By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Black people in America are expected to live longer than they did in previous years, according to new data from the […]
Tag: America
Posted inHealth
New Survey Reveals Contrasting Views on American Health
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black How do you experience America? Is it safe to take a walk in your neighborhood? Can you access social services in […]
Posted inOpinion, Politics
OP-ED: Biden Needs a Reparations Commission for 2024
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Leaders within the Democratic Party in the last Congress demonstrated their political will for a reparations commission. 217 confirmed yes votes in the House and half of the Senate Committee chairs, along with the Senate Leader, and many of their colleagues, signed on to the Senate bill.
Posted inSports
Coco Gauff Makes History: Youngest U.S. Open Champion Since Serena Williams in 1999
Gauff has long been earmarked as one of tennis’ next superstars. Her maturity on and off the court, intelligence, and ability to articulate herself have endeared her to the American public and the global tennis community.
Posted inCommunity, Homepage, International, Local, Metro, National, National, Politics, Texas, This Week
Brittney Griner is Home but How Welcoming is America?
Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown For varying reasons, Griner’s return home last week resonated with so many. The images remain surreal. WNBA Star Brittney Griner walked across […]
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Vice President Harris Addresses NAACP Convention; Urges Black Voter Participation
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the NAACP convention in Atlantic City on Monday, July 18, declaring that freedom, liberty, […]
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VP Kamala Harris Praises Black Press in ‘Off Script’ Moment at Antilynching Bill Signing
As the vice president and President Joe Biden delivered about 30 minutes’ worth of remarks, Harris reflected. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia With Michelle Duster, […]
Posted inEducation, Lifestyle, The Edit, Women
Changemaker N’Naserri Carew-Johnson Inspired by her Mother and the Disney Dreamers Academy
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When N’Naserri Carew-Johnson arrived at the Disney Dreamers Academy in 2016, she didn’t realize how much she’d put herself in […]
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Biden’s Focus: Russia, Inflation and Congressional Action on Voting Rights
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When President Joe Biden took the podium for the annual State of the Union Address, it marked the first time […]
