THE AFRO — The Hampton Pirates will be looking to improve on their record from last year after the men finished with the second-worst record in...
At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference, held from Sept. 11 through the Sept. 15 in Washington, DC, Sen. Laphonza Bulter (D-Calif.) participated in...
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 — At the heart of Congress’s immediate challenge is securing a funding bill to keep the government operational. With an unlikely complete funding agreement,...
The university, founded in 1966, received a donation from the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. That program aims to accelerate wealth accumulation in the Black community, addressing...
THE AFRO — Take a look at some of the events and athletes you should keep an eye out for as the 19-day event unfolds. The...
Big Dem donors and media are keeping alive a troubling narrative about last week’s debate: that Joe Biden isn’t fit to be president and should step...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — “The resilience of remittances underscores their importance for millions of people,” said Dilip Ratha, lead economist and lead author of the report. “Leveraging remittances...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — We are bringing the everyday people who’ve demanded better wages from their bosses to Washington insist that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents make clear...
The news of Trump’s historic 34 guilty verdicts are about a week old. Has it sunk in that the man who insists on being the Republican...
Imagine you’re only 22 years old and already making a name for yourself in NASCAR, one of the most thrilling sports in the US. That is...
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 — “We’re thrilled to recognize Representatives Blunt Rochester and Lee and all of the second annual Climate Change-Maker Award winners for their impressive leadership...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Drug manufacturers are required by law to make medicines available to charity hospitals and pharmacies at a steep discount, with the idea that...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This year’s invitational is sponsored by Events DC, FedEx, Sidwell Friends School, and more than 50 SportsMom Foundation individual donors. All funds raised...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The need for long-term care can manifest suddenly following a heart attack or stroke, leaving families and individuals grappling with difficult decisions. It...
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) issued the below statement following President Joe Biden’s announcement of his intent to nominate her to serve as Representative...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Established more than 40 years ago, the NNPA Fund is the non-profit division of the NNPA, delivering value to NNPA members through professional...
The “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,” brought an unprecedented throng to the National Mall on Aug. 28, 1963. From every corner of the U.S.,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Further, the wealth gap between Black and non-Black Americans has experienced only marginal growth, with African Americans possessing eighteen cents for every dollar...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Most consumers of meat alternatives are people who are simply intrigued by the idea of plant-based meat that tastes the same. In fact,...
Since 2017, April has been recognized as "Second Chance Hiring Month," which is intended to raise awareness from Capitol Hill to Main Street of the need...
Food security advocates, policymakers, and others had been warning of the dire consequences to those most in need if Congress chose to halt the extra allotments...