By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Although she acknowledges setting “big goals,” Sherrexcia “Rexy” Rolle said the magic really happens in the small steps it … [Read more...]
From Slavery to Civil Rights and Environmental Racism
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In addition to the millions of able-bodied individuals captured and transported, the death toll and the economic and … [Read more...]
The Growing and Disproportionate Imprisonment of Black Women in America
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA NewswireCorrespondent @StacyBrownMedia Missy Venable (not her real name) said she has trouble sleeping at night. It’s not the typical case of insomnia. It’s the … [Read more...]
In Wake of Professor’s Comments, Katherine Johnson is Still Celebrated in Physics
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For many, the words of a senior scientist who said physics “was invented and built by men,” stung. The words earlier this month … [Read more...]
“Hidden Figures” Katherine Johnson Turns 100
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor Katherine Johnson, who hand-crunched the numbers for America’s first manned space flight–a feat that finally got its Big Screen acknowledgement just … [Read more...]
Three African-Americans Claim Rare Engineering Accomplishment
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor The National Academy of Engineering has 83 new members this year, including a rare three African-Americans who are scheduled to be inducted in a … [Read more...]
Norton, Chavis Vow to Seek Legislation After GAO Report
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) In a blistering response to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that revealed federal agencies spend very little … [Read more...]
NNPA Honors Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., with Lifetime Legacy Award
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. received the highest honor presented by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) at its annual … [Read more...]
Patients, Health Professionals Observe World Sickle Cell Day
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) It’s been 100 years since sickle cell disease (SCD), a hereditary blood disorder, was first discovered. And, according to health experts, it’s … [Read more...]
Black Mothers Forum Helps Arizona Students Succeed
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Janelle Wood is on a mission. The Arizona State University and Phoenix Seminary graduate has been on that mission since she gave birth to a … [Read more...]