Yesterday, the Palestinian Youth Movement led a protest as a show of solidarity with Palestinians currently undergoing a genocide in Gaza as 6,000 bombs have been dropped over six days. […]
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Posted inCulture
Founding Member of The Isley Brothers, Rudolph Isley, Dies at 84
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Rudolph Isley, a founding member, and key figure in creating the popular soul group The Isley Brothers, has died at […]
Posted inClimate Justice
A Young Black Woman Is Now the Public Face of Biden’s Climate Efforts
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black When the Biden Administration announced the creation of the American Climate Corps last month, it was heralded as a huge victory for […]
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Social Security Benefits to Increase Despite Republican Calls for Reform
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In the face of increasing pressure from elected Republican officials to reform safety net programs, the Social Security Administration has announced a […]
Posted inBusiness
Biden-Harris Administration Protects Consumers from Junk Fees
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a bid to shield consumers from hidden and excessive charges, the Biden-Harris Administration, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]
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Southern Black Girls And Women’s Consortium, Pete And Thomas Foundation Announce Special Cycle Of The #Blackgirljoychallenge Focused On Mental Health And Wellness
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive […]
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Last Known Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Passes Away at 102
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Hughes Van Ellis, one of the last three survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, died at 102 on Monday, October […]
Posted inEducation
A Spotlight Shines on Afterschool Programs
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black “School over already?!” That’s a question that Black parents and caregivers have jokingly asked for generations, whether it’s the first day […]
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Formula for Freedom: Joy Plus Imagination
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared on Word in Black Jenn Roberts had done everything right. But it all felt wrong. “I was one of the first in my family to […]
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Preparing for Climate Disasters Can Protect Black Wealth
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Climate disasters are here to stay, and they’re putting excessive and unequal burdens on the finances of Black Americans. Since 1980, […]