President Biden Calls for Unity in Post-Election Speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden addressed reporters, staffers, and supporters gathered to witness his final words on the transition of power.
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America Votes as Nation Braces for Impact on Election Night
Major cities brace under the weight of both the election’s outcome and the threat of violence.
2024 Presidential Election on a Knife’s Edge as Early Votes Pour In
Early voting data has begun to shed light on which states might see the most significant shifts—and, in some cases, repeat the razor-thin margins of 2020.
Criminal Justice Reform Poised to Be Decisive Issue in 2024 Election, Poll Shows
Voters in key battleground states overwhelmingly favor reform.
Biden Administration Targets Lead Pipe Replacement Nationwide, Prioritizing Black Communities Facing Water Inequities
President Joe Biden announced a new EPA rule that mandates the replacement of lead service lines across the nation within 10 years.
President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
President Joe Biden announced the immediate deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops to assist in the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact.
Crackdown Ramped Up on Predatory Medical Debt Collection as 100 Million Americans Struggle
The White House said the CFPB’s actions and state initiatives should reshape how medical debt is collected and reported.
Transcript: Barack and Michelle Obama’s Speeches at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Read the transcripts for Barack and Michelle Obama’s 2024 Democratic National Convention speeches.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was known for her unwavering and steadfast commitment to civil rights, social justice, and her constituents.
PHOTOS: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s Funeral Service Draws Notable Politicians, Entertainers, Dignitaries
The Houston community, United States politicians, entertainers and a number of dignitaries paid their respects to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who recently passed away at the age of 74.
Celebrating 30 Years of the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans
The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® was a spectacular event, drawing about 500,000 attendees to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
HUD Announces $40 Million Boost for Housing Counseling Nationwide
The funds, administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Housing Counseling, will facilitate counseling services catering to the needs of homebuyers, homeowners, and renters across America.
EPA Launches New National Office Dedicated To Advancing Environmental Justice and Civil Rights
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent For the better part of a month, National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. traveled back and forth to North Carolina. Chavis helped spearhead plans and events in observance of the 40th anniversary of the Warren County protests. The 1982 protests…
Senate Dems Pass Huge Climate, Health, and Tax Bill
Senate Democrats took a critical step toward reducing inflation and the cost of living by passing the Inflation Reduction Act. Proponents said the measure would make a big difference for many Americans by locking in savings on health insurance premiums and reducing the cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prices. The…
President Biden Seeks to Expand Access to Legal Counsel and Courts for Vulnerable Citizens
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden directed the U.S. Attorney General to submit a plan within four months to expand the Department of Justice’s access to justice work. The President also announced that he and Vice President Kamala Harris would re-establish the White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable to…
TSU NEWS: TSU Taps New Ocean of Soul Band Director
Provided by Texas Southern University Texas Southern University has named Mr. Brian Simmons as the new director of The Ocean of Soul Marching Band and an instructor in the music department. He stepped into this new role earlier this month. “It is an honor to join the TSU Family. Texas Southern has always been a…
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Milestone Voting and Ethics Legislation
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent State lawmakers in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona and other jurisdictions who continue to enact local voter suppression laws were put on notice by Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives who passed a sweeping elections and ethics bill recently. House Resolution 1 – the “For the…
Dr. Robert Bullard selected to serve on White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council
By d-mars.com News Provider Dr. Robert Bullard, distinguished professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University (TSU), has been appointed to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC). The 26-member body will advise the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council on current and historic environmental issues….
TWENTY PEARLS Documentary Film about First Black-Greek Letter Organization Now Available Nationwide
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® announces the North American release of TWENTY PEARLS, the official documentary film which chronicles the organization’s history. Narrated by Phylicia Rashād, TWENTY PEARLS journeys through 113 provocative years. Only 40 years past the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, nine Black college women enrolled at Howard University where they organized and…
Black Female Nonprofit Leaders Call on Biden to Achieve Health Equity
CEOs from four national healthcare organizations today called on the Biden administration to remedy the health inequities Black Americans experience throughout their lives. The letter comes on the heels of a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report showing Black males lost three years of life expectancy due to COVID-19 in six months,…