Articles by Staff
In It to Win It – My Head Says Hilary, My Heart Says Bernie
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA News Wire Columnist I am looking forward to November 8, 2016, and to voting for Hilary Rodham Clinton to lead these United States. I am so extremely excited that a woman […]
White House Black History Month Dance Performance
Debbie Allen @msdebbieallen & her new protégées (Photo courtesy of @vj44/twitter) In case you missed it, Monday, the White House hosted a dance workshop in honor of Black History Month which included a dance workshop […]
Political Decisions vs. Political Choices
by James Clingman Picture this headline: “Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders win respective primaries.” Let that Marinate for a moment before reading any further. Now, what is your reaction? Faced with those two choices, what […]
Paying Greater Attention to Sports and Youth
by Dr. Faye Williams There’s little question that parenting is a more complex endeavor than it ever was. The goal of most conscientious parents is to create as many options for opportunity and success as […]
The Real Reason Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are so Popular
I hate to lump a good guy like Sen. Bernie Sanders in with The Donald, but for the sake of this article I will make an exception because it’s hard to separate their impact on […]
Jussie Smollett: I’m gay, but could fall in love with a woman
(The Grio) Empire‘s Jussie Smollett has remained incredibly secretive about his sexuality, despite coming out to his parents when he was just 19. But recently, the star opened up entirely to discuss his sexuality and his […]
Clinton Edges Out Sanders To Win Iowa Democratic Caucus
Democratic Presidential contenders former Sec. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders ended the Iowa Caucuses in nearly a dead heat on Monday. But, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) has confirmed that Clinton actually won the […]
Obama Bans Solitary Confinement for Juveniles in Fed Prisons
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he will ban the use of solitary confinement for juvenile and low-level offenders in federal prisons, citing the potential for “devastating, lasting psychological consequences” from the use of the isolation as punishment. “It […]
Patti LaBelle Opens Up About Divorcing Her Husband After 32 Years Together
Los Angeles – For any couple, marriage can be an interesting road to travel. For some, the road lasts a short distance, while the path for others can continue on ’til death does them part. […]