By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Barack Obama, a constitutional law professor, Nobel Peace Prize winner and the nation’s first Black president, graciously handed the keys to the White House to a reality TV star who has been accused of sexual assault. Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump began signing dozens of executive […]
NASA Celebrates Legacy of First Black American Astronaut on Anniversary of His Death
By Erick Johnson (Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) Fifty years ago, a tragic accident ended the groundbreaking career of Major Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., a Chicago native and stellar Air Force pilot who became America’s first Black astronaut. On December 8, 2017—the 50th anniversary of his death—NASA honored his often-ignored legacy and contributions to the agency. Earlier […]
CBC Members Call Trump Presence at Museum Opening an Insult
John Lewis and Bennie Thompson Spar with President Trump Over Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Dedication By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) When two members of the Congressional Black Caucus, longtime Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), heard that President Donald Trump planned to attend the Mississippi Civil […]
The ANC Battle for South Africa’s Presidency Heats Up
Who Will Become the Next President of South Africa? By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s governing social democratic political party once led by the late Nelson Mandela, faces perhaps its most contentious and controversial election yet. On Dec. 18, the party will vote for its next president, […]
Simeon Booker, an Icon of Black Journalism, Dies at 99
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Simeon Booker, a trailblazing Black journalist, who covered the Civil Rights Movement for the iconic African American magazines EBONY and Jet and who was the first Black person to work as a full-time Washington Post reporter, has died. Booker, who’s credited with playing an integral role in delivering […]
Senate declares April 2017 Health and Wellness Month
(MADISON) – In a unanimous vote, the Wisconsin State Senate voted to declare April 2017 Health and Wellness Month. The resolution was introduced by Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee). Health and Wellness Month seeks to acknowledge the continued health disparities that persist in the City of Milwaukee. In a city with a 29% poverty rate, these […]
Catholic Charities Announces Tami Fleming as Volunteer Coordinator
Catholic Charities is pleased to announce Tami Fleming as their new Volunteer Coordinator. Tami will coordinate volunteers for the Day Resource Center for the Homeless and other Catholic Charities services. Tami has a Bachelor of Arts from UW-Stevens Point and has spent a majority of her life volunteering as well as working full time. She […]
To Longtime Activist, Self-Reliance Remains the Answer to Poverty
By Michael Cottman Urban News Service “What I’m saying to Black America…,we must stop complaining about what white folks have done to us in the past. We must go into ourselves, as Dr. King said, and find indelible ink — our own emancipation proclamation.” Robert Woodson, Sr. Robert Woodson, Sr., advocate for the poor, recalled […]
Africa Not Holding Its Breath For Trump on Trade
By Grant Clark, Urban News Service After a two-year election campaign and weeks into his presidency, Africans still have no idea how Donald J. Trump plans to deal with this continent of 54 nations. Since the launch of his political career, Trump has barely mentioned Africa, home to six of the 12 fastest-growing economies in […]
Educate Me Foundation Working To Grow The Number Of Black Teachers For Black Students Across The Country
By Curtis Bunn, Urban News Service The axiom, “Those who cannot do, teach,” missed the point, as far as Blake Nathan is concerned. In fact, Nathan created the Educate Me Foundation on a wholly opposite premise: To mentor and encourage African-American students, high school and college, to pursue careers in education, especially as teachers—and to […]
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