Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful farewell speech at Howard University, urging her supporters to continue fighting for justice and equity, and reminding them that meaningful change requires sustained effort.
Stacy M. Brown
Stacy M. Brown is the NNPA Newswire senior national correspondent. I'm the co-author of Blind Faith: The Miraculous Journey of Lula Hardaway and her son, Stevie Wonder (Simon & Schuster) and Michael Jackson: The Man Behind The Mask, An Insider's Account of the King of Pop (Select Books Publishing, Inc.) My work can often be found in the Washington Informer, Baltimore Times, Philadelphia Tribune, Pocono Record, the New York Post, and Black Press USA.
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Election Proves Black Americans Have No Allies
The 2020 US Presidential election highlighted a dissonance between African American voters and Latino support for Donald Trump, leading to a sense of isolation and betrayal among Black voters.
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White Women, Latinos Return Trump to Power as Democrats’ Missteps Helps Usher in New Era
Donald Trump has been elected to the presidency for a second time, despite being convicted of fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party failed to effectively engage with the Black Press and address the concerns of women and people of color.
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Legendary Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91, Leaving a Monumental Legacy in Music and Culture
Quincy Jones, a record producer, arranger, and cultural trailblazer, has died at 91, leaving behind a legacy of producing Michael Jackson’s iconic albums, producing film and television soundtracks, and collaborating with a wide range of artists.
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Black patients prescribed more opioids
The Minnesota Department of Health has launched the Office of African American Health to combat racial disparities in healthcare, including the disparities in pain management for Black patients.
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2 Live Crew wins rights to music in landmark case on artistic ownership
After a four-year legal battle, 2 Live Crew has successfully regained control of their iconic music catalog, ending a years-long dispute over rights to their groundbreaking albums.
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Whitney Houston’s iconic South Africa concert set for release
Whitney Houston’s historic performance in post-apartheid South Africa is being released as a live album and concert film by Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings, The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music, showcasing her powerful renditions of her hits and symbolizing hope, freedom and resilience in a country emerging from decades of racial oppression.
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Kamala Harris draws 75,000 at D.C. rally, pledges ‘we won’t go back’ – Watch Now
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris delivered a historic closing argument before an enthusiastic crowd of over 75,000 at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., emphasizing her commitment to uniting the country and fighting for common ground and common-sense solutions.
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Inflation hits lowest level since pandemic
Inflation in the U.S. has slowed to its lowest level since the early months of the pandemic, with Black Americans being disproportionately affected by rising costs and housing costs remaining a major stumbling block for American families.
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Civil rights issues reach boiling point in election
Vice President Kamala Harris is advocating for a fair and equitable justice system, while former President Donald Trump has called for greater police authority and protections, stirring deep fears within Black and minority communities.
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From American Dream to addiction: Seeking hope as overdose deaths decline
The opioid crisis in the United States is still a major issue, with overdose deaths dropping by 10% in the 12 months ending in April 2024, but still remaining significantly worse than before the pandemic.
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Cracking down on medical debt collection
The CFPB and state governments are taking action to combat abusive medical debt collection practices, protecting over 100 million Americans from $220 billion in medical debt and shielding consumers from the detrimental effects of medical debt on economic opportunities.
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New funding for HBCU ‘educational powerhouses’
The Biden-Harris administration has committed a record $17 billion in federal investments to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) since FY 2021, providing unprecedented support to these institutions that produce a significant percentage of Black professionals in critical fields.
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Poll finds surge in support for reparations
A new study from Princeton University and Liberation Ventures reveals that 36% of Americans support comprehensive reparations, while 46% oppose it, and 19% are neutral, with support particularly strong among younger Americans and Democrats.
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Biden-Harris administration takes decisive action to combat gun violence in America
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced Thursday sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America, marking a significant escalation in the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce firearm-related deaths. Central to this initiative is a new executive order that directs federal agencies to address the rising threats posed by machine gun conversion […]
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Emmy-nominated actor John Amos, star of ‘Good Times,’ passes away at 84
John Amos, a pioneering television star and Emmy-nominated actor, passed away at the age of 84 due to natural causes.
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NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering 7-foot-2 center who starred at Georgetown University and became one of the NBA’s greatest shot blockers, died of brain cancer at the age of 58.
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Biden signs executive order targeting gun violence and gun safety
President Biden and Vice President Harris have announced sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America, including an executive order directing federal agencies to address emerging firearms threats and improve school safety.
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Study confirms higher breast cancer mortality rates for Black women across all subtypes
Black women in the US face higher mortality rates from breast cancer compared to white women, with disparities present across all subtypes, and researchers suggest targeted, multilevel interventions to close the gap.
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Marcellus Williams’ death: political execution of a Black man carried out by the Supreme Court
Marcellus Williams was executed despite evidence of his innocence, due to the actions of former President Donald Trump, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Missouri Governor Mike Parson, and the conservative U.S. Supreme Court.