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Publisher Bobby R. Henry, Sr. Campaigns for NNPA Chair
The Key to Continued Success is a TEAMM […]
Articles by Carma Henry
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John Lewis Honored With A New Forever Stamp By The U.S. Postal Service
The late Civil Rights Icon and congressman John Lewis will be honored with a Forever stamp by the U.S. Postal Service, CBS News reports. […]
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Thousands Marching July 2nd to Stop Hate Laws Nationwide
Thousands of people from across the country will be standing up for democracy this Independence Day weekend during the We The People National March (WTPMarch.org) on Sunday, July 2nd at 9 a.m. (EST) at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. […]
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The Black Press is Our Vanguard
From Frederick Douglas’ The North Star to Ida B. Wells’ The Memphis Free Press and all subsequent members of the Black press, the plight of African – Americans was chronicled and a beacon of hope was provided through the journalistic efforts and trials of the country’s heroic Black Press. I cannot begin to capture the countless ways that the Black Press acted as the vanguard and the persistent battering ram against forces of oppression in this country. What I would like to do is to act as an eyewitness to the enormous contribution that NNPA member papers made during the last thirty years where I had a bird’s eye view of their reporting. […]
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Pete don’t be a repeat
Pete don’t be a repeat […]
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POTUS – Devoted Friend
President Biden is clearly proud of these accomplishments and one more accolade of President Obama that is omitted from the resume is his fierce loyalty. Biden, in a poignant CNN interview said, “His love of family and my family, and my love of his family … it’s personal. It’s family.” Biden made a decisive announcement to the global press in that CNN piece. […]
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San Antonio police officers have been charged with murder
In a significant development, several San Antonio police officers have been charged with murder in relation to the fatal shooting of a woman inside her apartment. The incident occurred under controversial circumstances, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice. […]
National News
Slammed for Using Black Man’s Photo as Target Practice
A Georgia police department is facing backlash after photos surfaced on social media of a Black man’s image being used for target practice. […]
National News
HBCUs get 178 Times Less Funding from Foundations than Ivy Leagues: Study
According to the study, which was conducted by philanthropy research nonprofit Candid and the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE), HBCUs were given “178 times less funding from foundations” than Ivy League schools in 2019, per BET. Nearly 100 HBCUs only received a total of $45 million, while eight Ivy League schools received $5.5 billion from the nation’s 1,000 largest foundations. […]
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State Senator Rosalind Osgood & State Representative Lisa Dunkley to Host Post-Session Town Hall Meeting
State Senator Rosalind Osgood (D-Tamarac) and State Representative Lisa Dunkley (D-Sunrise) will host a post-session town hall meeting, inviting constituents to discuss and address important issues from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session. This event will provide an opportunity for residents, local elected officials, and community members to voice their concerns, ask questions, and contribute to an open dialogue regarding legislative priorities. […]