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NNPA stands with Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, and all arrested, and demands all charges be dropped

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By Dr. Ben Chavis, NNPA, History has a way of repeating itself. Today, it rhymes with the clicking of handcuffs on two of our own: Don Lemon and Georgia Fort. We know this playbook. We […]

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Commentary: Threateners-In-Chief -Trump joins a short list of President’s who directly threatened American citizens

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, There have been forty-five men holding the office of the president, for a total of forty-seven presidencies. The only two to hold two non-consecutive terms are Grover Cleveland and Donald […]

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Crump and Obama are the Top Black News Makers of the 21st Century

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By Stacy M. Brown, Special to NNPA Newswire, The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) represents the organized voice, survivor, and power of the Black Press in America. On the eve of Black History Month, we […]

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The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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By Matthew C. Caston, Guest Writer, CEO & Founder, Freedman Society, “Who is it that is supposed to articulate the longings and aspirations of the people more than the preacher?” Dr. Martin Luther King asked […]

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Venezuela after U.S. military action: What comes next for the country and the world – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, After months of escalating U.S. military pressure against Venezuela, events shifted dramatically a few days ago with direct U.S. military action and the removal of the country’s ruler, Nicolas Maduro. […]

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Commentary: Five long years since the assault on American Democracy – The insurrection led by an incumbent President, and the wounding of our democracy

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Why does it still feel so recent? It has been five full years since President Trump goaded his supporters to the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, to overthrow the […]

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New postal service rule could quietly void ballots and delay healthcare

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By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent, A quiet clarification by the United States Postal Service is drawing renewed scrutiny after health care advocates and voting rights observers warned that the change […]

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Hoping and praying that 2026 will be a good year for us

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. , President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, Wishing, hoping and praying that the best is still yet to come. “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ […]

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Thomas H. Watkins an icon of The Black Press transitioned December 19, 2025

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The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is saddened by the passing of one of our icons in the NNPA publishing industry. Publisher Thomas H. Watkins. As a former NNPA Chairman and publisher of the New […]

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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump’s leadership extends beyond courtroom

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By Stacey Brown, Black Press USA, Senior National Correspondent, In an America shaped once again by racial hostility and the rollback of diversity protections under the Trump administration, renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump continues […]

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