Author: Carma Henry

       NNPA Newswire has reached out to all 50 Senate Democrats and Independents seeking their position on the filibuster.  While some responded, others have held their positions close to the vest. “If we want to get things done in the Senate, then we must abolish the filibuster,” declared Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.). “It is an antiquated, Jim Crow rule that overrides the majority and halts progress. It’s got to go.”

     “In all, about 1,400 Black soldiers enlisted, and of these, 1,000 had been born in slave states. Raised at Camp Ward, the troops were commanded by White officers, paid no bounty, and allotted ten dollars per month with one ration per day, while three dollars of their monthly pay was deducted for clothing.”

Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America, according to a new study by the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The study found that 86 percent of Black homicide victims nationwide were killed with guns. Of these, two thirds were killed with a handgun.

TikTok Sensation’s Juvenile Brand of Laughter Reminiscent of Marlon Wayans’ character in box office hit ‘Little Man’

    As a Black woman, there are certains things that are held in high regard. One of those things is your appearance. Women take care of their appearance and spend time and energy putting together an outfit. Congresswoman Fredricka Wilson is definitely a woman that loves to put together an ensemble. Wilson made headlines recently as she showcased her hat collection and talked about her inspiration behind wearing hats on the Netflix show “Worn Stories.”

HAMILTON Funeral services for the late Bessie Grace Vickers- Hamilton – 57 were held May 15th at Agape Worship Center with Apostle Daniel and Pastor Elaine…

BARNES   Funeral services for the Sylvester Lee Barnes – 73 were held May 15th at Redeeming Word. BROWN Funeral services for the Chanthall Tyeisha Brown -…

FLORES     Funeral services for the late Isabelo Flores – 73 were held were held May 14th  at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center.

     The award is named after six-time NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who has dedicated his life to the fight for equality. The recipient will have advanced Abdul-Jabbar’s mission to drive change and inspired others to reflect on injustice and take collective action in their communities over the previous year.

     “If the prosecutor’s word is not his bond, what is the lesson that emerges beyond this case?” Justice Max Baer asked, seemingly concurring with Bonjean’s argument. The high court also wanted prosecutors to answer the implications for thousands of other deals made by prosecutors if the justices ruled against Cosby.