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COVID-19 Testing and Black America - Voice and Viewpoint
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association The COVID-19 pandemic across America and throughout the world is still a serious danger to public health for all communities, but especially for African American and other people of color
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COMMENTARY: The Future of America is People of Color
NNPA NEWSWIRE — There is a diversity explosion taking place across the country, in the White House, in Congress, with women and with people of color. The new census reports confirm the importance of racial minorities as the primary demographic engine of the nation’s growth.
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Energy Action Alliance Names Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. as New Chair
NNPA President and CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has become the new chair of the Energy Action Alliance (EAA). The post Energy Action Alliance Names Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. as New Chair appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Reveals New Details of Trump's Insurrection Role | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — While the violent mob of insurrectionists were storming the U.S. Capitol, leaving death and destruction in their wake, President Donald Trump telephoned several Congress members urging them to illegally overturn the election so that he can remain in office, Congresswoman Plaskett
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
National Museum of African American Music Opens in Nashville  - Los Angeles Sentinel
From rock and roll to blues, jazz, and hip-hop, music is as much the African American way of life as the afro was Black people's style in the 1970s. Finally honoring that history, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) has opened in
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Billy Porter Reveals He's Making Meager $0.6 Residual Checks From 'Pose'
Billy Porter previously had to sell his home this year amid the SAG-AFTRA writers' strike due to financial strain.
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Dem Rep. Al Green Calls for U.S. Department of Reconciliation
Democratic Rep. Al Green has called on President-elect Joe Biden to institute a Department of Reconciliation to eliminate racism and invidious discrimination from American life.
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National Museum of African American Music Opens in Nashville - Voice and Viewpoint
Stacy M. Brown | NNPA From rock and roll to blues, jazz, and hip-hop, music is as much the African American way of life as the afro was Black people’s style in the 1970s. Finally honoring that history, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) has opened in Nashville, Tenn. From the
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Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper
LIVESTREAM: CDC’s Chief COVID-19 Health Equity Officer Talks New Virus Variant, Safety with the Black Press - Voice and Viewpoint
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring a new strain of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom. The agency is in constant communication with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and
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Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper
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Askia Muhammad, Dean of Final Call Editorial Staff, Returns to God
By James G. Muhammad | Trice Edney Wire Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from the Final Call (TriceEdneyWire.com) - The dean of The Final Call newspaper editorial staff […] The post Askia Muhammad, Dean of Final Call Editorial Staff, Returns to God appeared first on The Sacr
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OP-ED: Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Much of the public outrage has been directed at the officials who have been unable to prevent the fatal spread of COVID-19 in jails and prisons throughout the country. But in addition, there were too many governors who were unwilling to reduce prison populations by releasing
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Symone Sanders, VP Harris’ Chief Spokesperson and Senior Advisor, Plans to Leave the Administration
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Every day, I arrived at the White House complex knowing our work made a tangible difference for Americans. I am immensely grateful and will miss working for her and with all of you,” Symone Sanders, Vice President Kamala Harris’ chief spokesperson and senior advisor wrote in
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In a Letter to Voters, Rep. Barbara Lee Reflects on Pres. Biden’s First 100 Days | Post News Group
I was particularly struck seeing the Bay Area represented on the dais by Vice President Harris and Speaker Pelosi. That was the first time in history two women have held that position. It was reflective of the price women have paid to get to this
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Biden Admin Accomplishing Black Agenda Despite Misinformation and Distractions, Says Top Adviser
The former Congressional Black Caucus chair spent the bulk of Wednesday with the Black Press of America. The post Biden Admin Accomplishing Black Agenda Despite Misinformation and Distractions, Says Top Adviser appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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The Black Press of America Celebrates 195 Years of Pleading the Cause of African Descendants Everywhere | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — From Freedom’s Journal to the North Star to John Abbott’s Chicago Defender, African American-owned newspapers have sparked fires for truth and equality that have burned with the passion of fighting for freedom throughout history. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, marked the 195th
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EXCLUSIVE: Bill Cosby Urges Black Press to ‘Push Forward’ | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “By publicly announcing that appellant William Cosby would not be charged with any crimes related to Andrea Constand — a decision apparently made, in part, to force Cosby to testify in Constand’s future anticipated civil suit — former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor
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OP-ED: NFL's 2021 Opportunity to Diversify Team Ownership | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — I speak not only as a fan of professional football but also as someone who has a direct interest in helping the NFL fulfill its laudable and historic commitment to building a diverse and equitable league for players, coaches, owners and the thousands of others who make professional
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Baltimore Becoming a COVID Hot Spot, City Officials Fear - The Washington Informer
Baltimore City has emerged as a coronavirus hot spot in Maryland, hitting levels not seen since the winter holidays. The post Baltimore Becoming a COVID Hot Spot, City Officials Fear appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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CHAVIS: Time is Now for NFL to Diversify Team Ownership
… NFL players are African American but there are no African American NFL owners. I … Association (NNPA), which represents 230 African American-owned newspapers that deliver news … fraternity of owners, there are African Americans who are financially endowed and …
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Florida Star and Georgia Star Publisher Clara McLaughlin Dies - Los Angeles Sentinel
Clara McLaughlin, the famous author, and publisher of The Florida Star and The Georgia Star in Jacksonville, Florida, has died. The post Florida Star and Georgia Star Publisher Clara McLaughlin Dies appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Plans to Unveil a Bust of Marcus Garvey in Ethiopia Revealed
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now, 81 years after his death, officials in Ethiopia plan to unveil a Bronze Sculpture in Addis Ababa to honor the legacy of the Pan African independence movement architect. According to a news release, the sculpture highlights Ethiopia as a focal point for Pan-Africanists to
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hear Bill Cosby Case
For comedian Bill Cosby, his chance for freedom and possible exoneration comes down to his attorneys' oral arguments before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday.
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY: Making 'More Black History' in Classical Music | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “[2020’s] tragedies – both COVID and the instances of violence against people of color by police and others – was a real call to action for The National Philharmonic Orchestra. We completely revamped our season of music as a first step in meeting this moment in history – and we
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Hip Hop Goes Home to the Bronx with Star-Studded Ceremony for New Museum - Los Angeles Sentinel
“Hip hop is one of those things that really gave my life meaning,” LL Cool J, perhaps the greatest of them all, stated during the ceremony that included Nas, Lil Kim, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Slick Rick, EMPD, Naughty By Nature, and other superstars and
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Nation of Islam Clarifies Capitol Attacker Not a Member and Condemns Violence | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a statement to the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the trade association of the 230-member Black Press of America, officials at the Nation of Islam said Noah Green, who killed a police officer in the attack and died from injuries sustained during his action, was not
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COMMENTARY: Reparations Rising with Robin Rue Simmons | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a Senate dominated by conservative Democrats and obstructionist Republicans, when HR 40 passes in Congress, it is unlikely to pass in the Senate. However, it is essential to acknowledge the enormous progress the reparations movement has experienced since Conyers first
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Harris touts child care funding and payments to families - Los Angeles Sentinel
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the Biden administration's efforts to expand child care and relieve the financial pressures of parenthood during a visit to a child care center on
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OP-ED: COVID-19 Testing and Black America | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, a majority of Black Americans (61%) now say they plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine (or that they’ve already received one), compared to only 42% in November, 2020. As trust increases, we need to also increase access to COVID-19
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Spare the bullets and save the child | BlackPressUSA
AFRO - Since then, more of Baltimore’s children have been caught in the crossfires of gang wars, drug disputes and oftentimes childish disagreements but bringing too many early deaths or injury to “little ones.” The news of shooting deaths of children and youth is no longer as surprising as the
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LIVESTREAM: CDC’s Chief COVID-19 Health Equity Officer Talks New Virus Variant, Safety with the Black Press
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The interview with Dr. Hall primarily centered on the CDC’s tips for celebrating virtually with loved ones and offering guidance to those who choose to enjoy the holidays with friends and family outside of their homes.
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