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Study Finds Community College System Fails to Produce Equitable Outcomes for Black Students
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Study Finds Community College System Fails to Produce Equitable Outcomes for Black Students

Stacy M. Brown NNPA, Senior National CorrespondentOctober 13, 2022

According to a new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies on the state of Black students at community colleges, an alarming 70 percent of Black students experienced food or housing insecurity or homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlighted that while Black students remain disproportionately represented in community colleges, policy barriers prevent the system from producing equitable outcomes.

Voting Charges Dropped Against Pamela Moses — Tenn. D.A. Gets ‘Pound of Flesh’
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Voting Charges Dropped Against Pamela Moses — Tenn. D.A. Gets ‘Pound of Flesh’

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMediaApril 28, 2022

“ was taken into custody and spent 75 days in jail before Judge Mark Ward granted her motion for a new trial. In total, she has spent 82 days in custody in this case, which is sufficient,” said Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich. “She is also permanently barred from registering to vote or voting in Tennessee as a result of her 2015 conviction for Tampering with Evidence. In the interest of judicial economy, we are dismissing her illegal registration case and her violation of probation.”

Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland Kicks off Disney’s Dreamers Academy
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Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland Kicks off Disney’s Dreamers Academy

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentMarch 17, 2022

Kelly Rowland proved an inspiration to 100 young and impressionable students who descended upon Disney World for the four-day 2022 Disney Dreamers Academy. Serving as this year’s celebrity ambassador for the program, Rowland led the students – called Dreamers – and others in a parade along Main Street in the Magic Kingdom. “This program really touches me,” Rowland declared. “I know how important it is, especially for students of color, when you think of the STEM aspect of this. We need STEM and STEAM because there’s such a big void there.”

Sophia the Robot Commits to Help End Global Racism and Injustice
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Sophia the Robot Commits to Help End Global Racism and Injustice

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMediaJanuary 13, 2022

“We need to create a society that is based on equality and justice for all. It’s paramount for humans and AI to work together. We should celebrate diversity and I believe we will see a decrease in racism, sexism, and homophobia as people embrace AI and technology,” Sophia the Robot remarked.

Sen. Schumer Says Senate Will Vote on Changes to Filibuster by MLK Day
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Sen. Schumer Says Senate Will Vote on Changes to Filibuster by MLK Day

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2022

“The weaponization of rules once meant to short-circuit obstruction have been hijacked to guarantee obstruction. We must ask ourselves: if the right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, then how can we in good conscience allow for a situation in which the Republican Party can debate and pass voter suppression laws at the State level with only a simple majority vote, but not allow the United States Senate to do the same? We must adapt,” said Sen. Schumer.

Congresswoman Cori Bush Lauds Black Press Ahead of Receiving Prestigious Award
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Congresswoman Cori Bush Lauds Black Press Ahead of Receiving Prestigious Award

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

The Congresswoman sits as vice-chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, and the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Additionally, Congresswoman Bush is a member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy and the House Oversight Subcommittee on the Environment.

Senator Cory Booker (D-NY), Environmental Justice Advocate, Proud to Receive NNPA Leadership Award
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Senator Cory Booker (D-NY), Environmental Justice Advocate, Proud to Receive NNPA Leadership Award

NNPA NewswireSeptember 16, 2021

Sen. Booker, who served two terms as Newark mayor before his election to the Senate, will receive the 2021 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) National Leadership Award for excellence and innovative leadership in Black America. Drs. James Hildreth and Ebony Hilton, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-Missouri), and Olympic record-setter Allyson Felix also will receive National Leadership Awards from the NNPA, the trade association of more than 230 African American-owned newspapers and media companies.