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When Halloween became America’s most dangerous holiday

Halloween can also be a time of expression of cultural and social anxieties. AP Photo/Richard Vogel The unquiet spirits, vampires and the omnipresent zombies that take over American streets every October 31 may think Halloween is all about spooky fun...

Queen City Book Bank distributes more than 4,000 books on Book Giveaway Day

By Michelle Otten Guenther,CEOQueen City Book BankThe Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) was excited to host a community-wide Book Giveaway Day on Tuesday, October 22. Doors were open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., welcoming visitors and distributing a total of 4,2...

Memphis’ “Divine Nine” fraternities and sororities team with MATA for “Roll to the Polls”

The recent “Roll to the Polls” event on October 24, 2024, was a significant initiative led by the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Memphis Metropolitan Council, focused on boosting voter participation in Memphis. Members of the “Divine Nine” — t...

Uncoverable Chase capitalizing on prime

There’s two positions the Cincinnati Bengals have had tons of historical success in drafting and developing. One is running back. From the days of Essex Johnson and Jess Phillips in the 70s to present day Chase Brown, the Bengals have had explosion i...

F.I.R.E. Conference draws diverse attendees

By Samantha LeesThe F.I.R.E. Conference (Freedom, Intention, Revelation, Evolution), founded by Barbara Turner, the former CEO of Ohio National Financial Services, hosted women from diverse backgrounds, ages, and stages of life to spark their passion...

EVERY VOTE MATTERS: Early Voting Ends TODAY!

Today is the FINAL DAY for early voting in Tennessee! Early voting for the upcoming federal, state, and local elections in Tennessee began on Wednesday, October 16. Voters can visit any early voting location during the designated hours to cast their...

Bipartisan infrastructure law drives $2.4 billion in rail enhancements

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), has announced an investment exceeding $93.7 million in rail grants for the District of Columbia. The...

National philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson honors Black women business owners in Dallas with Women of Influence Award luncheon

In honor of Women’s History Month, Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson,in partnership with Soul Reborn, a 501 c (3) non-profit organization that focuses on transforming the lives of women, and Cheryl Magazine, an international information source highlightin...

NDG Book Review: ‘The Spirit of Justice is a smooth, info-packed read

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You have all the tools you need. You have a level, so you’re always even-keeled. A hammer, to nail down your ideals. A saw to cut through nonsense and pliers to pull out the truth. You have almost everything you need for equal...

Film Review: ‘Union’ is a gutsy documentary that’s worth a watch

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (***) It’s David versus Goliath and Goliath better watch out. Battles like D vs G tend to capture audiences’ hearts and minds. In this case the small warrior is a band of blue-collar workers, and the hostile giant is...

How research can help us better understand and support early childhood educators

By Usma Mohamed, Ed.D. Council for Professional Recognition Experts have highlighted research for many years that stresses how the most important part of education success relates to the quality of the teaching in the classroom. RAND reports that “Wh...

Gun Industry Exposed: Secret customer data used to influence U.S. elections

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent An investigation by ProPublica has uncovered that some of America’s most iconic gun manufacturers secretly shared sensitive personal information on hundreds of thousands of customers with political...

Let Sleeping Babies Lie: Scientists highlight negative impacts of sleep disruption on early brain development

(Newswise) — Sleep deprivation in adults has long been proven to cause long-term mental and physical health issues, including, but not limited to, weakened immune systems, weight gain, depression, and increased risk of dementia. But why does lack of...

The clock is ticking for the government to do what is right for this flooded historic Black community

By Ben Jealous The state of Alabama destroyed their homes. Your federal tax dollars helped pay for it. We are checking back in on the historic Black Shiloh community in Elba, Alabama. Ever since 2018, when the Alabama Department of Transportation (AL...

People in the News: Alonzo Mourning

(Black PR Wire) Alonzo Mourning is a former professional basketball player who has served as vice president of player programs and development for the Miami Heat since June 2009. In his role, Mourning is responsible for ensuring the personal and prof...