By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist The Civil Rights Movement in the United States identified a long list of issues that were broadly considered the historical and contemporary evidence of systematic racial discrimination and injustice. With the 2016 presidential election rapidly approaching, the critical importance of environmental justice for Black Americans, Latino Americans, Native […]
Women Left Mark On Million Man March
By Michael H. Cottman and Courtney Bledsoe Urban News Service WASHINGTON—The most surprising element of Saturday’s Million Man March was its women. The 20th anniversary celebration of 1995’s landmark gathering included women of all racial origins, religions, creeds and cultures. They filled the National Mall from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. Christian women […]
Myths Cause Flu Vaccination Disparities
by Sarafina Wright Special to the NNPA News Wire from The Washington Informer The National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership [NIVDP] kicked off flu season with free vaccinations for underserved communities whose livelihoods depend on them not falling ill to this disease. The NIVDP and the Mayor’s Office of Latino Affairs along with support from Walgreens […]
Black Polo Player Kareem Rosser is Smashing Polo Balls and Stereotypes
By Denise Meridith Special to the NNPA News Wire from the Arizona Informant Jackie Robinson in baseball, Tiger Woods in golf, Bill Pickett in rodeo: there have been many American pioneers, who defied the odds to become legends in sports, where Blacks had previously been excluded. On September 10, Arizonans may have gotten a glimpse […]
Number of Black Teachers Rapidly Declines as Minority Student Population Increases
By Robert Bess Special to the NNPA News Wire from the Westside GazetteA The minority population has grown tremendously since the year 2000. According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population growth is due to U.S. births–and Asian population growth is due primarily to immigration since 2012. That alone has fueled a 5 percent population […]
Making a New Rap About Unity and The Black Dollar
By James G. Muhammad Special to the NNPA from The Final Call WASHINGTON—The power of hip hop and the Black economy were the topics of discussion during a press conference at the National Press Club Oct. 9, kicking off the day’s events for the Justice Or Else weekend here. Real Hip Hop Network chairman Atonn […]
Who Is ‘The Precariat’?
Economist Says New Class Of Workers Fighting For Recognition, Stability By Rehman Tungekar Earlier this month, a federal judge gave Uber drivers permission to go forward with a class-action lawsuit against the ride-hailing service. That was just the latest decision in a long-standing labor dispute over whether the company’s drivers are employees — and therefore, […]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Talks Criminal Justice Reform at National Conference
by Bria Grant The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) took place Sept. 16-20, 2015 in Washington, D.C. With this year’s theme being, “With Liberty and Justice for All?” it was clear that CBCF’s desire was to advance the national conversation on criminal justice reform. Milwaukee was well represented at the […]
Black Artists Make Waves at 2015 Toronto International Film Festival
By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic TORONTO (NNPA) – The Toronto International Film Festival has aged gracefully into its 40th year anniversary. Black directors, actors and writers have enhanced the celebratory occasion with fine performances and artistic contributions in indie films, big budget movies and life-affirming documentaries. Their work in films that are positioning themselves […]
Collecting $200 Million from the Debt Collectors
by Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist At one time or another, many consumers have fallen behind on paying their bills. For the working poor, unemployed and underemployed, the struggle to get out of debt can be a daily challenge. At the same time, there are businesses that exploit others’ financial woes, reaping high profits on debt […]
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