The mission of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, is to report the news and to be an advocate for freedom, justice and equality for Black America and for all others who stand in opposition to racism and economic inequality and cry out for a better quality of life. ... read more »

“It is confidence in the men and women who administer the judicial system that is the true backbone of the rule of law.” — Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, 531 U.S. 98, Bush v. Gore [Dissent], December 12, 2000 ... read more »

Dorothy Leavell, Chairman of the NNPA and publisher of the Crusader Newspapers, stated, “The death of Senator John McCain reminds us that none of us are immortal, but his life was one of service and love for his country. Giving of one’s service until the end speaks volumes of his integrity and he fulfilled the call from our maker to be of service to others.” ... read more »

The conference, now in its 15th year will feature activists, community members and health professionals seeking insights and knowledge to positively impact the health and well-being of Black women and girls. Power Forward, Forward Ever Backward Never Reproductive Justice Conference features topics on the centered with the intersection of social and reproductive justice issues. Pregnancy Justice, abortion, Fake News and Real Lives, liberation theology and religion as well as building collaborations for reproductive justice across silos are all on the agenda. Programs, policy and insights that influence the health and well-being of black women and girls are central to this year’s theme, Power Forward Ever Backward Never, and it is of critical importance that women, health professionals, community activists and advocates cull together our collective energy and attention to these issues.  ... read more »

Universal health coverage will be an important topic of discussion in the run-up to the mid-term elections this November ... read more »

Open enrollment for coverage in 2018 has ended, you or someone you know may still qualify to enroll in a quality, affordable health plan... ... read more »

The GOP has passed spending bills that actively take resources away from communities of color. ... read more »

The deadline to enroll or modify healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act is December 15 ... read more »

Many consumers still plan on signing up for healthcare during the open enrollment period ... read more »

If you, your family members, or friends need health insurance, this is the time to sign up ... read more »

 Executives with Covered California held an ethnic media roundtable to give an overview of its upcoming open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which opens on November 1 and closes on January 31.  ... read more »

In an attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), what is widely known as Obamacare, Senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy have drafted a bill that would eliminate and or alter major sections of the health care law. ... read more »

It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will fail in their last-ditch effort to repeal Obamacare ... read more »

Experts and health care providers briefed ethnic media about the future of healthcare in California ... read more »

Consumers can avoid the full rate increase by shopping for the most affordable rates or the lowest priced plans ... read more »