By Armstrong Williams (NNPA Newswire Columnist) As the United States becomes increasingly diverse, the necessity for that diversity to be reflected in business becomes even more important. As one of only three African American owned TV station licensees in the country, I recently wrote the FCC voicing strong support for the advancement of minority ownership […]
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Looking Forward to 2018
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor What’s old is new again. The KKK. Heroin and Opioid Drug Addiction. Healthcare. Mass Incarceration. Justice Reform. Sexual Harassment. Threat of Nuclear War. And yet, depending on your age, level of awareness, or civic engagement some of the issues facing America today seems overwhelming and unfamiliar. However history […]
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A Solemn Mission … Betrayed!
Capitol Report By Leon D Young The American Red Cross (ARC), also known as the American National Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education in the United States. The organization was founded May 21, 1881 by none other than the legendary Clara Barton. And proudly purports that every […]
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Remember, Rekindle the Spirit of Emancipation Proclamation
By Jesse Jackson One hundred forty-five years ago on Jan. 1, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, helping to transform this country from a union of states into a nation, from a country stained by slavery into one moving at great cost closer to “liberty and justice for all.” On Jan. 1, 1863, in the […]
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In Defense of Black Women and Girls
By Ed Gray (North Dallas Gazette/NNPA Member) This has been a monumental year for the reaffirmation of women’s rights in the workplace and the ballot booth. This is long overdue. The battle for the rights of women, and specifically Black women and girls, has gone on for centuries. In America, the spotlight on this fight […]
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Ask Alma: Should I Let My Ex See Our Daughter?
Dear Alma: I had a baby in my twenties when I was dealing with this guy, who was in the military, stationed close to where I live. I thought that we would get married and live happily ever after. Obviously, that didn’t happen. He relocated and eventually we stopped talking. He did however send money […]
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What’s Your New Year’s Resolution for 2018?
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young It happens every December usually around this time of year. Christmas has just come and gone, so we begin to take inventory of the previous 12 months, by assessing recent accomplishments as well as recent disappointments. However, in short order, we invariably turn our attention to the […]
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Where’s Our Ad? Big Tobacco Still Hasn’t Apologized to Black America
By Vanessa Johnson CEO and President, New Concept Self Development Center A little after Thanksgiving a series of new tobacco ads debuted across America on prime-time television and in published newspapers, but they weren’t promoting tobacco. The marketing campaign was a result of “corrective statements” that were court-ordered eleven years ago. Big Tobacco was required […]
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Net Neutrality: It Really Does Impact You
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor First things first, the term “Net Neutrality” is a real thing with real life implications for our community. If you use the internet, then you need to pay attention to this issue. For the last couple of years, the American public has enjoyed an open internet and web-surfing […]
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Tis the Season … For Heartfelt Giving Year-Round
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young As millions of Americans finish running around and topping off their Christmas lists this week, it’s easy to lose sight of the true meaning of this season. Madison Avenue and eCommerce stakeholders would have us believe that the real essence of Christmas is a new luxury car […]
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