Valerie Boyd: A Remembrance
Many in the arts, academic and writing world are mourning the loss of celebrated author Valerie Boyd, who passed away February...
Emmys: The Diversity and Inclusion Shuffle
Writing for NNPA/Black Press USA Newswire, Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. discusses the continued marginalization of Black actors, producers and writers at...
Jeff Bezos: Billionaire Gifts Van Jones & Chef José Andrés $100M
Following the launch and landing of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin trip into space, the billionaire announced he would be awarding commentator...
Biz Markie: Rap Legend Dies
The world is mourning the loss of rap legend Biz Markie who passed away Friday at age 57 at a Baltimore...
Breaking: Open Letter to Hannah Jones Written Under Pseudonym
The open letter to recently appointed Howard University (HU) Knight Chair Professor Nikole Hannah Jones is making noise again as it...
Haiti: President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated at Home
Reports are swirling Haiti's President was assassinated at his home early this morning. According to acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph, at...
Frederick Douglass: Descendants Read Famous July 4th Speech (VIDEO)
The descendants of abolitionist and anti-slavery and women's rights activist Frederick Douglass read excerpts from one of his most famous speeches:...
Ida B. Wells: Sculpture Honoring Trailblazer Unveiled in Chicago
(Chicago - June 30) - The Windy City is buzzing with news a public sculpture of iconic women's rights activist and...
Jacob Zuma: Former South African President Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison
A South African court has ordered the arrest of former South African President Jacob Zuma on obstruction charges. Zuma refused an...
Juneteenth: NMAAM and Nearest Green Distillery Host Grand Openings
Nashville (TBW) - Like many cities in the United States, Black excellence was on full display Juneteenth weekend in Nashville, TN....