NNPA Newswire
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Jul- 2019 -11 July
‘Black snow’ from sugarcane harmful to Black, poor communities in Florida?
NNPA NEWSWIRE — While these burnings have been going on for several years with groups rising up to combat them, a recent lawsuit against the Florida sugar industry has brought…
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11 July
A troubled police force and hope for change
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a trial where one prosecutor called the officers “gangsters with a badge,” eight cops were indicted, six pled guilty, and four opted to testify in the…
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11 July
Report: Blacks Seven-Times More Likely than Whites to Be Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “From their very first interaction with the police, to being arrested, booked, charged, convicted, and sentenced, Black people are discriminated against and disproportionately criminalized at every stage…
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10 July
Did You Insult or Exalt God Today?
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For every quote I could give you right now, there are many of you who could quote at least three more appropriate ones for this message. James…
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10 July
Mental Health Stigma Still Affecting African Americans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Turning to our pastors was needed in the past, but as concerns have grown, more resources are available,” said Dr. Catherine Jackson, a licensed clinical psychologist and…
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9 July
Being Black and Republican in the Era of Trump Presents Real Challenges
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I had to reevaluate my views and why I was with a [Democratic] party that did not support me. While I have always been conservative, I was…
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9 July
BOOK REVIEW: Dallas Weekly Publisher James Washington, Releases Book of Popular Columns
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many argue that James Washington’s style of journalism and talent for delivering simple straightforward advice is tailor-made for a book. And now, Washington has obliged, penning the…
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8 July
IN MEMORIAM: Cameron Boyce Remembered
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The world is mourning the loss of Disney star Cameron Boyce who passed away Saturday due to an ongoing medical condition. Boyce, 20, who starred in Disney’s…
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8 July
NNPA Publishers Honor Marjorie Parham, a Living Legend of the Black Press
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Parham, who turned 101 in February, spent more than three decades as publisher of the Cincinnati Herald, which was established in 1955 and counts as the longest…
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8 July
Senior advocate continues legacy of love and service
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For 35 years, Ruth Tate directed the activities, special events, bus excursions, and even a trip to Europe for senior participants. Tate is now director emeritus. Even…
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