By Julianne Malveaux Not a day goes by that I don’t get a text or three from the Democratic National Committee asking for contributions. Sometimes they come from Vice President Haarris. Sometimes, from President Biden himself. Occasionally, from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or DNC Chair Jaime HarrisonNot to mention the...
Emmys 2021: The Diversity and Inclusion Shuffle
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor If they love our rhythm and not our blues was an awards show, then the 2021 Emmys would fit the bill. To no surprise of media critics and audiences of color, the 2021 Emmys did what mainstream awards shows tend to do –...
Our Schools Aren’t Better Yet! No, It Aint My Fault . . .
By Dr. Raynard Sanders Some years ago, Rebirth Brass Band recorded “No it Ain’t My Fault”. It went on to become standard for New Orleans Brass Bands. That song comes to mind when reading Patrick Dobard’s, former New Orleans Recovery School District Superintendent, op-ed in The Advocate on August 22,...
Despite CDC Temporary Eviction Reprieve, No Permanent Solution Found
By Charlene Crowell On August 4, an estimated 11 million American consumers facing imminent evictions gained a short-term reprieve, thanks to an eviction moratorium extension ordered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective August 3 through October 3, counties experiencing substantial and high levels of COVID-19 levels, many of which...
The Movement for Justice Will Not Be Deterred
The so-called “conservative” justices on the Supreme Court are rewriting the laws passed by Congress to serve their own partisan purposes. Now the excuse is to limit voter fraud, even though there is no evidence of such fraud other than in the ravings of partisan politicians. This struggle will continue....
What Others Are Saying: Combatting the Right’s Attack Against Critical Race Theory: Run for School Board, Other Elected Offices
By Julianne MalveauxCritical race theory (CRT) asserts that racism is woven into the very fabric of our nation’s institutions. This is not new information for those who have studied how race affects our economy, politics, education, health care, and more. CRT is not an attempt to "blame" white America for...
We’re Endorsing Troy Carter for Congress and This is Why
With several days remaining in early voting, we want to remind our dedicated readers and followers that their votes count. For nearly 36 years, we have been a trusted voice in our community, and many are looking to us now for our thoughts on the upcoming runoff which will determine...
President Biden, Please Ignore the Former President
By Julianne Malveaux The previous President, also known as 45, or the Orange Man, or the Nutty Narcissist, kept our nation with his insanity for more than four years. President Biden is best advised to ignore his predecessor and should not even stoop to mention his name. Why not? The...
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: Black Women’s Organizations Matter
By Julianne Malveaux March is Women's History Month, and this month is the perfect time to lift the Black women's organizations that make such an essential difference in our lives. Last year, both the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women...
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: Trying to Rewrite the Jan. 6 Coup Attempt
By Bill Fletcher, Jr.NNPA Newswire Contributor There is something amazing going on in Republican Party circles. If I did not know better, I would assume that I was watching a television comedy. Segments of the Republican Party are attempting to tell us that the January 6th coup attempt did not actually happen....