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Cincinnati Fire Department makes history with first black female fire captain

By: Madeline Ottilie CINCINNATI — A fire captain with the Cincinnati Fire Department is making history as the department’s first-ever Black female fire captain. “Humbled, to say the least,” said Capt. Alexis Mundy. “Just immensely blessed.”...

Memphis Tigers dominate with defense, beat University of Charlotte, 72-56

The University of Memphis basketball team faced the Charlotte 49’ers in a crucial American Athletic Conference battle. Entering the game, Charlotte boasted an impressive 11-2 conference record. The Tigers, however, controlled the game throughout, sec...

Alicia Reece delivers historic State of the County address

Contributed by County Commissioner President Alicia Reece’s office On Tuesday February 7th, 2024, Hamilton County President Alicia Reece became the first Black American to deliver the State of the County address in the history of Hamilton Cou...

NDG Book Review: ‘Dear Black Girls’ stretches beyond its teen base

By Terri Schilchenmeyer The envelope on the table is addressed to you. It caught your attention because – who, besides politicians, utilities, and creditors sends anything in the mail these days? Still, it was a nice surprise, no matter what, like a...

Charlamagne Tha God helps capture DNC Chair Jaime Harrison’s inspiring journey in PBS documentary

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison’s political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity. Raised by his grandparents in Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the son of a singl...

North Texas Irish Festival dances a jig into Dallas’s Fair Park March 1-3

It’s a weekend of culture, with music, food, dance, storytelling and so much more at this family-friendly event produced by volunteers from the Southwest Celtic Music Association It’s almost time to kick up your heels and dance a jig: The North Texas...

BNSF Railway donates $2 million to the National Juneteenth Museum and the revitalization of Fort Worth’s Historic Southside

The National Juneteenth Museum announced a founding donation of $2 million from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF Railway). One of North America’s leading transportation and logistics companies, its contribution underscores BNSF’s commitment...

Irving City Council calls bond election for $200 million city hall complex

Irving City Council called the city’s general municipal election for City Council Districts 4, 6 and 8, as well as a special bond election for a City Hall Complex on May 4. In addition to the City’s general election, the ballot also includes a propos...

Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones

(Newswise) — ANN ARBOR – While it’s not surprising to spot teens wearing headphones and earbuds, it’s also becoming a widespread trend among younger children, a national poll suggests. Two in three parents say their child ages 5-12 uses personal audi...

U.S. forgives nearly $137 billion of student loans for 3.7 million borrowers

Teachers, social workers and other public servants among those to benefit By Charlene Crowell Teachers, social workers, and other public servants are among those expected to benefit from recent Biden Administration efforts to expand eligibility for f...

DOJ Inspector General exposes critical failures in federal prisons leading to inmate deaths

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent A scathing report released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz unveiled a disturbing pattern of operational and managerial deficiencies within the Federal Burea...

Matt’s Take – Cincinnati Reds Baseball is Back!

By Matthew McAdow Herald Contributor Beginning this weekend, we won’t go another Friday, Saturday, or Sunday without Reds baseball until October (and hopefully well into October).& There is a lot of competition to look forward to over the...

NY attorney general Letitia James wins $354M verdict against Trump

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia When she assumed the role of New York Attorney General, Letitia James made little bones about her desire to take down Donald Trump for what she said was the massive busi...

Missouri Senators Pass Extremist Law Forbidding Abortion Access to Rape and Incest Victims

Calvionne Rayford, 29, originally of Kansas City, throws a fist in the air while demonstrating against the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24th outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis.(Photo: Brian Munoz/St....

City Council wants ‘street takeovers’ to stop

Following a weekend street “takeover” incident near the Memphis International Airport, Memphis City Council Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee members pressed interim Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis on solutions to an enduring st...