The United Nations is mourning the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Saturday 18 August 2018. The renowned Ghanaian
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Aretha Franklin, arguably the greatest voice in music history, has died. The Queen of Soul was 76. “She will be
NEW YORK — The Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights leader and President of National Action Network (NAN), released the following statement following the news that the Florida State
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. (NNPA Newswire Contributor) As teams gear up for the NFL season, President Trump is reviving his destructive and diversionary attacks aimed at turning
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is revoking the security clearance of former Obama administration CIA director John Brennan, a vocal critic of the president, the White House
By Cash Michaels (NNPA Newswire Regional Correspondent) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—To say that Charlottesville, Va. held its collective breath on August 12th – the first anniversary of the deadly “Unite
By Nate Davis (CEO and Board of Directors Chairman, K12 Inc.) Our nation’s graduation rate is at an all-time high. The national figure shows 84 percent of young people, overall,
(AP) — Dallas Wings coach Fred Williams was relieved of his duties Sunday with the club mired in an eight-game losing streak that jeopardized a playoff spot that
Washington, DC — Social Security provides the majority of retirement income for about half of all Americans and a much greater proportion for many. In particular, people of
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans and friends, including Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, offered prayers and well wishes to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who is seriously ill.