By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to redistricting, Democrats and Republicans may have different ideas in mind of what the end result looks like. Over the years, both sides have partaken in gerrymandering, which results in one party being favored over the other, but in recent years more and more citizens have spoken up for […]
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Official Portraits Unveiled in Washington
By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) With buzz building for months, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery recently unveiled the official portraits of President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama in Washington D.C. New York City-based artist Kehinde Wiley created the portrait of President Obama and Baltimore artist Amy Sherald was selected to […]
For the First Time in its 116 Year History, the NAACP Won’t invite the Sitting President to Their Annual Convention
By Lauren Burke Citing Trump’s “attacking our democracy,” the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention this year. The decision marks the first time that America’s oldest civil rights organization will exclude a sitting president at its convention. In a statement on the […]
MPS Students Excel at SkillsUSA Competition
By Karen Stokes Five Milwaukee Public School students from Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education (BOSCTE) recently competed in the SkillsUSA competition, showcasing their talent, professionalism, and dedication across various career and technical disciplines. The 52nd annual event featured more than 1,750 middle, high school, and college/post-secondary students participating in over 75 skilled […]
Karine Jean-Pierre Quits Democratic Party Ahead of Tell-All Book
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Karine Jean-Pierre, the former White House press secretary under President Joe Biden, has announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party and will now identify as an Independent. The revelation comes as Jean-Pierre prepares for the release of her forthcoming book, Independent: A Look Inside […]
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Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi If you never had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Joy De Gruy speak, you have not checked off every item on your educational bucket list. She wrote a book in 2005 that is still relevant today; in fact, her words are even more meaningful. The title Post […]
Police Officers are Now in MPS. Here’s What You Need to Know
By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Twenty-five police officers were assigned to 11 MPS schools on Monday, city officials said. This fulfills the requirements of both Wisconsin Act 12 and the orders of […]
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A Historical Critique of Black American Leadership
Black Economics ® Introduction (1) Black America has a troubled, yet rich, history. We all know the story: African people taken prisoner, brought to North America, and forced to work as “slaves;” rendered “free” by the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution; Reconstruction; segregated life under Black Codes and Jim Crow; the Great Migration north; […]
As Trump Era Begins, Carter’s Legacy of Inclusion Endures
Carter, who died at 100, leaves a legacy rooted in humility and service, demonstrating what true leadership can accomplish.
Federal Judges Sound Alarm as Jan. 6 Arrests, Sentences Continue While Trump’s Pardons Loom
Federal judges are expressing concern over the future of justice for January 6 defendants as Donald Trump prepares to retake office.
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