The Annual Legislative Conference featured discussions on racial equity, economic empowerment, climate justice, health disparities, and criminal justice reform, with experts, activists, policymakers, and thought leaders highlighting the importance of intersectionality and the need for strong voter turnout in the 2024 election.
Category: Opinion
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A Gambling Man’s Bet: How the Harris/Walz DNC Will Go Based on Day 1 Speakers Including Dallas’s Jasmine Crockett
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will feature a diverse range of speakers, including party officials, state and U.S. officials, labor union leaders, former Trump supporters, and former first ladies, all addressing key issues such as the economy, global competition, jobs, living standards, abortion, and women’s health rights.
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A Visit to Money, MS, the Place that Claimed Emmett Till’s Life, and the Deep South’s Stronghold on Folks Still There
The Great Migration saw six million Black Americans migrate from the Jim Crow south to the north, east and west in search of better economic and educational opportunities, but they faced new challenges in the new land.
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“Black Jobs” and the Age-Old Gimmick of Leveraging Minorities Against One Another
Former President Donald Trump’s recent rant about immigration and the Supreme Court case of Fisher v. University of Texas have highlighted the use of minority groups to undermine progress towards a more equitable society.
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A Father’s Impact: Daughter’s Success Highlights Value of Family Support
Pastor Rich Schuhumeier, a black father who is actively involved in his children’s lives, is a beacon of light for his daughter Evangelic, who has graduated with her law degree from La Verne College of Law University, with her success being a testament to the power of determination, positive declarations, and family support.
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Jasmine Crockett, MTG and the six Bs
Jasmine Crockett, a member of the Oversight Committee, responded to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal attack with a witty retort, prompting Chairman Comer to rule that Greene’s remarks were not in violation of the rules.
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The Enduring Disrespect of Black Women in America
By New York Amsterdam News Originally appeared in Word in Black “The recent incident involving Representative Jasmine Crockett being insulted on the floor of the House of Representatives by Marjorie […]
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A Dallas Watchdog and Atlanta’s North Star: James Washington was a Champion of the Black Press
James A. Washington, a dedicated journalist, editor, and publisher for over 45 years, passed away on April 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of courage, integrity, and social justice.
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Remembering Our Purpose – A Tribute to James Alfred Washington
The NNPA-the Black Press of America must reclaim its rightful place in the hearts and minds of those who once relied on it for Truth and Justice, and must rekindle the spirit of its predecessors by reporting the news “without fear or favor” and using the pages of its newspapers to “Light the Road to Freedom”.
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Preserved by Purpose – Hot Water Cornbread and Mama’s Wisdom
On Mother’s Day, a woman shares her experience of learning to make hot water cornbread from her mother, who patiently taught her the key to balancing the ingredients and the importance of patience.
