Let it be known

Despite Misinformation and Distractions, Biden-Harris Accomplishing Black Agenda

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentOctober 21, 2021

During and exclusive interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, Cedric Richmond, says that the deliberate misinformation published by news outlets and posted on social media is meant to undermine the President and Democrats. Notably, the dubious accounts aim to suppress the Black vote further, Richmond declared.

NNPA Honors Dr. Ebony Hilton with National Leadership Award

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentSeptember 16, 2021

From the onset of the global pandemic about 18 months ago, Dr. Ebony Hilton emerged as a leader and a powerful voice of reason.

Critical Care Anesthesiologist doctor at the University of Virginia and founder of GoodStock Consulting, LLC, Dr. Hilton has loudly denounced quick re-openings, anti-vaxxers, and reckless gatherings during the pandemic.

National News

NNPA Re-Elects Executive Committee of Five Black Women Publishers

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentJuly 1, 2021

The National Newspaper Publishers Association unanimously re-elected all-Black women executive board

Education National News

Black Press of America Making Impact and Progress

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentJune 3, 2021

While about 37,000 workers were laid off or furloughed at media companies like the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast, The Dallas Morning News, Gannett, McClatchy, National Public Radio, and VOX, the NNPA added staff and expanded services to NNPA member publishers across the nation.

National News Political

NAACP President Discusses Biden Administration Appointees and the Impact of COVID Black Americans

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentJune 3, 2021

The NAACP’s mission is that everyone receives the facts they need to make the best decisions for their families and communities while the fight against the pandemic goes forward, said NAACP president Derrick Johnson. Johnson appeared for a live interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s morning news program, “Let It Be Known.”

Entertainment News (Entertainment)

Loni Love: ‘We have Becky, but Ain’t Nothing Wrong with Keshia’

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentMay 28, 2021

A proud alumnus of the Historically Black Prairie View A&M University, and a celebrated member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Love stopped by the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s morning news program, “Let It Be Known,” to discuss her career, the Deltas, and her latest book, “I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To: True Life Lessons.”

Family News (Family)

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director — Interview with the Black Press of America

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentApril 29, 2021

Dr. Walensky highlighted several new efforts the CDC is leading to accelerating the work in addressing racism as a fundamental driver of racial and ethnic health inequities in the United States.

Basketball Business National News News (Sports)

NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Sets Up to Dominate the Pan-American Cannabis Space

Staff and Wire Report (NNPA Senior Correspondent Stacy M. Brown contributed to the article)March 4, 2021

Superstar and NBA Icon Isiah Thomas, whose Cheurlin Champagne is one of the best-selling in the world, announced that his company, ISIAH International, LLC, will invest $3 million into One World Pharma, Inc., a U.S. based, fully licensed, pure-play hemp and cannabis ingredient producer in Columbia.