Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was censured by a 224-198 vote in the House after interrupting President Trump’s joint address to Congress, while Republicans were not censured for similar actions against President Biden during his State of the Union addresses.
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15 Democrats join Republicans in backing bill critics call a dictator’s dream
The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) grants the Treasury secretary unilateral authority to label nonprofits as “terrorist supporting organizations” and strip them of their tax-exempt status without due process, a move that critics argue could empower dictatorship and silence dissent.
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Biden hosts historic celebration of Black excellence at the White House
President Joe Biden hosted a historic celebration of Black excellence on the White House South Lawn, highlighting the administration’s efforts to improve health care access for Black Americans and condemning racism against Haitian migrants.
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New report exposes tax system’s role in widening racial wealth gap, calls for urgent reforms
Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness have released a report highlighting the deep racial inequities in the U.S. tax system and calling for reforms to make the tax code work for everyone, not just the top 1 percent.
Posted inPolitics
AOC files impeachment articles against Supreme Court justices
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, citing their failure to disclose gifts and conflicts of interest in cases involving their personal and financial interests.
Posted inU.S. Government
Government excludes and discriminates against Black-owned media despite federal advertising spending reaching $15B
The federal government spent $14.9 billion on advertising contracts over the last 10 fiscal years, with only 14% of the total amount going to businesses owned by minorities, women, and other disadvantaged groups.
Posted inPolitics
PRESS ROOM: Biden-Harris Campaign 2024 commits $1.5 million advertising buy with the Black Press of America
The Biden-Harris Campaign has committed $1.5 million to an advertising-buy with the National Newspaper Publishers Association, and has also sponsored the NNPA’s 2024 Annual National Convention, emphasizing the importance of the Black Press of America.
Posted inMovie Reviews
Unveiling the truth: Riveting Jan. 6 documentary grips audience with untold stories
The documentary “The Sixth” sheds new light on the deadly events of Jan. 6, 2021, focusing on the untold stories of resilience and courage of six individuals, including a Black photographer, a Democratic staffer, a Congressman, and three Metropolitan DC police officers.
Posted inPolitics
House Dems leader Jeffries blasts GOP Rep. on blasphemous Jim Crow comments
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounced Rep. Byron Donalds’ remarks on Jim Crow as inaccurate and deeply offensive, while rapper 50 Cent met with lawmakers to advocate for Black entrepreneurs and Black representation in the liquor industry.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Op-ed: How can we narrow the Black homeownership gap?
According to a 2020 report from the Urban Institute, Black households have the lowest median FICO score among all racial and ethnic groups and the greatest share of households with no credit score at all. NNPA NEWSWIRE — During Black History Month, and throughout the year, it’s important to acknowledge the challenges the Black community […]
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The Fight for the 2020 Vote and the March to the Ballot Box
On Monday, May 4, The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) and the Voting Rights Alliance held a tele-townhall titled, “The Fight for the Vote 2020: Our March to the Ballot Box.” Broadcast over Facebook Live, the presentation featured panelists who agreed that the election process would be severely hindered unless strategies are developed for more robust […]
Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, INTERNATIONAL
Female Entrepreneur Breaks Cultural Barriers in Jamaica
By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Washington Correspondent Changing the way people view the country of Jamaica and its rich culture, one dancehall queen is breaking cultural barriers with her organization’s first ever international Wan Move Diaspora Experience (WMDE) Conference and festival. When Moiika Stanley, founder of the Compton, California-based entertainment law firm, “Wan Move,” decided to […]