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[ January 7, 2026 ] Commentary: Five long years since the assault on American Democracy – The insurrection led by an incumbent President, and the wounding of our democracy National
[ January 7, 2026 ] U.S. Small Business Administration Mississippi District Director Janita R. Stewart to retire – Long tenure marked by celebrating 51 Years of Federal Service News
[ January 7, 2026 ] New postal service rule could quietly void ballots and delay healthcare Health
[ December 31, 2025 ] A pastor’s dreams prompt a play of salvation and renewed hope – ‘The Judgement’ encore leads one to Christ and restores one’s self-worth News
[ December 31, 2025 ] Hoping and praying that 2026 will be a good year for us National

Broken promises: a history of policies meant to help Black Americans – and their reversal

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, The United States has a long history of passing policies meant to support Black people, only to later overturn or undermine them. From land ownership in the 1600s […]

Rep. Bennie Thompson hosts virtual town hall on Trump’s executive orders, urges action

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Congressman Bennie Thompson hosted a virtual town hall Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. on his website, benniethompson.house.gov/live. The event provided an opportunity for residents to ask questions […]

National Newspaper Publishers Association – Black Press Of America – NNPA launches national public education and selective buying campaign

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Washington, DC: The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, has announced the planning and implementation of a national public education and selective buying campaign across the nation in direct response […]

Ben Crump calls NNPA, Black Press to save Black people

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By Aswad Walker, Defender Network, Many African Americans have expressed worry about a potentially perilous four years under President Donald Trump. To that point, nationally renowned attorney Ben Crump called for an often-under-appreciated force to […]

You in a heap of trouble

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By Emmitt Hayes, Jr., Guest Writer, Muhammad Ali would taunt his opponents by tell them “You in a heap of trouble!” The results of the fight confirmed what he had said. Well, borrowing from the […]

As attacks against DE&I heighten, Costco and Apple prove inclusion remains good business

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Under President Donald Trump’s Project 2025, the administration has launched an unprecedented effort to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs. Federal agencies are now prohibited from […]

A forward march for MLK in the new Trump era

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By April Ryan, BlackPressUSA.com, Today hits differently,” says Democratic Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett who decided to observe the National Martin Luther King Jr. holiday away from the 60th Presidential inauguration of Donald John Trump. A […]

States leading the way in racial progress ahead of Dr. Martin Luther King Day

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Senior Correspondent, As the nation prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, significant disparities remain between the income and employment rates of white and Black Americans. In response, WalletHub […]

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. amidst uncertain times and troubles

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., Contributing Writer, The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a tapestry of courage, hope and enlightenment. His ongoing goal was to help other people. Dr. King was […]

Mississippi luminaries receive highest presidential honors – Presidential Medal of Freedom and Presidential Citizens Medal awarded to Mississippi’s own

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, When the time came this last week to present what are traditionally thought of as end-of-term awards, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. rose to the occasion, honoring many substantial people […]