By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Sept. 14, 2023 “Mexican journalist’s 15-year quest to receive U.S. asylum ends with a yes” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn throws support behind Biden impeachment inquiry
By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Sept. 14, 2023 “U.S. Sen. John Cornyn throws support behind Biden impeachment inquiry” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media […]
The percentage of uninsured Texans in 2022 dropped to the lowest in a decade
By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune Sept. 14, 2023 “The percentage of uninsured Texans in 2022 dropped to the lowest in a decade” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]
Paxton trial updates: Paxton’s defense team calls its second witness
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune Sept. 14, 2023 “Paxton trial updates: Paxton’s defense team calls its second witness” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan […]
HBCU Transformation Project Receives $124 Million Boost to Propel Systemic Change
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia To help fortify historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide, the HBCU Transformation Project has garnered a substantial $124 million investment from […]
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Faces Pressure to Pursue Impeachment Inquiry Against President Biden
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia As expected, the return of Congress to Capitol Hill is kicking off with the House of Representatives doing former President Donald Trump’s […]
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Amid Rising Cases and Hospitalizations
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech in response to the surge in cases […]
Black Economic Alliance Foundation Joins Fearless Fund in Fighting Lawsuit
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Black Economic Alliance (BEA) Foundation, a leading organization mobilizing Black business leaders and advocates, announced the submission of an amicus brief […]
Alarming Surge in Student Loan Scams Targets Americans; Biden’s SAVE Plan and Disproportionate Impact on Black Borrowers
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Amidst the impending resumption of student loan payments in October, scammers are intensifying their efforts to exploit borrowers, with more than 350,000 […]
Record Number of Black Quarterbacks Have Starting Positions in the NFL for the 2023-2024 Season
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 2023 NFL Draft marked the first time in NFL history Black men were selected in the top three positions for quarterback.