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FOOD: The Bake by Paris – Pizzanadas

NNPA NEWSWIRE — It’s buttery, flaky, and best while it’s fresh. But when it’s paired with the stringy mozzarella and spicy pepperoni, these mini pizzanadas...

By African American News Editorial Staff
July 21, 2020

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INTERVIEW: “Motorsports in America: Do Black Lives Matter?”

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The NNPA is the global media partner for the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN), an advocacy and marketing partner of the...

By African American News Editorial Staff
July 20, 2020

National, News, Politics

The loss of an icon: Congressman John Lewis dead at 80

John Robert Lewis, the longtime congressman who loved "Good Trouble" in the fight for civil rights died Friday after a six-month battle with cancer. He...

By African American News Editorial Staff
July 19, 2020

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Kansas City Mayor Receives Racist Lynching Tweet After Issuing COVID-19 Mask Mandate

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Lucas’ order requires residents of Kansas City wearing facial coverings in all indoor public spaces and “while performing an activity which will...

By African American News Editorial Staff
July 19, 2020

National, News

Victims of ‘systemic inequity’

To you, she may look like a WELFARE MOTHER, too young, with too many kids and living off the system. But to us, she looks...

By African American News Editorial Staff
July 19, 2020

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PRESS ROOM: Sandra J. Evers-Manly Elected to 2020 Class of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

With more than 25 years of experience in the film industry, Sandra Evers-Manly has made a lasting imprint on both the filmmaking community and the...

By African American News Editorial Staff
July 19, 2020

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Legendary Singer Deniece Williams Joins Other Big Stars at NNPA Virtual Conference

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Williams, who transformed R&B, pop and gospel music over her extraordinary five-decade career, joined Stephanie Mills, Anthony Hamilton, Carlos Santana, and Salt-N-Pepa...

By African American News Editorial Staff
July 19, 2020

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IN MEMORIAM: The World Mourns A True Icon and Freedom Fighter – John Lewis 1940-2020

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The legislator, freedom fighter and justice warrior, who was famously beaten, bloodied and arrested in Selma, Alabama — and in other cities...