Economy Adds Jobs, But Millions Still Out of Work
By: Manny Otiko, Staff Writer According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS,) the economy added almost 2 million jobs in July.... Read More
2Chainz Partners with Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote Initiative to Encourage Formerly Incarcerated Voters
By: J’na Jefferson, The Root Atlanta-bred emcee 2Chainz is as serious about the upcoming presidential election as we all should be and... Read More
California’s Political Leaders Praise Biden’s Selection of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris as Running Mate
Tanu Henry, California Black Media Political leaders in California are praising presumptive Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden for tapping California’s junior U.S.... Read More
Opinion – Note to Congress: Voting to Strengthen AmeriCorps Means Jobs, Opportunity for Our Children
By: Kellee Kemp, MA, LMFT, Executive Director of the Yetunde Price Resource Center in Compton CA. California —With many California schools remaining... Read More
St. Louis Prosecutor Charges White Couple with Threatening Protesters with Guns
Photo Caption: Mark and Patricia McCloskey of St. Louis who brandished firearms outside their home were charged on Monday with unlawful use... Read More
Outrage After Bill Gates’ Wife Says Blacks Should Receive COVID-19 Vaccine First
Nationwide — Melinda Gates, the wife of billionaire Bill Gates, has reportedly suggested in a recent interview with Time Magazine that Black... Read More
C.T. Vivian, Civil Rights Leader and Champion of Nonviolent Action, Dies At 95
Worldwide — For the Rev. C.T. Vivian, a jail cell was about as familiar as a police officer’s fist. For his work... Read More
Data: Congress Created Virus Aid, Then Reaped the Benefits
By Matthew Daly and Brian Slodysko WASHINGTON (AP) — At least a dozen lawmakers have ties to organizations that received federal coronavirus... Read More
U.S. Rep Bobby Rush Introduces Bill to Honor Mamie Till-Mobley
By: The Skanner News Chicago, IL — In celebration of Juneteenth, U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced the Mamie Till-Mobley Memorial... Read More
