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 demand that President Donald Trump resign from the presidency. […]
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 where the majority of black men are serving time. […]
“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 draconian federal sentencing laws, including unfair mandatory minimum sentences […]
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 girl with braids or, in one picture, just a […]
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 four centuries later, race remains a central dividing line. […]
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 or “Obamacare” actually worked? The short answer is yes. […]
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 is also committed to giving to children in need, […]
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 of 1974 held their 10th annual Christmas party aimed […]
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 prohibited African Americans from attending. This unfortunate fact led […]
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. One of those exceptional organizations is called Extraordinary Men. […]
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