By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic The New York Film Festival celebrated its 54th year by trying something new. For the first time in history, its Opening Night World Premiere was a documentary. Even more noteworthy, this non-fiction film is by director Ava DuVernay (Selma) and it focuses on America’s deep problem with its […]
Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad Offers Living History on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
by Michael H. Cottman Urban News Service “I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.” – Harriet Tubman Joe Manokey stood along a stretch of the Underground Railroad and spoke proudly about his legendary distant cousin, Harriet Tubman. “Our family has always pushed to get Harriet Tubman more recognition,” […]
The Smithsonian’s African American Museum is a “Living” Testament
By Eric Easter Urban News Service The just-opened National Museum of African American History and Culture is a work-in-progress — in every way. Surprisingly, this is its best asset. In one way, that description is literal. On Media Day, less than 10 days before its grand opening, the museum’s grounds still were littered with the […]
Will More Black Male Teachers Help Black Boys Better Succeed In School?
Educator Says ‘No,’ Suggests Effective Curriculum, Teacher Training By Marika Suval Educator Christopher Emdin has unhappy memories of being a young black student taught by a black male teacher who didn’t see value in him as a person. Now, he sees his experiences persists among students he’s interviewed and worked with. An associate professor at […]
On the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis: Crime, Antidotes, Overdoses
By Avis Thomas-Lester Urban News Service Kanawha County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Elkins gets ready for his 12-hour shift by checking his patrol car and equipment, then contacting the dispatcher to discuss the team of deputies with whom he will patrol 900 square miles until dawn. Lastly, Elkins inspects his supply of Narcan, the trade name […]
Are Millennials Less Likely To Read Print Books?
Researcher: People Still Read More Traditional Print Books Than E-Books By Nyajai Ellison In today’s digital era, Americans can consume their favorite book in a variety of ways, from print books to e-books to audio books. But while the reading landscape has transformed overtime, a recent survey from the Pew Research Center found traditional print […]
Native American Activist: Washington Redskins Football Team Mascot Rooted In Ugly US History
All Native American Mascots Reinforce Stereotypes, Activist Says By KP Whaley There was little controversy this week when the Washington, D.C. Redskins football team kicked off its regular season. The team has been the focal point of criticism in recent years because some Native Americans consider the team’s mascot racist. In May, a Washington Post […]
Once-Hot Artists’ Palettes Stay Cool Through Campaign 2016
By Eric Easter “If I’m 100 percent honest, I’ve tried hard to make a Hillary poster, but I can’t figure out where to start,” says Los Angeles-based graphic artist Charles White. “There’s no strong word or theme that sparks my imagination.” White is one of many creators who say that the 2016 race between Hillary […]
What Do Black Women Want? Cigars!
By Curtis Bunn Urban News Service When Monica Cooper walked into a smoke-filled room, it changed her life. She was a New York promotional model in 1998, when she worked an obscure event that she hardly remembers — except that men there smoked cigars. That occasion welcomed her into a culture in which few black […]
What You Need to Know about Voting on Tuesday, November 8
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Newswire Columnist Are you ready to vote? Are you registered? These may seem like simplistic questions, especially for those who are aware, but every year some folks are denied access to the polls, because they didn’t register on time, or they moved and their address does not match the address the […]
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