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‘This Never Happened,’ Former Vice President Joe Biden Speaks on Sexual Assault Allegation

May 4, 2020 admin 0

By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor- The Biden allegations have forced many feminists to shift position away from what they were saying during the Kavanaugh hearings. The slogan “believe all women” was repeated and […]

A Black Woman Is ‘Not a Must’ for Biden’s Running Mate, Clyburn says

April 30, 2020 admin 0

By Mike Memoli – As pressure grows for the apparent Democratic nominee to pick a black woman for the 2020 ticket, one of his key supporters says “that is not a must.” WASHINGTON — Joe […]

With Over 50,000 Dead, Civil Rights Leaders Urge African Americans to Remain at Home

April 30, 2020 admin 0

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor – “We encourage all Black churches and businesses to remain closed during this critical period. The denominations and independent churches represented in this statement, which comprise a combined […]

Democrat Kweisi Mfume Wins Special Election to Fill The Late Elijah Cummings’ Seat

April 29, 2020 admin 0

Washington — Kweisi Mfume, the former head of the NAACP, won Tuesday’s special election for the Maryland congressional seat held by the late Congressman Elijah Cummings. Mfume, a Democrat, defeated Republican Kimberly Klacik in the race to […]

The Coronavirus Crisis Has Exposed China’s Long History of Racism

April 29, 2020 admin 0

Hsiao-Hung Pai – Today Africans in Guangzhou are being demonised over Covid-19, but the roots of this prejudice go back centuries. “Clean up the foreign trash!”. “Don’t turn our hometown into an international rubbish dump.” […]

Lawyer: Ray Nagin Released From Prison Amid COVID-19 Concerns

April 29, 2020 admin 0

NEW ORLEANS — Ray Nagin released from prison amid COVID-19 concerns. Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has been released from jail due to COVID-19 concerns. His lawyer confirms that the 63-year old was released […]

PRESS ROOM: Food Assistance Programs Critical for Low-Income Children and Families

April 28, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — SNAP and the National School Lunch Program are just two nutrition programs that use census results to inform planning. Other programs include the National School Breakfast Program (NSBP), lunch programs for people age 65 […]

Journalism Industry Needs Coronavirus Relief Funding

April 28, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The collapse in advertising revenue during the pandemic exacerbated the already perilous financial position of news outlets, who have been decimated by Google and Facebook’s monopolistic actions. The Tampa Bay Times was […]

Emotional Maxine Waters Announces that Her Sister is Near Death With COVID-19

April 27, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE By Stacy M. Brown— “I’m going to take a moment to dedicate this legislation to my dear sister, who is dying in a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri right now, infected by the coronavirus,” […]

Atlanta Mayor Receives Racist Text Calling her the N-Word Because She Opposes Georgia Businesses Reopening

April 27, 2020 admin 0

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton – Feelings are very strong in Georgia because of the reopening of certain businesses during the coronavirus pandemic with many people opposing the decision. In the midst of speaking out […]