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25 million Black and Latino voters are missing or incorrectly listed in U.S. voter databases 

     An eye-opening report titled “Surfacing Missing Voters: Addressing Data Systems, Tools, and Engagement Models that Invisibilize Black and Brown Communities,” authored by Miriam McKinney Gray for the Democracy & Power Innovation Fund (DPI), has unveiled a concerning reality: Nearly...

House Passes Bill Banning TikTok in the United States

The move highlights lawmakers’ growing concerns over the app’s possible threats to national security. The United States House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to potentially ban TikTok, the viral video-sharing platform owned by a China-based company. The move highlights lawmakers’...

The U.S. Senate Border Bill Split 

U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, along with U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton from Arizona, recently took a two-day trip to the southern border to learn about the current asylum seeker backlog from the frontlines. Meeks favors the bipartisan Senate compromise...

Former President Trump Sees Reduction in Felony Charges

While this may seem like a victory for Trump, McAfee’s decision to quash six counts in the indictment, including three against the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee, comes with caveats. The twice-impeached and four-times indicted former President Donald Trump experienced...

President Biden unveils $3.3 Billion Plan to reconnect and rebuild communities across America

The president unveiled the strategy during a visit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The initiative is expected to address long-standing problems of neglect and isolation in communities, particularly those that have suffered disproportionately from previous infrastructure projects.      President Joe Biden has announced...

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre affirms Biden’s vision amidst GOP opposition

President Biden strategically drove a wedge – if not a stake – through the heart of the MAGA-dominated Republican Party during his State of the Union address. While the president emphasized the escalating situation in Ukraine, aide for Palestinians...

National Business League Launches Black Economic Freedom Movement to Digitize 1 Million Black Businesses by 2028

The National Business League is launching a five-year campaign to digitize 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2028 and promote economic empowerment, with a $1.3 million technology platform and online resources to help businesses thrive.

Illinois Black Caucus calls for real investments following governor’s proposal

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus called a press conference Wednesday to offer their responses to Governor Pritzker’s annual budget address. "The stability and progress that was mentioned by Governor Pritzker today has helped many communities, but we expect that help...

Chevrolet, National Newspaper Publishers Association offer Summer Internship: Discover the Unexpected Fellowship

The selected DTU fellows will embark on a transformative journey beyond conventional internships. This experience promises exploration, learning, and, most importantly, amplifying their voices. NNPA In a bid to amplify Black voices and highlight diverse stories, Chevrolet, in collaboration with the...

Rep. James Clyburn Steps Down from House Leadership

During an interview on Sunday, Feb. 18, Clyburn, 83, expressed his continued disdain for former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” mantra, asserting that the country is already great but needs to ensure accessibility and affordability for all citizens. He encouraged Biden to emphasize his experience, wisdom, and commitment to maintaining connections with the American people during the upcoming presidential campaign.

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Meet Marzia Varvaglione and Varvaglione 1921 Wine of Puglia in Southern Italy

Marzia Varvaglione, Business Developer & Marketing and Sales Director of Varvaglione 1921, has been leading the way in Pugliese winemaking, producing wines that are both traditional and innovative, and has been promoting the region's wines in over 60 countries.