Arizona State University renames film school to honor Sidney Poitier

Arizona State University renames film school to honor Sidney Poitier

February 19, 2021

Sidney Poitier By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Arizona State University has named its new film school after legendary actor Sidney Poitier. According to a USA Today report, the decision to name the school after Poitier, 93, is about much more than an emphasis on diversity. In an

Black investors take note: Reddit rebellion rescues GameStop stock

Black investors take note: Reddit rebellion rescues GameStop stock

February 19, 2021

The development over a surging GameStop stock has left the most seasoned traders puzzled.Photo special to the Outlook By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The story of 10-year-old Jaydyn Carr and his mother, Nina Carr, is just one example of the impact of Wall Street’s ongoing GameStop rally.

Study: More than a million will die over the next decade because of the price of prescription drugs

Study: More than a million will die over the next decade because of the price of prescription drugs

February 19, 2021

Dr. Unnia Pettus is among those determined to beat cancer and heart disease with help from others.Photo special to the Outlook By Hazel Trice EdneyTriceEdneyWire.com  As millions of people around the world relaxed after the Christmas break and began planning for the new year, Rev. Dr. Unnia Pettus was awaiting

Celebrating Black history

Celebrating Black history

February 19, 2021

The St. Augustine Four is a vital part of Black history After four students started a sit-in protest at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in St. Augustine, they and several other teenagers were arrested and taken to jail.Photo special to the Outlook By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia St.

Five tips to set your business up for success in 2021

Five tips to set your business up for success in 2021

February 3, 2021

The possibility of not seeing economic or business recovery until at least mid-2021 highlights the importance of planning for multiple scenarios.Photo special to the Outlook By NNPA The challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic hardships can make 2020 a difficult year to look back on. Forty-six percent

Analysis

Analysis

February 3, 2021

Black caucus, Black leaders embrace America’s reset as President Biden begins administration  President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and First Gentleman Doug Emhoff prepared to enter the Capitol after the inauguration. Photo by Anthony Tilghman/Trice Edney News Wire By Hazel Trice Edney TriceEdneyWire.com. WASHINGTON, D.C, –

Senate passes bill to create African American burial grounds network

Senate passes bill to create African American burial grounds network

February 3, 2021

The African American Burial Grounds initiative would provide grant opportunities and technical assistance to local communities as they work to recover and preserve those historic sites.Photo submitted by NNPA By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation that would better protect historic

‘A sorority of pain’ Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor families push for new laws

‘A sorority of pain’ Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor families push for new laws

January 29, 2021

Jacob Blake Sr. sits with NNPA member publication, the Chicago Defender’s Interim Managing editor, Danielle Sanders, for an interview last October.Photo special to the Outlook By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire  National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Jacob Blake Sr. will never forget the long and anxious drive from Charlotte, North Carolina, to

$900 Billion federal stimulus: What’s in it, what’s not, what remains

$900 Billion federal stimulus: What’s in it, what’s not, what remains

January 29, 2021

Millions of Americans, who have been out of work since the pandemic hit, are waiting for another round of stimulus funding.Photo special to the Outlook By Charlene Crowell  TriceEdneyWire.com Although a New Year has begun, many American consumers and small businesses continue to feel a financial hangover from the challenges

The rise of Vice President Kamala Harris

The rise of Vice President Kamala Harris

January 29, 2021

The rise of Vice President Kamala Harris began in California.Photo special to the Outlook By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Vice President Kamala Harris will be the most influential vice president of the 49 that country has had, declared a proud Howard University President Wayne A.I.