NNPA Newswire
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‘Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth’ was inspiring and uplifting
Every June 19, the Broadway League has a tremendous program as part of its Black to Broadway initiative called “Broadway…
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Commentary: This Fourth of July Is Yours, Not Mine
Frederick Douglass's speech in 1852 exposed the hypocrisy of America's celebration of freedom, and 173 years later, Black Americans still…
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What Frederick Douglass’ ‘What To The Slave Is The 4th Of July’ Means Today
Photo: Getty Images North America Over 200 years after Frederick Douglass questioned “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of…
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Boost your glow with these 5 juice + beauty product pairings
When I talk about glow, I’m not just talking highlighter and hydration (though yes, please!). I’m talking real radiance—the kind…
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The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro
Well before President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, and well before June 19, 1865, when news of…
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Target under fire after private diversity meeting with Black Caucus goes public
Target is facing growing backlash and declining sales as a national boycott continues, intensified by a private meeting with the…
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2nd Annual RAMMYS Honors Celebrates Trailblazers in the Restaurant Industry, Highlights Power of Hospitality
The second annual RAMMYS Honors celebrated the bravery, resilience, and determination of local restaurant and beverage industry innovators, with honorees…
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Meet the Men Who Just Became Catholic Priests in Virginia
At a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe shortage of priests, the Diocese of Arlington,…
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Asbury United Methodist Calls New Senior Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Ron Bell
The Rev. Dr. Ron Bell, a seasoned pastor and author, has begun his tenure at the historic African American congregation,…
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A Taste of Community: TS Jordan Foundation and You Chill We Grill Team Up in Spring Valley
On a hot Saturday afternoon in Spring Valley, the parking lot of Kenwood Liquor was buzzing with more than just…
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A Day of Soul, Sound, and Shade in Southeast San Diego
By CW, The Freelancer If you weren’t at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Park on Saturday, June 28th, you missed…
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Dancing With Dad: A Night of Joy, Love, and Legacy in Southeast San Diego
The annual Daddy Daughter Dance, held on June 28, brought together more than 30 young girls and the men who…
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Helen Lee Gentry Scholarship Fund honors three outstanding scholars
Helen Lee Gentry Scholarship Fund is delighted to announce its Scholarship Recipients for the 2025-2026 Academic Year! These African-American Scholars…
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Demolition of Key Bridge’s remaining structure set to begin in July
Demolition of the remaining Key Bridge structures begin in July as part of a major rebuild effort. Nearby communities seek…
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36th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at Admiral Baker Gold Course
This year, 116 golfers (our largest tournament to date) enjoyed a perfect day of golf and fellowship!
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Diddy Could Remain Behind Bars for Months Despite Acquittal on Major Charges
Cheers rang out from fans gathered outside the Manhattan courthouse after Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of the most serious…
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Once Troubled, Now Triumphant: Compton Unified Sets New Standard in Student Success
(How one district rewrote its narrative delivering $4.1M in scholarships and soaring graduation rates) With more than $4.1 million in…
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Haitians Face Deportation as U.S. Terminates Temporary Protected Status
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti will be terminated effective September 2,…
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City of Los Angeles Honors Dr. Judith McAllister
In a stirring tribute as part of its 2025 Black Music Month observance, the Los Angeles City Council honored Dr.…
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Gabrielle Union Gets Candid About Money, Sacrifice, and Inequity in Hollywood
At the recent American Black Film Festival in Miami, Gabrielle Union shared some sobering insights on the financial realities of…
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7 little-known items in Trump’s big agenda bill
The Trump administration's massive tax and spending package includes a range of lesser-known provisions such as tax breaks for whaling…
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Criticism of Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” is widespread at the ESSENCE Festival
NEW ORLEANS — President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” passed Thursday afternoon after late-night sessions in the House and Senate. The…
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