April 22nd will mark the fifty-fifth anniversary of Earth Day. The power of those 20 million voices that came out on the streets that first Earth Day led the U.S. […]
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LA gang leader Big U’s takedown
“The lead defendant and others in this case have for too long gotten away with violent acts and stealing money from taxpayers and well-intentioned donors whether they use intimidation tactics […]
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‘Deaths of despair’ skyrocket among Black population
Special from San Diego Voice and ViewpointA little less than a decade ago, it was alarming news that shook the nation. Deaths from suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol-related liver disease […]
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Looking back at Brown decision 70 years later
The Brown vs. Board of Education decision handed down by the Warren Court in 1954 changed the social landscape in America. Particularly in the southern region where Jim Crow laws […]
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Elder Abuse often closer to home than you may think
Know the signs Caring for our loved ones as they age is a common concern for many families across the United States. However, one issue that is often overlooked and […]
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Marian Robinson passes away at age 86
Mother-in-law of Barack Obama Settling into a new job and location is difficult under the best circumstances. For someone stepping into what is generally considered the most powerful position in […]
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Persistent threat: Hate against Blacks no signs of abetting
Two years after Buffalo supermarket massacre By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent As the nation commemorates the second anniversary of the heinous Buffalo mass shooting that claimed […]
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Journey to border for migrants can be a difficult decision
Is American citizenship worth it? The immigration process has seen drastic changes over the years from a lawful and moral standpoint. While people have personal feelings on both sides of […]
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AFL-CIO report racial disparities in workplace safety
Black, Latino fatalities surge By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The AFL-CIO, a coalition representing 12.5 million workers across various unions, has released its 33rd annual […]
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U.S. Coast Guard first Black female admiral
Meet Zeita Merchant By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant has made history as the first Black female admiral in the […]
