By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor “The President is inciting violence against a sitting Congresswoman—and an entire group of Americans based on their religion. It’s disgusting. It’s shameful. And any elected leader who refuses to condemn it shares responsibility for it,” tweeted Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on the evening of April 12. “The President […]
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Posted inCommentary, OPINION
COMMENTARY: Wordz of Wilson — Black Heroes
By Chelle Wilson, International Secretary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorotity, Inc., Texas Metro News “The Need for Heroes” by Langston Hughes was featured in a 1941 issue of The Crisis. He was bothered by the overwhelmingly negative images of African Americans in the news, movies, and books, as well as the growing erasure of Black heroes […]
Posted inAfro Briefs, National News, NEWS, POLITICS, U.S. Government
Congress Traveling the Country to Hear Evidence of Voting Rights Violations
By the National Negro Council of Women, Special to the NNPA Newswire Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH), Chair of the Elections Subcommittee of the Committee on House Administration, will hold Field Hearings to hear from citizens about their recent voter registration and voting experiences. It is anticipated that any evidence of voter suppression or voter intimidation […]
Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, Music, TV and Film
From Snoop Dogg to President Obama: Tributes to Community Activist Nipsey Hussle
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Nipsey Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Joseph Asghedom, was shot to death in Los Angeles on March 31 outside of his store Marathon Clothing. He was 33. Though he arrived on the music scene in the early 2000s, Nipsey Hussle was known not only as a musician but as […]
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REV. EARLE J. FISHER: After #MLK50: #MLK51 – Going in circles
By Rev. Dr. Earle J. Fisher, Special to The New Tri-State Defender I remember the pomp and circumstance of #MLK50. Plenty of lights, cameras, actions, and lofty promises. A year later the lights have dimmed, cameras disappeared, action has distilled, and promises have been unfulfilled or flat out broken. For instance, President Trump stated, “We […]
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COMMENTARY: The Fight for Equal Pay, Gender Parity Heats Up
By Barrington M. Salmon,Contributing Writer, Black Press USA Despite the United States touting itself as the bastion of freedom and equality, women in this country – despite comprising 50.8 percent of the population – have always found themselves in the position of having to fight for salary and wages comparable to men. A range of […]
Posted inHealth, National News, NEWS
Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis draws upon ‘real story’ to lead American Psychological Association
By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell, Special to The New Tri-State Defender It’s not that Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis (formerly Bingham) feels she doesn’t appreciate news outlets all over the nation writing about her life and work. It’s just that that everyone keeps missing the real story. So what is the real story? “The real story […]
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COMMENTARY: Spirituality, Activism and Social Transformation
By Russell Simmons, Exclusive to the NNPA Newswire We live in an age where polarization is the norm and demonizing anyone who thinks differently is the practice. Yet we still see the black collective as loving with open arms and aspirations for the best for our families and communities as well as the best for […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, Music
Jay-Z’s Album Inducted Into Library Of Congress
By NNPA News Service It’s undeniable that rap legend Jay-Z has left an indelible mark on the music industry and he recently received a huge honor for his contributions to hip-hop and beyond. According to Billboard, his album The Blueprint has been inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry; making it the 10th […]
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Marcus Garvey, Frances Murphy Enshrined into Black Press Gallery of Distinguished Publishers
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Nationalist, Pan-Africanism movement leader and Negro World newspaper founder Marcus Mosiah Garvey and Washington AFRO-AMERICAN publisher emeritus Francis L. Murphy II, were enshrined into the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Gallery of Distinguished Publishers during Black Press Week in Washington, D.C. Garvey was also a noted figure […]
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Norton, Garza Receive NNPA Awards at Black Press Week Ceremony
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) honored Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza during a lively ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, March 21. Norton received the NNPA’s Torch Award, given annually to someone that has made a positive impact in […]
Posted inCelebrating Women's History Month, National News, NEWS
NNPA Honors Black Lives Matter Founder with Newsmaker of the Year Award
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Alicia Garza said she’s “super excited” about being named the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) 2019 Newsmaker of the Year, an award she’s scheduled to receive on Thursday, March 21, in Washington, D.C., during Black Press Week. “I’ll say it’s really humbling when the community reaches out […]