Kim Kardashian

Trump Pardoned His Cellmate but Rufus Rochell Remains in Federal Prison

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentFebruary 20, 2020

It’s not a rags-to-riches Philadelphia-to-California story, like that of Will Smith’s fictional television character. Rufus Rochell’s story is the real-life account of how the crack epidemic of the 1980s is inextricably linked to today’s cry for criminal justice reform. It’s also the story of how the rich and powerful receive special privileges, while the poor and powerless can only dare to dream.

Business Entertainment Local News (Business)

Public Relations Guru Edna Sims of ESP PR Joins Panelists at the 20th annual ‘Uplifting Minds II’ Entertainment Conference

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 11, 2019

Celebrating 20 years, the “Uplifting Minds II” Entertainment Conference returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday November 9, 2019. Public Relations guru Edna Sims of ESP Public Relations joins the “ULMII” entertainment conference panel of professionals offering advice and over $15,000 in gifts and services for some of the talent (singers, songwriters, dancers and actors) to be showcased.

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Spirituality, Activism and Social Transformation

Russell Simmons, Exclusive to the NNPA NewswireApril 4, 2019

The Black community in America has not lashed out with retribution, violence or hate. We remain the most abused, but have maintained a commitment to Dr. King’s principle of nonviolence. As a people we are still the most non-harming collective. Throughout the centuries we have been God-fearing and compassionate. But Scripture says, “faith without works is dead.” We must as a collective come together and where necessary, partner with others who have the same concerns and stand up.

National News Political

Fresh hopes, familiar disappointment follow Gov. Newsom’s call for new DNA testing in Kevin Cooper case

Manny Otiko, California Black Media February 28, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 22, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered new DNA tests in a 35-year-old quadruple murder case involving African-American death row inmate, Kevin Cooper.

National News

Go Fund Me Started for Cyntoia Brown

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2019

Brown, 30, has been in prison since she was 16 when she was convicted of killing Johnny Michael Allen, whom Brown said paid her $150 to have sex. A victim of sex trafficking, Brown said she feared for her life during the encounter and she responded by shooting Allen.