By Dianne Anderson Pastors are calling on the community to join forces for some good old-school tried and true, historically proven, methods of getting companies to pay attention to the thing they love the most – money and lots of it. If Black buyers pull together and join the “Forty-Day fast” against Target and Walmart, ...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent Target Corporation, which recently scaled back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, is facing financial consequences, community backlash, and new legal challenges from both sides of the political spectrum. The retail giant’s decision to retreat from its DEI commitments and Pride Month merchandise has drawn ...

By Dianne Anderson People who are scared to turn on their TV lately for what comes next may find some comfort with their local NAACP. Despite these uncertain times, Dr. Regina Patton-Stell is not fearful, but she is concerned. “This operation has been operational for 100 years, it’s not like we haven’t dealt with something ...

By Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “Let’s call this what it really is: resegregation … Any official, including the president, who chooses to blame everything from plane crashes to wildfires on non-White, non-male people should be asked whether they believe that desegregation is to blame. Whether they believe resegregation is the ...

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, has announced the planning and implementation of a national public education and selective buying campaign across the nation in direct response to those corporate entities that have dismantled their respective Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitments, programs and staffing. “We are the trusted ...

By Dianne Anderson Pictures worth 1,000 words or more are sure to spark thought-provoking, if not politically charged, conversations behind the fight against discrimination and other DEI topics now forbidden in many federally funded circles. Dr. Audrey Maier said this year’s exhibition of 27 powerful Homegrown Heroes shows how they have braved the political storms ...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent In 2024, Black Americans encountered a series of political events that tested their resilience and commitment to justice. From court rulings affecting civil rights to landmark political milestones, 2024 was a year of challenges and pivotal achievements. Presidential Election and Kamala Harris’s Historic Nomination Vice President ...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent In 2020, following the global Black Lives Matter protests, Walmart pledged to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. Its “Belonging” program promised associates they would “feel seen, supported, and connected” and highlighted that diversity would drive engagement and business success. Four years later, Walmart is reversing course, ...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent With the Trump administration preparing to take office in January, plans across numerous policy areas are likely to significantly affect Black Americans. From proposed changes to education funding to civil rights enforcement, early indicators suggest a series of shifts that could reshape access to resources, legal ...

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux   (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Vice President Kamala Harris has a political career that is classic textbook. She leveraged her legal training at the University of California into a position in the District Attorney’s office. Then she ran for San Francisco District Attorney, beating the incumbent in a runoff election. She came out on top of a ...