By Elizabeth Stephens June 26, 2015 “We have an increasingly diverse body of individuals bringing really unique perspectives to the table… We’re seeing our elected representation mark the trends in our population. It would be a mistake to see this as just a coincidence,” he said. Among other accomplishments, Maurice […]
Culture in Exhibition: ‘Liberia at Play’ at Madison Children’s Museum
By Jen Anderson June 26, 2015 “In contrast to assumptions about Liberia following the Ebola crisis, Niggli said this exhibit offers children an opportunity to see how kids really live and play in Liberia today.” The Madison Children’s Museum features a new educational exhibit this summer called Liberia at Play, […]
US-Senegalese Singer Unveils New Solar Campaign for Africa
June 26, 2015 This article is Special to the NNPA from the New York Amsterdam News. Senegalese-American R&B singer, Akon, has been lighting up Africa with solar energy even while the solar industry in the U.S. struggles to catch fire. The Missouri-born artist has become a rising star in the movement […]
Special Find in South Africa for African-American Museum
By Sadijah Wallace June 26, 2015 Sadijah Wallace is Special to the NNPA from Howard University News Service. WASHINGTON, D.C. – It was the find that Lonnie Bunch III and the new National Museum of African American History and Culture had searched for so desperately – the remains of one of […]
“My Brother’s Keeper” Aims to Reduce Disparities, Improve Lives
By Elizabeth Stephens June 19, 2015 From left: Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Madison Metropolitan School District Jennifer Cheatham Mayor Paul Soglin, Madison Metropolitan School Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham and Police Chief Mike Koval were among the top city officials present at a recent June 4 press conference […]
Madison Celebrates Juneteenth Day’s 150th Anniversary
By Rob Franklin June 19, 2015 Kids celebrate at last year’s Juneteenth Celebration The month of June is known as the beginning of Summer. It marks the kickoff of many festivals, concerts, games and experiences correlated with warm weather. For the African American community, June is a particularly meaningful month to celebrate. […]
Journalist Discovers 4th Rail of Politics: The LGBT Debate
By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent June 19, 2015 Sophia A. Nelson WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) – It was a typical Friday night when journalist, author, and political analyst, Sophia A. Nelson did what she typically does: She posted a photo on her Twitter account. It wasn’t a typical photo and it did […]
Closing Achievement Gaps Requires More than Education Reform
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent June 19, 2015 WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Education reform alone isn’t enough to close achievement gaps between Blacks and Whites, according to a new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The study by EPI, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank focused on the needs of low- […]
Waters Calls for Increased Transparency in HUD’s Reverse Mortgage Program
June 19, 2015 Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) This article is Special to the NNPA from Our Weekly. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), ranking member of the Committee on Financial Services, is calling on the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide meaningful relief and increased transparency for seniors participating in […]
100state Gains New Leadership
By Brianna Rae June 12, 2015 Brent Gerlach (left) and Greg St. Fort (right) Photo: Brianna Rae Last week, Greg St. Fort was named executive director of 100state, a gathering place where young entrepreneurs share their new startup businesses ideas and work together to help each other succeed. Taking the place […]
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