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OP-ED: NNPA Launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” Video Series NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America is pleased to formally announce the launch of our 2026 “Leadership Matters” video series. Working in collaboration with Events DC and PKB Enterprises, with corporate support, we were able to professionally produce six exclusive 30-minute video interviews with some of the nation’s most effective and transformative leaders who are making a positive difference in science and technology innovations, healthcare engagement, and political empowerment and public advocacy.

OP-ED: NNPA Launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” Video Series
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America is pleased to formally announce the lau ...
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PRESS ROOM: PMG and Cranbrook Horizons-Upward Bound Launch Journey Fellowship Cohort 2 NNPA NEWSWIRE — With this program, I was able to see that my peers were more than the narrative I had given them,” says Alan Carlisle, 10th-grade student at Cass Technical High School and 2026 Journey Fellow. “I learned the difference between critique and criticism, and I’ve grown as a young man alongside my peers.”

PRESS ROOM: PMG and Cranbrook Horizons-Upward Bound Launch Journey Fellowship Cohort 2
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With this program, I was able to see that my peers were more than the narrative I had given them,” says Alan Carlisle, 10th-grade ...
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Los Angeles Summit Brings Together Leaders to Tackle Poverty and Affordability NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hosted by the City’s Community Investment for Families Department, the 2026 “Making LA Affordable for All: A Summit on Equity, Access, and Economic Stability” focused on advancing...

Los Angeles Summit Brings Together Leaders to Tackle Poverty and Affordability
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hosted by the City’s Community Investment for Families Department, the 2026 “Making LA Affordable for All: A Summit on Equity, A ...
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Civil Rights TV Launches 24/7 Network Focused on Black History, Education and Equity NNPA NEWSWIRE — Civil Rights TV offers round-the-clock programming that includes documentaries, live discussions, news analysis, educational content and cultural storytelling. Organizers say the network is designed to function not only as a digital archive of civil rights history but also as a living platform addressing contemporary challenges.

Civil Rights TV Launches 24/7 Network Focused on Black History, Education and Equity
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Civil Rights TV offers round-the-clock programming that includes documentaries, live discussions, news analysis, educational content ...
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REVIEW: The Ultimate Hot Girl Summer Getaway: Sunseeker Resort Florida NNPA NEWSWIRE — I had a recent visit and was left in awe, from the high-quality service, the astonishing property, and the warm professional staff.

REVIEW: The Ultimate Hot Girl Summer Getaway: Sunseeker Resort Florida
NNPA NEWSWIRE — I had a recent visit and was left in awe, from the high-quality service, the astonishing property, and the warm professional staff. ...
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COMMENTARY: How You Stop a Prescription Medicine is as Important as How You Start  NNPA NEWSWIRE — This is a complex issue with high stakes for patients. Older adults, in particular, are often prescribed multiple drugs by different doctors for different reasons. The Centers for Disease Control reports that nearly 70% of adults 40-79 years used one or more prescriptions in the past 30 days and over 20% used five or more prescriptions.

COMMENTARY: How You Stop a Prescription Medicine is as Important as How You Start 
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This is a complex issue with high stakes for patients. Older adults, in particular, are often prescribed multiple drugs by different ...
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PRESS ROOM: From Congress to Corporate America: NNPA Spotlights Visionaries in New Video Series NNPA NEWSWIRE — For the next six weeks and beyond the “Leadership Matters” video series will be repeatedly broadcast on the NNPA’s www.BlackPressUSA and on numerous NNPA member publishers’ social media channels across the nation in addition to being highlighted in NNPA print and digital publications.

PRESS ROOM: From Congress to Corporate America: NNPA Spotlights Visionaries in New Video Series
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For the next six weeks and beyond the “Leadership Matters” video series will be repeatedly broadcast on the NNPA’s www.BlackPr ...
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Poll Shows Support for Policies That Help Families Afford Child Care BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working parents, alongside broad support across key demographic groups for federal child care policies that help families afford care.

Poll Shows Support for Policies That Help Families Afford Child Care
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working pare ...
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Trump’s MAGA Allies are Creating Executive Order Plan to Steal the 2026 Midterms NNPA NEWSWIRE — The document that could lead to an executive order proposes using the claim that China interfered with the 2020 elections as grounds to “declare a national emergency.” The move would be an unprecedented step that would grant Trump new authority over the voting systems in the U.S.

Trump’s MAGA Allies are Creating Executive Order Plan to Steal the 2026 Midterms
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The document that could lead to an executive order proposes using the claim that China interfered with the 2020 elections as grounds ...
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Reflecting on Black History Milestones in Birmingham AL THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — As we bring Black History Month to a close here’s a look at some historic Birmingham milestones since the city’s founding.

Reflecting on Black History Milestones in Birmingham AL
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — As we bring Black History Month to a close here’s a look at some historic Birmingham milestones since the city’s founding ...
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OP-ED: One Hundred Years of Black Workers Telling the Truth NNPA NEWSWIRE — … history provides a framework for understanding what happened in Minnesota this January, when Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested after covering a protest inside a church opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area. The message was unmistakable: documenting dissent can itself be treated as a crime.

OP-ED: One Hundred Years of Black Workers Telling the Truth
NNPA NEWSWIRE — … history provides a framework for understanding what happened in Minnesota this January, when Black journalists Don Lemon and Geo
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PRESS ROOM: Civil Rights TV Launches in Selma as the World’s First 24/7 Civil Rights Television Network ARIZONA INFORMANT — Civil Rights TV operates continuously on the Connect To Your City OTT platform powered by Connect2OTT, offering documentaries, news analysis, live discussions, educational programming, global civil rights coverage, and cultural storytelling. The channel functions as both a historical archive and a living platform addressing contemporary civil rights challenges.

PRESS ROOM: Civil Rights TV Launches in Selma as the World’s First 24/7 Civil Rights Television Network
ARIZONA INFORMANT — Civil Rights TV operates continuously on the Connect To Your City OTT platform powered by Connect2OTT, offering documentaries, n ...
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Ghana Mourns a Son of the African World BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - A ceremony in Accra honored Reverend Jesse L. Jackson and reflected on the deep ties he built between Ghana, Africa, and the diaspora.

Ghana Mourns a Son of the African World
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - A ceremony in Accra honored Reverend Jesse L. Jackson and reflected on the deep ties he built between Ghana, Africa, and the ...
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OP-ED: Meta Deleted Me. I Still Don’t Know Why. And neither will you. BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE: Years of credibility, commentary, and public record—gone with no explanation, no appeal, and a mandatory referral to federal law enforcement.

OP-ED: Meta Deleted Me. I Still Don’t Know Why. And neither will you.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE: Years of credibility, commentary, and public record—gone with no explanation, no appeal, and a mandatory referral to federal ...
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More than a Mission: Paying It Forward for the Future of Education BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — I believe in paying it forward, not just within the walls of my school or community, but across the profession. Over the years, I’ve mentored first-year teachers, student teachers, and National Board Certification candidates nationally.

More than a Mission: Paying It Forward for the Future of Education
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — I believe in paying it forward, not just within the walls of my school or community, but across the profession. Over the ye ...
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AFL-CIO Remembers Legendary Civil Rights Leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson

AFL-CIO Remembers Legendary Civil Rights Leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson
by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond 
America’s unions mourn the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a tower ...
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IN MEMORIAM: Eternal Salute to The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. NNPA NEWSWIRE — On behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America, we extend our sincerest condolences to the Jackson family. Leadership matters. Jesse Jackson’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement in America and the human rights movement throughout the world was outstanding. Jackson uttered a strong penetrating voice for the voiceless. His courage on the battlefield for freedom, justice and equality was unparallel.

IN MEMORIAM: Eternal Salute to The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America, we extend our sincerest c ...
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IN MEMORIAM: Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. Passes Away at 84 NY AMSTERDAM NEWS — In the early 1960s when young activists were fighting against race-based discrimination Jackson was among them, unaware of the role he would play in the Civil Rights Movement over the next several decades. By the time of his passing, he had lived to see the inauguration of a Black president and his work being done by thousands of people from every background.

IN MEMORIAM: Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. Passes Away at 84
NY AMSTERDAM NEWS — In the early 1960s when young activists were fighting against race-based discrimination Jackson was among them, unaware of the r ...
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Alabama Burger Joint Cooking Up 200 Free Meals to Share ‘A Little Love’ BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “Last year was hard financially for a lot of people,” Crystal Peterson says. “We want to introduce (our new brand) to people, but we also want to show them a little love. And we want to do it presidentially. Schools are going to be out on Monday, banks are going to be closed. So this might be the only meal that some people have.”

Alabama Burger Joint Cooking Up 200 Free Meals to Share ‘A Little Love’
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “Last year was hard financially for a lot of people,” Crystal Peterson says. “We want to introduce (our new brand) to peopl ...
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Rising Optimism Among Small and Middle Market Business Leaders Suggests Growth for Alabama THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Inflation remains the top concern for small business owners. Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, many anticipated a favorable business environment. By June 2025, however, that feeling shifted amid concerns about political dynamics, tariffs, evolving regulations and global economic headwinds.

Rising Optimism Among Small and Middle Market Business Leaders Suggests Growth for Alabama
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Inflation remains the top concern for small business owners. Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, many anticipated ...
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Cuts to Childcare Grants Leave Rural Students in Limbo BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Major changes to a federal childcare grant program have forced student parents across the country to scramble for care in the middle of the academic year.

Cuts to Childcare Grants Leave Rural Students in Limbo
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Major changes to a federal childcare grant program have forced student parents across the country to scramble for care in t ...
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Old Tradition, New Line: Black Line Dancers Create Community in Sacramento SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — At the center of it all is Nights in the Valley, a Black-led line dancing group founded by Sumarah Lewis, 26, and Quincy Middleton, 33. Launched a little more than a year ago, the Sacramento-based group teaches line dancing every Wednesday night, creating a space where beginners and experienced dancers learn side by side.

Old Tradition, New Line: Black Line Dancers Create Community in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — At the center of it all is Nights in the Valley, a Black-led line dancing group founded by Sumarah Lewis, 26, and Quincy Middl ...
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Higher Love: Valentine’s Day Books for Embracing Spirituality SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Given that the stores are awash in red roses, balloons, chocolates, and sentimental cards, there’s no question that love — between romantic couples, parents and children, and among extended family and friends — is of singular focus on Valentine’s Day.

Higher Love: Valentine’s Day Books for Embracing Spirituality
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Given that the stores are awash in red roses, balloons, chocolates, and sentimental cards, there’s no question that love — ...
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‘Atlanta Shows Up for Atlanta’: City Declares Feb. 12 Kenan Thompson Day THE ATLANTA VOICE — “It feels monumental, man,” Thompson said when asked what it meant to be honored by the city. “It’s so funny to me that a lot of people don’t know that I’m from here. I haven’t done anything but represent Atlanta. I just haven’t lived here since high school.”

‘Atlanta Shows Up for Atlanta’: City Declares Feb. 12 Kenan Thompson Day
THE ATLANTA VOICE — “It feels monumental, man,” Thompson said when asked what it meant to be honored by the city. “It’s so funny to me that ...
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Ed. Dept. Dismissed 90% of Discrimination Cases, Report Says WORD IN BLACK — At the same time, the Government Accountability Office found that the administration’s attempt to lay off about half of the department’s Office for Civil Rights — a move that was challenged in court — may have cost taxpayers as much as $38 million over the nine months it took to resolve the case. 

Ed. Dept. Dismissed 90% of Discrimination Cases, Report Says
WORD IN BLACK — At the same time, the Government Accountability Office found that the administration’s attempt to lay off about half of the depart ...
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Civil Rights Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Unite to Challenge Trump Administration Policies NY CARIB NEWS — Representative Yvette Clarke of New York, chair of the CBC, accused the administration of pursuing policies that undermine civil rights protections, restrict voting access, weaken social safety programs, and concentrate economic and political power among elite interests at the expense of marginalized communities.

Civil Rights Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Unite to Challenge Trump Administration Policies
NY CARIB NEWS — Representative Yvette Clarke of New York, chair of the CBC, accused the administration of pursuing policies that undermine civil rig ...
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Food Pyramid Blind Spots: What Supermarket Civil Rights Teaches Us  WORD IN BLACK — During the civil rights and Black power movements, Black communities across the country pushed to expand the meaning of Black protest to include access to a reliable, nutritious food supply. From the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to the Black Panther Party, food emerged as a critical site of social, political, and economic struggle. 

Food Pyramid Blind Spots: What Supermarket Civil Rights Teaches Us 
WORD IN BLACK — During the civil rights and Black power movements, Black communities across the country pushed to expand the meaning of Black pr ...
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Discrimination in City Contracts OAKLAND POST — A long-awaited disparity study funded by the City of Oakland shows dramatic evidence that city government is practicing a deeply embedded pattern of systemic discrimination in the spending of public money on outside contracts that excludes minority- and woman-owned businesses, especially African Americans.

Discrimination in City Contracts
OAKLAND POST — A long-awaited disparity study funded by the City of Oakland shows dramatic evidence that city government is practicing a deeply embe ...
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Barbados – PM Mia Mottley Sweeps to Victory in Elections, Third Time NY CARIB NEWS — Mottley, 60, follows former Grenadian Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, who earlier this year announced he was bowing out of active politics after he had become the first regional leader to win all the seats in his country’s Parliament.

Barbados – PM Mia Mottley Sweeps to Victory in Elections, Third Time
NY CARIB NEWS — Mottley, 60, follows former Grenadian Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, who earlier this year announced he was bowing out of active ...
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Single in the City: Swipe Fatigue and Choosing Yourself This Valentine’s Day THE AFRO — When swipe fatigue collides with Valentine’s pressure, the message becomes distorting, like maybe you’re doing something wrong, so you swipe more. Try harder. Lower standards. Reevaluate your list. Entertain situations we’d normally pass on – all to avoid being alone on the most coupled-centered day of the year.

Single in the City: Swipe Fatigue and Choosing Yourself This Valentine’s Day
THE AFRO — When swipe fatigue collides with Valentine’s pressure, the message becomes distorting, like maybe you’re doing something wrong, so yo ...
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