Category: LEAD STORY

I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow

By Stacy M. Brown (The Washington Informer/NNPA Member) More than six decades after the horrific, racially-motivated murder of Emmett Till, the White woman who accused the Chicago teenager

This February, across America, we once again celebrate Black History Month. In 1976, the week was extended for the entire month and celebrated all over America. Although Black

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Tax season has officially begun and it’s time to find those deductibles and items that might help offset some of what

By Patrick Forrest (Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) When President nominee Barack Obama won the election back in November 2008, the day was filled with hope as thousands of people

As I write this letter, I can’t help but express my frustration and concern for “US.” I also can’t help, but question my contribution to the status of

From his legendary strides in health care reform, to his unwavering backing of the personal rights and freedoms of the American people, there is no wonder why President

The 2017 Golden Globes gave awards to three black actors: Tracee Ellis Ross (for Black-ish), Viola Davis (for Fences) and Donald Glover (for Atlanta). This falls short of

As the United States of America and the global community salutes, recognizes and commemorates the 88th birthday of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is a

Thursday: Wreath-laying and welcome celebration At 3:30 p.m., President-elect Trump will take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Friday: The swearing-in ceremony At 6 a.m.,