Black Press photojournalist and social media maven Anthony Tilman assessed the death of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better legislation this way: “[Fifty] Republicans in the Senate don’t care about children in their own communities and want them to remain in poverty, and yet they still get re-elected. That’s the sad truth.” In an appearance, […]
Read More
By Frances Y. Spencer | The Drum Newspaper Zindy Laursen’s parents, a Danish go-go dancer and a Louisiana GI headed to Vietnam, met more than 50 years ago in Australia. Armed with only that tiny bit of information, the Danish pop singer and actress embarked on a 30-year journey to find her father. Her quest […]
Read More
By Bernie Wilson AP Sports Writer | The Los Angeles Sentinel Henry Aaron made history with one swing of his bat. A year later and on the other side of Georgia, Lee Elder made history with one swing of his driver. They both overcame racist threats to reach milestones that will always be part of […]
Read More
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), which represents the Black Press of America, has embarked on a national series featuring NBA owners on the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of the Phoenix Suns and owner Robert Sarver’s significant outreach to the African American […]
Read More