Dick Gregory Dies at 84
August 21, 2017
Legendary civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory died on Saturday. He was 84.
Breaking News
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- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Chargers Thwart Divisional Foe on Thursday Night
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
National
Fatima Goss Graves Becomes the National Women’s Law Center’s New CEO and President
July 6, 2017
Fatima Goss Graves began her tenure July 1 as CEO and president of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), a preeminent organization that advances equality and opportunity for women and girls. The NWLC Board of Directors appointed Goss Graves, formerly NWLC senior vice president for the program, to her new position earlier this year. She succeeded NWLC’s founders and co-presidents Marcia D. Greenberger and Nancy Duff Campbell, who informed the NWLC Board of Directors last summer of their plan to step down after 45 years advocacy for women and girls. “The Center is committed to building on the legacy of
Judge Relents, Mistrial Declared in Cosby Sex Assault Case
June 22, 2017
Saturday morning, Montgomery County Judge Steven T. O’Neill finally bent to the will of the jury and declared a mistrial in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case.
Advanced Pierre Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Tenders and Breaded Dark Meat Chicken Products
June 9, 2017
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Vegas protest of man’s death in custody leads to 10 arrests
June 1, 2017
It wasn’t immediately clear if Bloom or Score had attorneys.
Black Doctors Earn Less than Whites
April 27, 2017
African-American doctors typically work in primary care rather than specialties, the survey noted.
National Society Of Black Engineers Honors Its Top Corporate And Government Supporters
April 27, 2017
National Society Of Black Engineers Honors Its Top Corporate And Government Supporters
NNPA Newswire Exclusive: Bill Cosby Finally Breaks His Silence
April 26, 2017
It’s been more than two years since the embattled, television and film legend, who was once known as “America’s Dad,” has spoken out publicly. During a recent interview with the NNPA Newswire, Cosby revealed that he’s lost his sight.
Houston’s Prima Ballerina Lauren Anderson hosts Annual ‘DADA On Pointe’ Masterclass and Talkback with Debbie Allen
April 20, 2017
If there any niches, new teaching techniques, new combinations or a new dance album, I will take them back with me.
California State Assembly Passes Resolution Commemorating Legacy of Jackie Robinson
April 15, 2017
Robinson was born January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia and was raised in Pasadena, California.
Artist moves civil rights icon Rosa Parks’ home to Germany
April 14, 2017
The unlikely location is the result of the financial crisis of 2008 and Detroit’s dramatic decline.
2017 Buick LaCrosse Drive Experience: A Journey of a Lifetime
March 22, 2017
These ground-breaking pioneers started the first the first Black newspaper called Freedom’s Journal in 1827.
NNPA Honors Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile with 2017 Torch Award
March 22, 2017
NNPA Honors Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile with 2017 Torch Award
Women’s History Month: Black Sororities, the Power of Sisterhood
March 22, 2017
The ladies of the Divine Nine have produced many leaders and provide a great service of serving this nation and the world.
Voting Is Underway for the Home Depot 2017 Retool Your School Program
March 10, 2017
Black Hollywood’s brightest stars rally together to show their support of the popular grant program supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities.