Opinions
In the Gap Between January 6 and MLK Day, Once Forbidden History Offers Hope
In the Gap Between January 6 and MLK Day, Once Forbidden History Offers Hope […]
Articles by Carma Henry
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SCOTUS: Are The 14th Amendment Due Process & Disqualification Clauses Mutually Exclusive
The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the Supreme Court for the purposes of issuing writs of mandamus. These writs are legal orders compelling government officials to act in accordance with the law. Amazingly, SCOTUS is facing an existential dilemma regarding the 2024 presidential election. They must resolve whether the 14th Amendment’s due process and qualification clauses are mutually exclusive. […]
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The Year Ahead: Ten Issues and One Wild Card
2024 is likely to be filled with more than the usual challenges to planetary safety and survival. Here’s a look at 10 issues and a wild card that suggest what’s ahead internationally that is worth our attention. […]
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The Racial Wealth Gap Starts with Black Financial Literacy
The wealth gap exists as a result of slavery, discrimination, and centering of historical injustices. Black financial literacy is a must in 2024, and it starts with budgeting, investing, borrowing, and taxation. […]
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Only Black Voters Can Stop Them
Only Black Voters Can Stop Them […]
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FAMUans deserve better transparency in head coach search
In my mind, I knew after the University of South Florida game that most likely no one else would beat the Rattlers. In my opinion, that is when the negotiations with Simmons should have begun. Others have expressed to me when FAMU defeated JSU, it should have begun. This would have allowed for a much larger fundraising campaign and stakeholders could have at least doubled the amount raised without question. […]
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Navigating My Political Identity in a Red State: A Louisianian’s Journey
Born into a Republican family in Louisiana, a state increasingly painted in shades of red, I grew up amidst conservative dialogues with honest values. My childhood was steeped in Republican ideologies, shaping my early political outlook. However, as I matured, my views began to diverge from my family’s, leading me on a journey through America’s polarized political landscape. […]
Business
UAW President Shawn Fain signs agreement with Rodney Henry IMOLA EV CEO
The historic signing of this neutrality agreement shows Imola EV’s commitment to the American workforce’s right to Unionize without corporate influence or interference. Imola Automotive USA has secured land in Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida, and Arkansas where it plans to build “six manufacturing plants that will each grow to employ 7,500 employees with a total workforce of 45,000. Imola’s business culture is one where an employee’s quality of life and work balance are to be a priority. Allowing workers the opportunity to unionize is in line with Imola EV’s corporate priorities,” says its Chairman / CEO Rodney Henry. […]
Religion
COVID boosted resilience, hurt finances of Black churches
A new report highlights the challenges faced by Black and multiracial congregations, as well as their resilience, in the wake of a pandemic that prompted significant changes in worship and community service. […]
Feature
NNPA Employs Mark Thompson as Global Digital Transformation Director
From his early days as a journalist with the historic AFRO newspaper in Washington, D.C., under the mentorship of the legendary Frances L. Murphy II, to trailblazing moments as the first talk show host on XM Satellite Radio, Thompson has consistently championed the cause of African American-owned media. Now, in his role as the new NNPA Global Digital Transformation Director, he is poised to drive a new era of innovation, guiding member publishers through the intricate landscape of digital transformation and content distribution. […]