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NNPA Launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” Video Series
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Throughout Black History and Women’s History months this year we have emphasized that one of the best ways to
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Civil Rights Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Unite to Challenge Trump Administration Policies
During a recent gathering on Capitol Hill, lawmakers and advocacy leaders sharply criticized a series of policy decisions implemented since Trump’s return to the White House, as well as the president’s rhetoric and governing approach. While participants outlined broad areas of concern, they provided limited specifics regarding immediate tactical responses.
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Civil Rights Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Unite to Challenge Trump Administration Policies
During a recent gathering on Capitol Hill, lawmakers and advocacy leaders sharply criticized a series of policy decisions implemented since Trump’s return to the White House, as well as the president’s rhetoric and governing approach. While participants outlined broad areas of concern, they provided limited specifics regarding immediate tactical responses.
Woman’s Search for Family’s Roots Leads to Ancestor John T. Ward – A Successful Entrepreneur and Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Shanna Ward, the owner of a publishing company and insurance agency located in Columbus, Ohio, said the elders in her family often say she inherited her entrepreneurial spirit from one of their ancestors – a formerly enslaved child from Virginia whose freedom came through manumission in 1827.
UCLA Women Go Back-to-Back, Dominate Iowa for Big Ten Tournament Title
INDIANAPOLIS — The UCLA women’s basketball team left little doubt about its dominance this season.
HighRisk Shuts Down Rodeo Drive for 2026 Fashion Week Runway
By Anne To | Contributing Writer | California Local News Fellow Hunting season started during HighRisk’s 2026 fashion week runway show on Feb. 12. Rodeo
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Civil Rights Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Unite to Challenge Trump Administration Policies
During a recent gathering on Capitol Hill, lawmakers and advocacy leaders sharply criticized a series of policy decisions implemented since Trump’s return to the White
NNPA Launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” Video Series
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Throughout Black History and Women’s History months this year we have emphasized that one of the best ways to
UCLA Women Go Back-to-Back, Dominate Iowa for Big Ten Tournament Title
INDIANAPOLIS — The UCLA women’s basketball team left little doubt about its dominance this season.
New State Data Shows Black and Brown Communities in L.A. County Still Bear California’s Heaviest Pollution Burdens
Anne To | Contributing Writer | California Local News Fellow From Carson to East Los Angeles, a large majority of Los Angeles County had a
PRESS ROOM: NBA Hall of Fame Nominee Terry Cummings Joins 100 Black Men of DeKalb County to Launch Victory & Values Initiative
Cummings becomes an honorary member, joining other role model sports stars
Curran High Students Celebrate 100 Years of Black History Through Music, Dance, and Spoken Word
The morning of Feb. 24 felt more like a festival than a school day. Curran Middle School threw open its doors to celebrate Black History
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To call 1965 consequential in American history is an understatement. The year delivered a series of tipping points that urged the nation’s conscience to move
Woman’s Search for Family’s Roots Leads to Ancestor John T. Ward – A Successful Entrepreneur and Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Shanna Ward, the owner of a publishing company and insurance agency located in Columbus, Ohio, said the elders in her family often say she inherited
