Reading ‘Us’ Through Its T-shirts
With its star, Lupita Nyong’o, in awards contention this season, a look at the clothes that helped tell the story. You could watch Jordan Peele’s “Us” a dozen times and…
MUHAMMAD: Mayor Hatcher Stood First and Stood Tall
Gary, Indiana, Mayor Richard Hatcher joined his ancestors on Dec. 13, after a long and distinguished career in public service. He also made a sacrifice and did this reporter a…
This Black-Owned Cafe is Redefining the Culture for People in Richmond, Virginia
A little black girl walks into a coffee shop and stops when she sees a black woman by the counter. With excitement and curiosity in her eyes, the little girl…
Mississippi Senate Race: Espy Challenged by Trump Loyalist
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi is filing papers Friday to run for reelection, and she’s expected to campaign…
Sudan’s Women Pursue Soccer Dream, Challenging Conservatives
By MARIAM FAM Associated Press OMDURMAN, Sudan (AP) — All her life, Elham Balatone wanted to play soccer — like her brothers, like the boys on her street. But in…
Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
By NNPA WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation…
Black News Channel Network Launch Fulfills Lifelong Dream of JC Watts
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Washington, DC — On January 6, 2020, the Black News Channel (BNC) will become the nation’s only 24-hour news and information television…
Ex-Maryland Lawmaker Sentenced to Prison for Misusing Funds
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland state lawmaker was sentenced Friday to six months in prison followed by two months of home detention for misusing campaign funds for her…
THE RUN DOWN – Destiny Harrison Killed at 21
By Afro.com / Be Inspired Global Host Micha Green talks Destiny Harrison’s death at age 21 and other trending topics in this weeks AFRO American Newspaper. Source link
Fleeing War, Poverty, African Migrants Face Racism in Egypt
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Two Sudanese sisters, Seham and Ekhlas Bashir, were walking their children home from elementary school in a Cairo neighborhood when a group…