By Vann R. Newkirk II (AP) – Ahead of Alabama’s special Senate election, there was a clear narrative about the state’s black voters: They weren’t mobilizing. Six of
For years, the African-American community has been asking and insisting that our professional athletes do more for our community. We ask them to give money towards initiatives and
(AP) – Rep. John Conyers says he’s resigning from Congress “to preserve (his) legacy and good name.” Conyers said in a statement Tuesday that he’s not being afforded
After much prayer, combined with careful and thoughtful deliberation with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election. This is obviously a difficult decision and one that
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Reverend Jesse Jackson’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis caught many by surprise, but those who know him said they’re confident that he’ll overcome
By Rosetta Miller-Perry (The Tennessee Tribune/NNPA Member) Throughout history, the Black Press has been the best friend that Black celebrities, athletes and politicians have ever had. The Black Press often
By Jesse Jackson Donald Trump defines his administration as against all things Obama. Beneath the current president’s insults and outrages, his lies and antics is a remarkably consistent
CHICAGO—The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Chairman Dorothy R. Leavell said that the issue of gun control escapes vigorous debate when the perpetrators of mass shooters are White
A statement by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. President Trump’s crude name calling is beneath the dignity of the office – way, way below. Attacking an American citizen
More than a week after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, the devastation already appears to have surpassed the damage caused by both Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy
