Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor On Christmas Eve, Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore became the first sitting member of Congress to…
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by Frederick Lowe Congress has passed legislation reducing sentences for some inmates serving time in federal prisons, but the law won’t affect state prisons and jails…
“For too long, sentencing in our country has been overly severe and has disproportionately targeted communities of color – especially Black men. Reforming some of the most…
by Julianne Malveaux McKenzie Adams wanted to be a scientist. The gregarious 9-year-old Alabama girl was just that, a girl, a little girl, a brown-skinned baby…
By Rev. Jesse Jackson In 2019, we will commemorate 400 years since the first 20 slaves were transported from Africa and landed in Jamestown, Va. Now…
by Reggie Fullwood I hate asking questions that have obvious answers, but sometimes we ask questions to make a point. Has President Obama’s Affordable Healthcare Act…
Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey has been controversial since he entered the NFL. But the often outspoken all pro does more than talk trash and play football. Ramsey…
During the holiday season, there is never a shortage of parties and reasons to fellowship with friends and family. Last week, the Raines High School Class…
From the slavery era in the 19th century through to the second half of the 20th century, the majority of the colleges in the southern United States…
The holiday season has always been a time for giving and during this time of year many local organizations step up and help those in need. …