NNPA NEWSWIRE — Frederick Douglass understood something fundamental: identity is not granted by paperwork. It is asserted through presence, voice and participation. He claimed authorship over his own life in a nation structured to deny it. Today, we are debating whether documentation should determine access to democracy.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working parents, alongside broad support across key demographic groups for federal child care policies that help families afford care.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Don Lemon, a veteran broadcaster and longtime critic of President Donald Trump, was arrested late Thursday night in Los Angeles after livestreaming an anti-ICE demonstration connected to a January protest at a St. Paul, Minnesota, church. A short time later, Fort, a respected Minnesota-based journalist, was arrested by federal agents in her home state for reporting on the same protest, according to public statements and court records.
Empowering Black parenting nurtures identity, emotional wellness, and life skills to help children thrive.
Supreme Court decisions weakening the Voting Rights Act threaten democracy, racial equity, and the power of working people nationwide.
Roxanne Brown, poised to lead the United Steelworkers, discusses her historic rise, the union’s diversity, and her vision for workers.
Black Friday meets economic crisis for Black families, sparking nationwide boycotts demanding justice and accountability.
Rap Brown, later Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, was a Black Power activist and spiritual leader whose life spanned rebellion, imprisonment, and community leadership.
March of Dimes 2025 Report Card reveals high preterm birth rates and maternal health disparities, especially for Black mothers.
