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Former GOP Chair Steele Says He Knows Identity of Op-Ed Writer
By Stacy M. Brown PULL QUOTE: “No individual will want to go to the boss or go public, so they sit there talking and they write a letter together and give it to one person […]
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National
Nia Franklin Wins Miss America
By Stacy M. Brown The genius, intelligence, beauty and spirit of Black women, which continues to transform the world, shined brightly again Sunday as Nia Franklin became the first Miss America in the post-swimsuit era. […]
National
Andrew Gillum Shocks the Political World and Sets Stage for Three Black U.S Governors
By Lauren Victoria Burke Wildly outspent by a billionaire challenger and the daughter of a former Florida Governor, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, 39, shocked the political establishment to win the gubernatorial primary in Florida on […]
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NNPA Official Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain
“John McCain’s integrity and courage were his greatest virtues. His national leadership example is still needed today not only in the U.S. Senate, but also in every state, city and town across America.” Washington, DC, […]
Black Experience
Jay Z, Beyoncé Awarding $1M in Scholarships to ‘Exceptional’ High School Students
By Stacy M. Brown Popular music’s most powerful couple continue to make power moves. Hip-hop superstar Jay Z and his wife, Beyoncé, have announced a new scholarship program that will award 10 scholarships worth $100,000 […]
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South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn Says that Democrats that Want to Win in November Must Advertise in the Black Press
By Stacy M. Brown Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) says that President Trump has a deep-seated hatred for people of color that manifests itself every day. While there’s at least a perceived growing number of Democrats […]
Entertainment
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dies at 76
By Stacy M. Brown Aretha Franklin, arguably the greatest voice in music history, has died. The Queen of Soul was 76. “She will be so missed as a mother, sister, friend, cousin,” said longtime friend […]
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Trump Comes Unhinged, Calls Omarosa a “Dog” on Twitter
Data Staff Edited Report President Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman, the only African-American to have served in a senior role in the White House, as a “dog.” […]
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Obama Announces Major Midterm Endorsements
By Stacy M. Brown Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were recently caught on video dancing at a Beyoncé and Jay-Z concert in Landover, Md. Now, the Obama’s are back to business, […]
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Students Celebrate Completion of YouthForce NOLA Summer Internships
Data News Weekly Staff Edited Report Nearly 200 New Orleans public high school students celebrated the completion of their participation in the 2018 Summer YouthForce NOLA Internship program (YFI) at a ceremony Tuesday evening. “We […]