Blacks in Alabama gain Congressional seat after lawsuit prompts redrawn map

Blacks in Alabama gain Congressional seat after lawsuit prompts redrawn map

January 16, 2024

After almost two years of court fights, Alabama has a redrawn map that gives Blacks a Congressional seat.Photo submitted By Barrington M. SalmonNNPA Newswire Contributor A trio of federal judges chose a new congressional map for Alabama after almost two years of protracted skirmishes in state, federal and US Supreme

Political rifts and global crisis added to impending shutdown

Political rifts and global crisis added to impending shutdown

January 16, 2024

While Congress is facing a spending bill deadline, the government is challenged to find ways to assist its allies in two major wars.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia As the Nov. 17 deadline for a government shutdown looms, Washington grapples with a confluence of domestic political divides

Rising interest rates and prices keep homeownership a distant goal, especially for African Americans

Rising interest rates and prices keep homeownership a distant goal, especially for African Americans

January 16, 2024

National Association of Realtors reported that, even as millions aim to purchase homes, the reality is starkly different from just a few years ago.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In the wake of escalating mortgage rates and soaring housing prices, the dream of homeownership in the United

Richard Roundtree, trailblazing “Shaft” actor, dies at 81

Richard Roundtree, trailblazing “Shaft” actor, dies at 81

December 9, 2023

Richard Roundtree By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Richard Roundtree, the iconic actor renowned for portraying the suave private detective in the groundbreaking “Shaft” film series, has died at 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that Roundtree succumbed to pancreatic cancer at his residence in Los Angeles last

Congressman pleads guilty to pulling Capitol fire alarm

Congressman pleads guilty to pulling Capitol fire alarm

December 9, 2023

Rep. Jamaal Bowman By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman, charged with falsely activating the fire alarm at a congressional office building before last month’s vote on a stopgap spending measure to fund the government, pleaded guilty. “I’m thankful for the quick resolution from

Affordable Care Act premiums rise, but subsidies protect most consumers

Affordable Care Act premiums rise, but subsidies protect most consumers

December 9, 2023

A four percent increase is the first in four years for the Affordable Care Act silver plan premium.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Premiums on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange will increase in 2024, but the Biden-Harris administration has pledged that generous subsidies will ensure

African nations ‘deeply divided’ over Israel-Hamas split

African nations ‘deeply divided’ over Israel-Hamas split

December 9, 2023

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in South Africa.Photo submitted Special to Trice Edney WireFrom Global Information Network Back in 1963, the founders of the Organization of African Unity pledged to work and speak as one, forge an international consensus in support of the liberation struggle and fight against apartheid. Their aims were

Justice Department issues report to improve police hiring nationwide

Justice Department issues report to improve police hiring nationwide

October 31, 2023

Sworn officers hired in 2022 surged by 35 percent compared to 2020 and by 5.6 percent over 2019.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia While law enforcement faces a challenge as more officers resign or retire, and fewer qualified applicants are interested in becoming police officers, a new

Two HBCUs named among world’s top music business schools

Two HBCUs named among world’s top music business schools

October 31, 2023

Howard University and Tennessee State University in Nashville made Billboard’s prestigious list of the best schools for music business degrees.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Howard University, the renowned historically Black college in Northwest, D.C., finds itself in esteemed company alongside institutions such

Closing the wealth gap in Black America through investments in innovation

Closing the wealth gap in Black America through investments in innovation

October 31, 2023

Each generation brings forth new ideas that shape the economy and solve the problems of the previous generation.Photo submitted By Phillip WashingtonDallas Weekly Magazine In today’s discussion, we delve into the pressing issue of closing the wealth gap in Black America. Wealth in business and investing exists at the intersection