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Politics

The Underdog Presidential Candidate, RFK Jr., and His Pledge to Black America

Stacy M. Brown - July 5, 2023

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a one-on-one interview with the Black Press of America, Kennedy spoke about his relentless focus on combating environmental racism, ending...

Race

Report Reveals ‘A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice’

Stacy M. Brown - September 2, 2022

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The in-depth analysis of the juvenile justice system’s unequal and limited use of diversion from court involvement, particularly for Black youth,...

Education

Kevin Seraaj - September 7, 2021

Student Freedom Initiative Launches Inaugural Program at HBCUs Across U.S. Inspired by Robert F. Smith's 2019 'Morehouse Gift,' Initiative will provide STEM majors at nine...

Health

Report: COVID-19 Now is The Third Leading Cause of Death Among Black People

Stacy M. Brown - August 27, 2020

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In 2020, more Black Americans will die of COVID-19 than will succumb to diabetes, strokes, accidents, or pneumonia. In fact, COVID-19...

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Trump’s Housing Announcement Seen as So Racist, “It’s ‘Not Even A Dog Whistle Anymore’

Stacy M. Brown - August 10, 2020

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream that you will no longer be bothered...

Race

OP-ED: Past Due Time for American Healthcare System to Protect Black Americans

BlackPress USA - July 1, 2020

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Because of the systematic racism that is rooted in our nation, racial disparities in American healthcare have caused illness, injury, and...

Featured

Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Microbusinesses and How the Federal Government Should Respond

Frank Butler - May 15, 2020

Prosperity Now lays out the crisis facing America's Underserved Small Businesses and what needs to be done Washington, D.C. – The COVID-19 pandemic has already had a...

CoronaVirus

Civil Rights Organizations Release Troubling Findings of Wisconsin Voter Turnout in April 2020 Primary

Frank Butler - May 15, 2020

New Findings Reveal Stark Racial Disparities and Barriers to the Ballot WASHINGTON, DC –Leading civil rights organizations today released a new analysis that reveals stark...

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