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September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

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Mayor Whitmire announces $10K raise and incentives for Houston Police Cadets

Mayor John Whitmire reaffirmed his commitment to public safety and the Houston Police Department by announcing a $10,000 raise for police cadets and additional incentives...

by Alexandria Green-Jones

September 6, 2024

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The City of Houston awards $100,000 to projects promoting arts tourism and disaster resilience

The City of Houston is investing in its vibrant creative community with a fresh round of funding from the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA)....

by Alexandria Green-Jones

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Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit

Sisters Network® Inc. is coming through in a major way with the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit, and it’s all about empowering our community!...

by Staff September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

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In first major interview as Democratic nominee, VP Harris forcefully defends her record

By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, made a strategic decision to sit down for her first major...

by Staff August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

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Pew Research Center report uncovers racial and political disparities in perceptions of local crime news

By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA A new report from the Pew Research Center, as part of the Pew-Knight Initiative, has revealed how Americans perceive and...

by Staff August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

National News

Unearthed letters and research notes expose journalist’s role in distorting Emmett Till’s story

By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newly unearthed research notes and letters from William Bradford Huie, the journalist whose reporting on the 1955 lynching of Emmett...

by Staff August 30, 2024September 7, 2024

National News Opinion Politics

Op-Ed: If We Fight, We Win!

By: Reverend Dr. RB Holmes, Capital Outlook Newspaper As I write this op-ed, there are 72 days, 6 hours, and 55 minutes before the November 5,...

by Staff August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

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Dr. Tshaka Cunningham carves path for African Americans in science

By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, a pioneering molecular biologist, has made an extraordinary journey from the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. to...

by Staff August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Business Community News

Empowering the Workforce: Lane Staffing set to hire 486 drivers in 30days

In today’s challenging economic climate, finding a job can be daunting, especially for those with barriers such as limited experience or a criminal record. However,...

by Alexandria Green-Jones August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

National Sports

LeBron James Family Foundation inspires a blueprint for community empowerment

By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA In a visit to PBS-TV’s The Chavis Chronicles in Washington, D.C., Gloria James and family members of NBA superstar LeBron James highlighted...

by Staff August 29, 2024August 30, 2024

Business Entertainment Music

Mathew Knowles praises Beyonce for naming whiskey after his grandfather

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is no stranger to making history, whether it’s on stage, in the studio, or now, in the world of spirits. Her latest venture,...

by Alexandria Green-Jones August 29, 2024August 30, 2024

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Ashanti shows off post baby body after welcoming son with husband Nelly

Ashanti and Nelly just leveled up their relationship status in a BIG way—they’re now officially parents! Ashanti broke the news on IG, saying, “Funny how...

by Alexandria Green-Jones August 29, 2024