Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
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Baltimore Black Baptist Ministers Conference Expresses Opposition to Proposed Maryland Menthol Ban
The state House Economic Matters held a public hearing and accepted comments Wednesday regarding proposed legislation to ban the sale…
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Making ‘More Black History’ in Classical Music
Orchestras are among the least racially diverse cultural institutions in the U.S., and Black musicians accounted for 1.8 percent of…
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CHAVIS: Race and Data Discrimination in America
Data discrimination is a covert form of racism that is having a devastating impact on the quality for life of…
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Superstars Bring NNPA Midwinter Training Conference to a Close
Superstars Stephanie Mills, Doug E. Fresh, Cupid, and Miki Howard put an exclamation mark on a successful, inspiring, and informative…
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CHAVIS: Time is Now for NFL to Diversify Team Ownership
Given the large number of outstanding African American players today on NFL teams and the growing racial and ethnic diversity…
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Black Clergy Leader Picked for Inaugural Benediction
The Black community at large can trust Joe Biden to fulfill his campaign commitments of ensuring that African Americans would…
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Remembering the Silver Linings of 2020
There was little to celebrate or be happy about in 2020, particularly for Black America. So, as the calendar turns…
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While Some Minority Students and Teachers Thrive in Distance Learning, Others Struggle Daily
The NNPA continues its campaign to raise awareness about education barriers for students of color and help bridge the learning…
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CHAVIS: Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions
Individuals who have been sentenced to prison for a crime are already paying their debt to society. They should not…
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Biden Admin Commits to Government Spending with Black- and Minority-Owned Media
President-elect Joe Biden’s administration plans to support legislation offered by D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton that would ensure federal agencies…
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