On Tuesday, in explosive open court arguments, the comedian’s lawyers asked the judge to accept a Black female juror whom the prosecution had struck, because they said she couldn’t be trusted, because of a prior incident the woman had been involved in while a detective in the Pittsburgh Police Department.
Author Archives: Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor
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One Medical School’s plan to Increase Black Doctors Ranks
Dr. Kwaku Boakye has a goal to improve the overall health conditions in developing countries. He and his brother, Kwabena Boakye, started a nonprofit called the Gold Coast Medical Foundation, in 2006, while they were in medical school. For Dr. Boakye, medical school meant the American University of Antigua (AUA), located on the eastern part of that Caribbean island.
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Industry experts say minorities should pursue oil, energy jobs
There are great opportunities for African Americans and Latinos in the oil, natural gas, and petrochemical industries, according to industry insiders, who are calling on minorities to “get in the game.”
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NNPA Newswire exclusive: Bill Cosby finally breaks his silence
Bill Cosby is blind.
It’s been more than two years since the embattled, television and film legend who was once known as “America’s Dad,” has spoken out publicly.
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Minority-owned companies fight for equity in advertising
Retailers, restaurants, healthcare companies and technology firms often turn to newspaper inserts, as a tried-and-true method to reach consumers, especially minority consumers.
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Ben Carson sworn-in as Trump’s only Black cabinet pick
The swearing-in of all the primary members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet is just about complete.
Most of Trump’s cabinet—from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross—are rich, White and male.
On Thursday, March 2, retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson broke the mold with his swearing-in as Housing and Urban Development secretary, officially becoming the only AfricanAmerican in Trump’s cabinet.
The former GOP presidential candidate was confirmed by a 58-41 vote, leaving just four of Trump’s 22 cabinet-level nominees still unsworn.
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Ben Carson sworn-in as Trump’s only Black cabinet pick
The swearing-in of all the primary members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet is just about complete.
Most of Trump’s cabinet—from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross—are rich, White and male.
On Thursday, March 2, retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson broke the mold with his swearing-in as Housing and Urban Development secretary, officially becoming the only African-American in Trump’s cabinet.
Posted inLocal Politics
Wells Fargo commits $60 billion to increase Black homeownership
Wells Fargo & Company has set aside a staggering $60 billion to lend to at least 250,000 black homeowners by the year 2027.
Metropolitan Atlanta’s second-largest bank also pledged to increase the diversity of its home lending sales team and spend another $15 million to give financial education and counseling over the next 10 years.
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Judge tosses defamation suit against Bill Cosby
Last week, a federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a defamation suit against Bill Cosby in a ruling that the legendary comedian’s attorneys said reaffirms the fundamental right for him or anyone else to defend against public accusations.
“This is another in a line of recent developments, vindicating Mr. Cosby’s right to defend himself in the face of an onslaught of unverified accusations,” the lawyers said in a statement.
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Blacks will account for nearly 18 percent of U.S. population by 2060
Each year, the Census Bureau recognizes Black History Month by releasing up-to-date statistics that reveal the total Black population, the number of Black-owned businesses and even how many African-American military members are serving the country.
Currently, the Black population stands at 46.3 million, up about 1.3 percent from the previous year. The Census Bureau identifies individuals as Black, even if they list Black and another race on the survey.
