Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

Rep. Jim Clyburn Will Lead House Oversight Committee on Coronavirus

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Clyburn noted that healthcare and other fraud has run rampant during the current novel coronavirus pandemic and, more than ever, African Americans are being victimized. "This pandemic…

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Joe Biden’s Plan for Empowering Black America

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Biden said he plans to hold financial institutions accountable for discriminatory practices in the housing market, and he will restore the federal government’s power to enforce settlements…

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OP-ED: Stop Excluding People of Color in Environmental Policies

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Protecting the environment should be about protecting people, regardless of the color of their skin, ethnicity or race, or where they live or how much money they…

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LIVESTREAM: #SaveLocalJournalism — Publishers Discuss the Need for Strategy, Innovation and Community Support in the Era of COVID-19

NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Wednesday, May 6 at 1PM ET, four publishers from across the country, including Bobby Henry of Florida’s Westside Gazette, Sonny Messiah Jiles of the Houston Defender,…

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Jim Clyburn Speaks to Black America on COVID-19: Saving and Empowering Black Lives

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The must-see interview, which will spotlight the recent actions of the U.S. Congress with respect to the impact of COVID-19 on America, and in particular on the…

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AARP and NNPA Join Forces for Riveting Webinar on Saving Black Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jointly hosted by NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., and AARP Vice President of Multicultural Leadership, Shani Hosten, the live program also marked the…

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Save Black Lives from COVID-19

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "We are the number one target for this disease. We have pre-existing conditions, and yet we're told to go home when we visit the emergency room. We…

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NNPA President Pens Op-Ed Urging for the Protection of Black Americans During Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Minority and low-income Americans suffer from a significant lack of access to quality health care. They are also more likely not to have health insurance and are…

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STREAMING LIVE! — IN THE PRESENCE OF GREATNESS: Chuck D and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.

STREAMING LIVE!  On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 8PM PST / 11PM EST — International icon Chuck D of Public Enemy joins Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. President and CEO…

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Black Press of America Celebrates 193 Years of Freedom-Fighting Journalism

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As we deal with some of the most challenging times in modern history, it is important that we understand the significance of the Black Press in reporting…

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