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Jun- 2024 -22 June
NNPA 2024 Convention in Baltimore Breaks New Ground
Written by Stacy M. Brown The 2024 convention began with the unveiling the “Marylanders Cry Freedom, Civil Rights at Home and Abroad” exhibit at Baltimore City Hall, which celebrated…
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6 June
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Faces the Battle of Her Life
The stalwart Texas representative is facing the battle of her life after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee…
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Mar- 2024 -9 March
Study Reveals Officer-Involved Killings of Unarmed Black Individuals Linked to Adverse Sleep Outcomes in Black Community
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The central inquiry of the study focused on whether officer-involved killings of unarmed Black individuals are associated with adverse sleep…
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5 March
DOJ Finds Unconstitutional Practices in Lexington, Mississippi Police Department
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that the Lexington Police Department in Mississippi, situated in one of the nation’s…
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Feb- 2024 -19 February
Rep. James Clyburn Steps Down from House Leadership
During an interview on Sunday, Feb. 18, Clyburn, 83, expressed his continued disdain for former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” mantra, asserting that the country is already great…
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12 February
Disturbing Disparities in Homicide Rates Highlight Urgent Need for Action on Black Women’s Safety
In 2020, the homicide rate among Black women was 11.6 per 100,000, a stark contrast to the rate of 3 per 100,000 among white women. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA…
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7 February
Biden-Harris Administration Take Steps to Address Racial Wage Gap
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Taraji P. Henson’s powerful statement that highlighted the glaring wage disparities faced by Black women in Hollywood perhaps pales in…
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5 February
Killer Mike’s Arrest Grammy Night and Jay-Z’s Quest for Validation
By Stacy M. Brown This year’s Grammy Awards included powerful performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Fantasia, Joni Mitchell and more, and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was honored with the…
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Mar- 2022 -13 March
Walkaround 2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Sedan w/Premium Plus Package POV Test Drive
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia According to many experts, the COVID-19 pandemic and an administration that displayed a complete disregard for ensuring accuracy led to a…
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10 March
Black Women Leaders and Allies to Rally at United States Supreme Court In Support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination to Serve on Nation’s Highest Court
Rally and Speak Out is part of a national series of mobilizations led by Black women leaders and allies to advocate, mobilize and build pressure around passing federal voting rights…
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