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Legendary Actor, Sidney Poitier, 94, Has Died
Legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who broke barriers and stood for justice and Black lives during the most tumultuous times of the civil rights movement, has died. Poitier, whose iconic 71-year career,...
MLK Family Asks for No Celebration Until Lawmakers Pass Voting Rights Legislation
Prayer breakfasts, marches, parades, and an uptick in volunteer efforts to support the annual Day of Service have remained staples of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But the late civil rights icon family...
Biden, Harris Blame Trump for Jan. 6 Attacks, Says America Must Move Forward
On the anniversary of the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, President Joe Biden doubled down on his campaign slogan from the 2020 election. He declared the race against former President...
Officer Found Guilty in Killing of Daunte Wright in Minnesota
A jury in Minnesota has convicted former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter on multiple manslaughter counts for the killing of Daunte Wright. Potter, who said she mistakenly grabbed her...
White House, Dems Furious Over Sen. Manchin's Build Back Better Betrayal
Black Press photojournalist and social media maven Anthony Tilman assessed the death of President Joe Biden's Build Back Better legislation this way: "[Fifty] Republicans in the Senate don't care abou...
Former Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Violating George Floyd's Civil Rights
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd, would rather spend 25 years in federal prison than 15 in a state penitentiary. The disgraced cop who infamously kneeled...
Stacey Abrams' Gubernatorial Run Provides a Jolt for the 2022 Midterms
In an announcement that has provided a jolt to the 2022 midterm elections, Stacey Abrams said she’s running for governor of the Peach State. The race, which could mean a second dual between Abrams and...
After Guilty Verdicts, Civil Rights Leaders Exhort Black America to 'Never Stop Running for Ahmaud'
After nearly two years of pain, suffering, and wondering if the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery would pay for their heinous crime, the 25-year-old's family finally received justice. A Glynn County,...
Biden-Harris Administration Level the Playing Field for Underserved Small Business Owners
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced a set of reforms to the federal procurement process to help meet an ambitious target of increasing the share of federal contracts to...
Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty of All Charges
Kyle Rittenhouse escaped punishment in the shooting deaths of two men during the unrest that followed the 2020 police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The jury deliberated for about...
After 13 Years, Black and Missing Foundation Still Searching for Thousands of Missing People of Color
It's been 13 years since Natalie Wilson and her sister-in-law Derrica Wilson founded the Black and Missing Foundation to help bring attention and closure to the ever-growing number of cases in...
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Named to TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
TIME named nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump to the 2021 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, making him the only personal...
Hiding in Plain Sight, a 30-Year-Old Hijacking Mystery Solved on 9/11
A breezy and seasonally satisfying Tuesday, September 11, 2001, began with the promise that beat reporters crave – the knowledge that my story would appear on the front page. Riding high from the p...
Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks About His and Wife's Covid Diagnosis
While he and his wife remain hospitalized in a Chicago hospital after positive Covid tests, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told the Black Press that he remains vigilant in fighting for freedom, justice, and...
NBA Foundation Sends Millions in Grants to Black-owned Businesses
The NBA Foundation today announced 22 new grants totaling $6 million to help create employment opportunities, further career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment for Black youth. The gra...
Biden Administration Extends Eviction Moratorium, Potentially Rescuing Millions From Losing Housing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has taken new measures to protect renters from evictions. Over the past two months, the new prohibition on evictions will apply to communities with high...
National Civil Rights and Personal Injury Attorneys Ben Crump and Bob Hilliard Uncovering Widespread Racism in Banking
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorneys Ben Crump of Ben Crump Law and Bob Hilliard of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales announced today that they are reviewing a h...
Delta Variant Now Makes up 83 Percent of all U.S. COVID Cases
The delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for roughly 83 percent of all U.S. COVID-19 cases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced on Tuesday,...
14-Year-old Becomes First African American to Win Scripps National Spelling Bee
NNPA NEWSWIRE - After spelling the word "Murraya," a genus of tropical Asiatic and Australian trees, Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The...
White House Releases Gun Reduction Strategy
NNPA NEWSWIRE - The core of the President's plan is a partnership with cities and states, equipping local leaders with historic levels of federal funding and a range of tools to address the...
Cosby Conviction Overturned!
NNPA NEWSWIRE - The state Supreme Court ruled that Cosby's deal with former prosecutor Bruce Castor should have been honored. In a phone call with Cosby attorney Jennifer Bonjean, she states, "I am...
Senate Passes Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green began recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday in his office last year, so when the Senate passed legislation this week to make the date that commemorates freedom...
Dr. Fauci Addresses Getting "Shots at the 'Shop'" During Black Press Appearance
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he wholeheartedly supports President Joe Biden's initiative with Black-owned barbershops and beauty salons to get more African Americans vaccinated. The National Institute of...
Biden-Harris Administration Steps up Efforts to Narrow Racial Wealth Gap
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are stepping up their efforts to narrow the racial wealth gap. Following the President's visit to Oklahoma, where he observed the centennial of...
Kristen Clarke Becomes First Black Women Confirmed by Senate to Head DOJ's Civil Rights Division
The Senate voted 51-48 on Tuesday, May 25, to confirm civil rights attorney Kristen Clarke to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. The confirmation makes Clarke the first Black woman...
