The ACLU has released a memo detailing the dangers posed by a potential second Trump administration, including the exploitation of executive powers to spy on Americans and target political opponents, and outlined a roadmap to combat these threats.
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Posted inU.S. Government
HUD and The Appraisal Foundation forge historic deal to tackle racial inequity in real estate appraisal
HUD has announced an historic conciliation agreement with The Appraisal Foundation to address systemic racial disparities in the real estate appraisal profession, aiming to dismantle discriminatory barriers and promote greater diversity and equity in the industry.
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Raising successful kids: Picking the right school starts earlier than parents think
Parents should choose an early childhood education program that meets the unique needs of their child, rather than basing their decision on faded memories of youth, to ensure their child’s success.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
2024 NNPA Fund Messenger Award winners
The NNPA Newswire has announced the winners of the 2022 NNPA Newspaper Awards, with the St. Louis American taking home the top prize for Publisher of the Year.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s return to Capitol Hill draws protests and Democratic criticism
Former President Donald Trump’s return to Capitol Hill sparked backlash from Democratic leaders, who criticized his appearance at the site of the January 6, 2021, insurrection, and emphasized the importance of the upcoming elections.
Posted inNational News
Marian Robinson, heart of the Obama White House, remembered fondly after death at 86
Marian Robinson, mother-in-law and mother to America’s first Black president and first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, died at age 86, leaving behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and wisdom.
Posted inNational News
Football legend O.J. Simpson dies, but the obsession remains alive
O.J. Simpson, former athlete and actor, died on April 10, 2024, and despite being acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and a friend in 1995, a civil trial found him liable for their deaths and ordered him to pay over $33 million in damages.
Posted inPolitics
Biden hails 175,000 new jobs, urges continued economic resilience
Employers in the United States added 175,000 jobs in April, marking the 27th consecutive month of low unemployment, with wages outpacing inflation and the economy continuing to grow.
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Mental health and Hollywood: How art imitates life
Hollywood has been using popular TV shows to normalize therapy and raise awareness of mental health issues for African Americans, with characters seeking therapy or mental health providers, while other shows feature therapy in other ways.
Posted in!Front Page Arts and Entertainment
PRESS ROOM: 55th NAACP Image Awards nominees unveiled
The winners will be revealed during the two–hour LIVE TV special, airing Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS. (NNPA Newswire) – The NAACP recently unveiled the full list of “55th NAACP Image Awards” nominees with Netflix and Amazon leading the pack with 55 and 27 nominations, respectively. The […]
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Blacks in Alabama gain congressional seat after lawsuit prompts redrawn map
By Barrington M. Salmon, NNPA Newswire A trio of federal judges chose a new congressional map for Alabama after almost two years of protracted skirmishes in state, federal and US Supreme courts. Plaintiffs, including the NAACP, ACLU, Shalela Dowdy and Evan Milligan, had filed suit to challenge a new congressional district map drawn by Republicans […]
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Closing the wealth gap in Black America through investments in innovation
By Phillip Washington, NNPA Newswire In today’s discussion, we delve into the pressing issue of closing the wealth gap in Black America. Wealth in business and investing exists at the intersection of faith in the future and individual passions. It is important to distinguish between the collective and individual mindsets when addressing topics such as […]