education

Millions Are Left Behind In the Digital Age

By Elizabeth Lindsey, the Executive Director of Byte Back Elizabeth Lindsey, the Executive Director of Byte Back, discusses how the lack of access to technology can confine people in cycles of poverty. Ms. Lindsey explains that in an economy that […]

Books

NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Literary Work

By AALBC This year, the NAACP celebrated the 51st anniversary of Image Awards. On February 22, 2020, five winning books were announced in eight literature categories; Biography/Autobiography, Children, Debut Author, Fiction, Instructional, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Youth/Teens. Visit AALBC to learn which […]

Health

CDC Summary of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

By CDC as of February 25th COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Situation in U.S. Imported cases of COVID-19 in travelers have been detected in the U.S. Person-to-person spread of COVID-19 also has been seen among close contacts of returned travelers from Wuhan, […]

Health

Big Insurance Must Help End Surprise Medical Billing

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA President/CEO Stop Unjust Financial Burdens on African-Americans and Others It is a serious financial problem that far too many African-Americans – from impoverished individuals to working-class families – face these days in the […]

Health

An Interview With Christopher Cox

by Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education. I graduated from THEE Jackson State University. I obtained my bachelors in Political Science and my masters in Public Health with a concentration in Policy and Management. Informally, I was a student […]

Health

American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Racism Raises Bar for Clinicians and Health Care Workers

By Dr. Gail C. Christopher Years ago, the race equity community approved when the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) acknowledged that social determinants of health – economic stability, education, social and community context, health and healthcare, and neighborhood and environment […]

News

Bloomberg Spends $3.5 Million With the Black Press

By Hazel Trice Edney and Hamil Harris Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has made Black History. The presidential candidate who has been running his campaign through television ads and private meetings has spent a historic amount of money with […]

Culture

Kenny Wesley – These Three Words: Stevie. Luther. Prince. An homage to African-American music masters

He is a songwriter, pianist, vocalist with a range spanning more than four octaves, and a linguist who speaks five languages. His name is Kenny Wesley. With three acclaimed projects, numerous accolades, collaborations, compilation features, and high-profile performances under his […]

Automotive

The Kia Telluride vs The Mazda CX-30: The People’s Choice Award at the 2020 Washington Auto Show

By Crystal Lewis Photos by Susan Wright/Sunshyn Images The 2020 Washington Auto Show wrapped up it’s annual auto show a few days ago.  This show brings over 600 vehicles to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, features brand sponsored ride […]