today in black history

June 09, 2026

Legendary soul singer Jackie Wilson, whose hits included "Lonely Teardrops," and "Higher and Higher" was born in 1934 in Detroit.



New Law a Chance to Heal?

May 05, 2022 7:30 am

By Dr. Gail C. Christopher

Can the new federal lynching law help heal America? Read More


The Black Liberation Flag

February 16, 2021 1:30 pm

By Bashir Muhammad Akinyele

The significance of raising the Black Liberation flag Read More


Hollywood's miss on Madame C.J. Walker

March 24, 2020 9:00 am

Joseph Shelton Hall, Contributor

Can Hollywood give a truthful accounting of Black history? Read More


Baltimore is not Ferguson

May 11, 2015 7:00 am

By George Curry, NNPA Executive Editor

The similarities end when you look at reaction and political power. Read More


What the President Got Wrong

Why it's called a 'Labor Market'

December 05, 2014 10:30 am

By Dr. William Spriggs, Chief Economist, AFL-CIO

Immigration action misses the mark on labor market. Read More


UK Exhibit Sparks Outrage

Brett Bailey and the new white supremacy

August 22, 2014 1:00 pm

By Simon Woolley, Operation Black Vote

Activists point out the racism embedded in controversial exhibit. Read More


Perceptions of Equality

June 16, 2014 7:00 am

By Dr. William Spriggs

Morgan Freeman's comments remind us that income inequality is manufactured. Read More


Seeking Truthful Narratives

June 02, 2014 8:30 am

By Dr. William Spriggs

Maya Angelou's death reminds us of the power of memory. Read More


Senate Republicans and Wage Suppression

May 27, 2014 6:00 am

By Dr. William Spriggs

H-1B Visas, wage wuppression and Senate Republicans Read More


The Hypocrisy of Outrage

August 04, 2013 6:30 am

By Sheik Way El

Are we selectively outraged in response to violence? Read More


By Faith

July 28, 2013 7:00 am

By Rev. Dr. Noel G. L. Hutchinson, Jr.

America has been given a "word" and must now act upon it. Read More


By Faith

July 21, 2013 7:00 am

By Rev. Dr. Noel G. L. Hutchinson, Jr.

The aftermath of an unjust verdict. Read More


Make Your Voice Heard

July 03, 2013 10:00 am



Let us know your opinion on the issues affecting our community. Read More


The Wise Latina

White, male conservatives see the beginning of the end

July 16, 2009 12:00 am

By Walter Fields, Executive Editor

Sotomayor hearing is revealing the paranoia of white, male conservatives. Read More


Discipline of the Brothers

November 17, 2008 12:00 am

By Carl Sharif, NSnewstv Contributor

Much has been made of the magnificent discipline of the Barack Obama campaign apparatus in pursuit of the presidency. In all accounts, the adjectives were glowing. But little has been said about the amazing restraint displayed by potentially controversial Obama supporters. Read More


A Muslim In America

October 27, 2008 2:12 pm

By: Carl Sharif

It is a fascinating time to be Muslim in America. Read More


Shell Game

Changing The Rules on Who’s Qualified

September 08, 2008 12:00 am

By Robert Tarver

Legal Analyst Robert Tarver calls on the media to question Sarah Palin's qualifications as they did Read More


Politics of Old Must End for Change to Begin

August 29, 2008 12:00 am

By Carl Sharif

Now that the Democratic Party primary elections are over, the real work to create and realize a Barack Obama presidency begins. Read More


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