By Steven Monacelli Almost two years after the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police sparked protests across the country, three police officers accused of assaulting […]
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The Stigma Around Male Domestic Violence
There’s an underlying stigma built around male domestic violence and how it fundamentally harms Black men who may be shamed from speaking out. How do we discuss this issue and […]
America’s White Supremacist Murders of Black People
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Buffalo, New York Mayor Byron Brown called the massacre at a Buffalo supermarket an unimaginable nightmare, while Erie County Sheriff […]
Soledad O’Brien teams up with JP Morgan Chase for Impactful Health & Wellness Event
JP Morgan Chase is expressing they have a clear eye view of the challenges ahead. This effort is not a two year or five year plan. The plan cannot be that simple when you’re talking about generational injustice.
Standing on Shoulders of Giants, April Ryan is Opening Doors for Others
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia After 25 years working as a White House correspondent, April Ryan has seen it all. Before he became president, Barack […]
Dr. Lisa Cook Confirmed as First Black Woman on Federal Reserve Board
Cook, well-known for her work on racial and gender equality, won Senate confirmation as the first Black woman to serve on the Fed Board in the agency’s 109-year history. By […]
Erica Loewe Helping to Open Doors for Black Press, Others at White House
In Loewe’s all-too-important job as director of African American media, she has ensured that the Black Press and other media of color have enjoyed unprecedented access to the White House […]
Report Shows America’s Major Cities are Pricing Out Black Residents
Black households experienced the steepest declines in affordable neighborhoods in the years preceding the pandemic. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia At the onset of the […]
Matthew Knowles, Anita Hawkins, David C. Williams and Many Others to be recognized at the ‘You Can Live Again’
A Dallas-based empowerment organization for men and women seeking inspiration following life’s struggles – will present the You Can Live Again Expo and Awards Announcements at Edison’s on May 21st […]
Roland Parrish Student Athlete of the Week: Liam Johnson
Johnson joined his first soccer team when he was three. In addition to soccer, he began playing flag football for the Jaguars at age five (in all positions), which led to an undefeated season.