Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young As we all know, February is Black History Month. A time to observe and celebrate the enormous contributions Black Americans have made to the social fabric of this nation, and to the world in general. With that spirit in mind, I thought it might be interesting for […]
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Divers discover Tuskegee Airmen’s secrets in Lake Huron
By Michael Cottman Urban News Service For Erik Denson, a NASA engineer at the Kennedy Space Center, descending 30 feet into the depths of Lake Huron to help preserve the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen was a cherished, unforgettable experience. “I embarked on a mission of a lifetime,” said Denson, a graduate of Howard University. […]
Where Will the Help Come From? Part 2
Universally Speaking Message to the Black Community “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” (Ben Franklin Quote – At the signing of the Declaration of Independence) If the American founders had not been united in their rebellion, England would have surely executed them one by one. However, because they remained […]
After Charges Filed and Curfew Lifted, Baltimore Regroups
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent May 8, 2015 Two young girls talk to national guardsmen outside of city hall in Baltimore, Md., on Friday, May 1. (Freddie Allen/NNPA News Wire Service) “I’m not surprised, this is business as usual, unfortunately for many of the neighborhoods in Baltimore city,” said Franklin. […]
Black Jockey Breaks Records, Competition at Indiana Grand
By Victoria T. Davis April 24, 2015 Victoria T. Davis is Special to the NNPA from The Indianapolis Recorder. (NNPA) — During summers in Creston, S.C., Malcolm Franklin sharpened his jockey skills. While most kids his age talked about becoming doctors, lawyers and astronauts, Malcolm Franklin already knew what he […]
Message to the Black Community “We Must Take One Step At A Time”
By Rahim Islam March 27, 2015 Rahim Islam I, along with over 10 – 15 others, have been working very hard to advance this movement that we call the Milwaukee Community of Leaders (MCOL). We have been working hard in the trenches building the foundation that we pray will be able […]
Critics Say GOP Education Reform Would Hurt Poor and Black Students
By Freddie Allen, Senior NNPA Washington Correspondent March 6, 2015 Wade Henderson, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, said that a strong ESEA is vital to ensuring that states and school districts are living up to their obligation to provide a quality education for all. (Freddie Allen/NNPA/File Photo) […]
Interview with Steve Braunginn: The amazing power of jazz music
By A. David Dahmer Never underestimate the power of jazz music. “There are days where I am in such incredibly severe pain and have gone into the radio station and I said to myself, 'I don't know how I'm going to do this,'” says Steve Braunginn, host of “Strictly Jazz Sounds” on WORT-FM. “And […]