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Reopening American schools, and why Trudeau skipped a visit to the White House

They might not admit it, but America's kids need to go back to school. As the pandemic spirals out of control, the longest summer vacation on record is now threatening to become a lost year.

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson Apologizes After ‘Harmful And Absolutely Appalling’ Anti-Semitic Posts

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is apologizing after sharing posts supporting anti-Semitism on his social media page.

The US reaches 3 million coronavirus cases. Here's what happened in the days leading up to it

The coronavirus pandemic is ravaging parts of the country and affecting numerous aspects of American life.

Trump warns stocks will 'disintegrate' if he loses. But stocks are climbing as Biden pulls ahead

President Donald Trump is warning a blue wave in November will crash into Americans' investment portfolios. Wall Street, however, is hardly cowering at the prospects of a Democratic sweep.

The very clear dangers of Donald Trump's push to reopen schools

President Donald Trump has found a new focus in his attempt to turn around his tumbling political fortunes: Force schools to reopen this fall even as coronavirus continues to rage in several regions of the country.

Study finds state legislatures are dominated by White men

State legislatures are majority White and male, and are especially lacking in representation for first- and second-generation immigrants, according to a new report from New American Leaders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping naturalized citizens or their children run for elected office.

Ferocious US surge adds 1 million new coronavirus cases in 28 days to hit 3 million

Six months ago, no one thought Covid-19 existed in the US. The first reported case came on January 21. Within 99 days, 1 million Americans became infected.

Everyday words and phrases that have racist connotations

The words and phrases permeate nearly every aspect of our society. "Master bedrooms" in our homes. "Blacklists" and "whitelists" in computing. The idiom "sold down the river" in our everyday speech.

Why Trump? Why now? Behind Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's big trip to the US

If you're not a close follower of US-Mexico relations, you might be forgiven for assuming President Donald Trump and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wouldn't get along.

The Black Lives Matter Movement is the Enemy of African Americans

The first thing that I have to say is that I am an African American man living in the Minneapolis area. I have to state this now; otherwise I would probably be called a racist.

H-E-B Celebrates Independence Day Honoring Men, Women and Families of the U.S. Armed Forces

Nominate an active duty service member for care package; In-store purchases benefit military service member non-profits

H-E-B is profoundly grateful for the selfless sacrifice of America’s military heroes. As part of the year-round, companywide H-E-B Operation Appreciation campaign, stores across Texas will celebrate Independence Day with additional opportunities for customers to support America’s military families online and in-store.

Biden for President Announces Latino Leadership Committee Co-Chaired by Former Secretaries Ken Salazar and Hilda L. Solis

The Latino Leadership Committee Will Consist of State and Local Leaders from Across the Country to Mobilize the Latino Vote

Today, Biden for President announced its Latino Leadership Committee, which includes a core group of Latino leaders who will work closely with campaign leadership to engage Latino voters and communicate how Joe Biden will fight for Latino families. The Committee will work closely with campaign leadership to recruit talent in battleground states, provide input on policy initiatives, engage community leaders, and provide input on Latino outreach. Los Angeles Supervisor and former Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and former Colorado United States Senator and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will serve as co-chairs of the Committee, which is composed of leaders from Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The Committee was established to reflect the diversity within the Latino community.

Jesse Jackson: College Athletes Should Decide Whether to Take the Risk

The NCAA has just ruled that mandatory football practices can begin in July, anticipating a full season of college football. This is nuts. The pandemic isn't going away; it's surging in more than 29 states, with seven reporting new records for cases in a day. States that opened early without adequate safeguards - Texas, Florida, Arizona - now face a spread of the pandemic that may soon exhaust the supply of hospital beds.

Netflix Moves $100 Million to Black-Led Banks to Help Build Economic Opportunity in Black Communities

Netflix announced today it is shifting $100 million of its cash to financial institutions that serve the Black community to draw attention to the racial wealth gap in America.

Men’s Health Month Gains Virtual Success

Awareness Period Celebrated 26th Anniversary of Men’s Health Week, and was key to helping fight the spread of COVID-19

Men’s Health Month, the annual awareness period dedicated to the health and wellness of men and boys, came to a close this week after a successful 30 days that reached millions of people around the globe through education activities, health screenings, social media, and other events. But the push for men’s health awareness won’t end in June! Men’s Health Network (MHN) continues to advocate for better health outcomes for men, boys, and their families throughout the year.

Best-selling Author Helps Readers Face Anger And Learn To Deal With It In A Healthier, Non-Violent Way

Everybody is angry. Whether black, white, or brown, woman or man, everybody is angry right now. And we have a lot to be angry about: George Floyd. Lives lost. Joblessness. Global pandemic. Rioting and looting. But just because we are angry that does not give us the right to retaliate in an unhealthy, violent, or dangerous manner. So how do we, as a community, deal with our anger?

Judges Join Discussion On Impact Of Black Women On The Bench

This week, Alliance for Justice’s Building the Bench Initiative is launching a new series called May I Approach? Courts and the Power of Inclusion that will feature conversations about the importance of experiential and demographic diversity in our federal courts. The first of these events will be Wednesday evening and focus specifically on the impact of Black women as appellate judges.

No More Donald Trump? US President 7/4 from 5/4 for Another Four Years as Incumbent

Joe Biden Skips into 4/7 Favourite from 4/5

As the weeks go by, more and more punters are turning their support towards Joe Biden to become the next President of the United States of America.

OP-ED: We Can’t Let This Moment Pass

We Share This NNPA OP-ED By U.S. Senator Doug Jones

This week, I convened a bipartisan group of Senators to read aloud Martin Luther King Jr.’s “A Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” This was the second year I’ve done this, and I hope to make it an annual tradition. I was struck by the thought of Dr. King in a small, dirty jail cell writing in long- hand on napkins and scraps of paper and newspaper to a group of ministers that were not hateful as much as they were questioning the need for action at that particular moment in 1963.

#NNPA BLACKPRESS Racial Divide of Coronavirus Is Real, So Are Innovations That Can Help

News about the novel coronavirus, which has now claimed over 100,000 American lives, is all around us. A subtext told in this reporting is the painful story of the pandemic’s devastating effect on people of color.

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