By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief CHARLOTTE, N.C. (NNPA) – Judging from the recently concluded Republican and Democratic conventions, the question of who will be inaugurated as … [Read more...]
Growing a backbone in 2012
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest orators that the world has ever been blessed to hear. But the enduring characteristic of Dr. King … [Read more...]
Capitol Report – The political brilliance of Bill Clinton
Most political analysts have now come to conclude that the Democrats hosted a highly successful gathering at their national convention in Charlotte last week. The spectacle was punctuated by a number … [Read more...]
15 Memorable quotes
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist #15 – Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (Mo.): “Congress is unable to do the work of the American people because too many politicians believe that compromise means … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Constitutions and Roadmaps
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The United States Constitution was ratified on September 17, 1789. It is the oldest written Constitution in the world. Though it has gone through changes and … [Read more...]
The power of Black women
by Gloria J.Browne-Marshall A raucous mainstream media pretends ‘Black woman in racial attack at RNC’ holds no interest for them. Now, the cover of Spanish magazine Fuera de Serie depicts … [Read more...]
Capitol Report – It’s time for the President to make his case
By State Representative, Leon D. Young This week the Democrats will have the national stage in Charlotte, North Carolina – as they make their case for the upcoming election in November. Most, … [Read more...]
Time to knock down unfair voting obstacles
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist Millions of Black Americans and millions of other Americans who know the essential power and responsibility of voting are welcoming the decision just … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Heroism and inspiration
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Eleven years after the attacks, and the country still coming to terms with September 11, 2012. Looking back, I can proudly say that we responded well. We were united. … [Read more...]
Race and the RNC: It ain’t peanuts
Republicans in Tampa could not contain the fury of Hurricane Isaac. Nor will they contain the force following a racist incident involving an African American CNN camera- woman. On Tuesday, two White … [Read more...]
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