Year: 2023

Chester County, SC–Evelyn Hemphill is a mom, a hardworking woman, the matriarch of her family, and an advocate. A surgical technologist by profession with over two decades of experience, she never intended to be an advocate. She planned to raise her son to be the best man he could be and to focus on her…

THE AFRO — Roundtree’s impact on the international arts community was profound. His universal appeal and his commitment to breaking down racial barriers resonated with artists and enthusiasts alike. His legacy served as a reminder of the importance of representation and diversity in the arts, inspiring many to continue pushing boundaries and forging their own…

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden has issued a sweeping executive order to safeguard against potential threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The order, announced on Monday, seeks to prevent the misuse of AI technology for developing destructive weapons or launching highly potent cyberattacks. The move marks a significant…

Episode 25 features a conversation with Leon Rock, CEO and Co-Founder of the African American Diabetes Association  (Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – It’s National Diabetes Month! According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Though there are many people living with diabetes, according to the U.S….

By Michael A. Grant, J.D. During the late 1970’s, I went to work for the Carter Administration in the press office of Health and Human Services Secretary Joseph Califano. While our agency was focused primarily on domestic issues, one of President Carter’s all-consuming objectives was a foreign policy issue: How to broker a peace between…

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Amid growing sentiment about a potential rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a recent poll has unveiled a formidable third candidate. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gained significant traction among voters under 45 in crucial swing states. The surprising twist in the 2024 presidential…

Lila Brown | California Black Media Recent studies suggest that the economic picture for Black Californians is not looking rosy. Increasingly, the state is becoming more unaffordable for African Americans, leading many families to relocate to less expensive places both within and outside of the borders of the Golden state. “After pandemic-era declines, California’s poverty…

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent An in-depth study by the Pew Research Center took a deep dive into the experiences of Black Americans with news coverage, shedding light on critical perspectives and recommendations for more equitable representation. The survey involved 4,742 U.S. adults identifying as Black and offered an extensive and…

Edward Henderson | California Black Media On Feb. 16, 2022, a Black student in the Santa Barbara Unified School District was assaulted by Latino students. His attackers called him the n-word and kneeled on his neck while repeatedly, chanting the name “George Floyd.” A district-wide acknowledgment of the hate crime was not sent out until…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a four-page order, Brimmer, a nominee of George W. Bush, stated that Trump, who was found responsible for sexually assaulting a journalist by a civil jury this year, did not properly follow the necessary procedures to involve Colorado’s Democratic Secretary of State, Jena Griswold, or get her approval to transfer the…

Riverside, CA – In solidarity with the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO), Supervisors Karen Spiegel and Chuck Washington proudly announce Riverside County’s participation in Operation Green Light for Veterans at a ceremonial light switch event on November 7 at 5:30 p.m. in front of the…

The Save Our Water website now offers more information on how Californians can access financial resources to transform their thirsty lawns and turf with water-wise plants https://saveourwater.com  SACRAMENTO, CA (October 25, 2023) – California’s Save Our Water public awareness campaign launched a new rebates page that connects Californians with local resources and rebates in their…

By Stacy M. Brown | National Newspaper Publishers Association  Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are spearheading a pioneering study to unravel the biological underpinnings of aggressive breast cancers in Black women. Led by Dr. Harikrishna Nakshatri, a breast cancer researcher at the IU School of Medicine and a…

HOPEWELL, N.J., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Africa Wallace, director of Thoracic Surgery at Capital Health, was recently named the president of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS). Dr. Wallace is the first black female president for ECTSS and the first of any cardiothoracic surgery society.  Dr. Africa Wallace “The Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society…

By Lou  K. Coleman Because choosing not to heed God’s warnings is rebelliousness and idolatry. Think long and hard about the decision you are making, because if you keep on ignoring the Lord and His warnings, you will soon find out the consequences of such and it ain’t gonna be nice. Listen, [Jeremiah 30:4-10] warns…