Stacey M. Brown

There’s a Reason It’s Called ‘Super’ Tuesday

NNPA NEWSWIRE — After South Carolina’s primary victory breathed new life into his then-faltering campaign, Super Tuesday left the former vice president dominating the Democratic field across the southern states.…

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Documenting History: Rep. John Lewis Leads 55th Anniversary Selma March

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Fifty-five years ago, a few of our children attempted to march across this bridge. We were beaten, we were tear gassed. I thought I was going to…

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South Carolina Democratic Black Caucus Chair Says Tom Steyer Understands all of the Issues

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Tom Steyer is genuine. I was at an event talking about judicial executions with police and Black folk's being slaughtered by the cops," Cordero stated. "And Steyer…

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Congress Passes Historic Anti-Lynching Legislation

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) called lynchings racially-motivated acts of violence and terror that represent a dark and despicable chapter of our nation's history. "They were acts against…

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NNPA EXCLUSIVE — Biden Says, ‘The Black Vote Will Determine the Nominee’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "I got started in the African American community. I got involved in the Civil Rights Movement when I was a kid. I helped de-segregate a movie theater,…

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Commentary: The Jackson Five – Five

NNPA NEWSWIRE — With hits like "I'll Be There," "The Love You Save" and "I Want You Back," the brothers Jackson took the world by storm. Their trailblazing act set…

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Outgoing Mississippi Governor Says state faces ‘1,000 years of Darkness’ if Black Man Elected

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "I intend to work for @cindyhydesmith as if the fate of America depended on her single election," Gov. Phil Bryant tweeted on January 2. "If Mike Espy…

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Many Say Education of King’s Life, Legacy Remains Critical for Young People

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Brainly, the world's largest online learning platform, recently surveyed more than 1,700 U.S. students to understand better what they know – and don't know – about Dr.…

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Woman Claims Rick James Raped her 41 Years Ago, Sues His Estate

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a new lawsuit filed against James' estate in the Supreme Court of Erie County, New York, a woman alleges that the "Super Freak" singer raped her…

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Death Toll Rises While Outrage Boils Over Conditions at Mississippi’s Parchman Prison

NNPA NEWSWIRE — For some time, concerns about Parchman have rankled inmates, family members, and others, including hip-hop superstar Jay-Z who is suing the state demanding better conditions at the…

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