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Jonathan Capehart’s “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home”

When little Jonathan Capehart inquired about his father, who died just months after Capehart was born, he was met with…

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“Rough Crowd” BOG Chair on opponents of Marva Johnson’s choice for FAMU

“You are stunningly unqualified.  You should be embarrassed.”  —Gabrielle Albert

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Smithsonian African American Museum Director Placed on Leave

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — His unexpected leave comes as former President Donald Trump escalates efforts to reshape national cultural narratives.

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EXCLUSIVE LIVESTREAM: Cosby Spokesman, ‘Bill Cosby Will Not Survive COVID-19 With His Underlying Medical Issues’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — During a visit to the infirmary at SCI-Phoenix for high blood pressure issues, Mr. Cosby was informed…

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The EBONY Foundation Steps Up to Feed Over 650,000 Children and Seniors Weekly During Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Our families often live in households without food or water at times and now we have this…

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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…

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PRESS ROOM: Oversight Committee to Hold Critical Hearing with Census Bureau Director This Week

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are holding a hearing this week to hear directly from the Bureau about its strategy to…

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OP-ED: Commemorating our past, starts with cementing our present-day legacy

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The obstacles put in place by those that wish to see us disenfranchised – from the Census…

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OP-ED: Ending Fair Housing Rule Removes Opportunities for All

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Of all the issues confronting Americans, none is more basic than that of housing. Whether renting or…

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‘Weeping Time’ Author, Historian Anne C. Bailey Discusses Slave Auctions and her Involvement in NY Times’ 1619 Project

NNPA NEWSWIRE — An auction took place on March 2 and 3, 1859, at the Ten Broeck Racetrack, where slaves…

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