NNPA NEWSWIRE — Also murdered in the bombing were Addie Mae Collins, Carole Rosamond Robertson and Cynthia Dionne Wesley. All three were 14 years old. The Birmingham bombing was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement and remains one of the most notorious incidents of violence and political terrorism in U.S. history.
IN MEMORIAM: Maxine McNair, 93, the Last Living Parent of the 1963 Birmingham Bombing Victims, Dies
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The Big Truth: The Big Problem is the Big Lie
It’s been a year since a mob of Trumpists violently attacked the U.S. Capitol. They wanted to stop Congress from affirming President Joe Biden’s victory. Some of them were out for blood. All of them were motivated by the former president’s Big Lie that he won the election but that his victory was stolen from him and his supporters.
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IN MEMORIAM: EXCLUSIVE — [AUDIO] Bill Cosby’s Tribute to His Friend and Frequent Co-Star, Sidney Poitier
“He was honored by AFI. And, along with many stars of the stage, screen, politics and higher education who came out to speak, I brought with me the paperback of his autobiography and I said of all groundbreaking movies that Sidney starred in this book is the real story of this man and his journey,” […]
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IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Actor, Sidney Poitier, 94, Has Died
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sidney Poitier, whose iconic 71-year career, included starring roles in “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Uptown Saturday Night,” was 94. His cause of death has yet to be confirmed. The post IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Actor, Sidney Poitier, 94, Has Died first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
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IN MEMORIAM: EXCLUSIVE — [AUDIO] Bill Cosby’s Tribute to His Friend and Frequent Co-Star, Sidney Poitier
“He was honored by AFI. And, along with many stars of the stage, screen, politics and higher education who came out to speak, I brought with me the paperback of his autobiography and I said of all groundbreaking movies that Sidney starred in this book is the real story of this man and his journey,” Cosby remarked.
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Biden, Harris Blame Trump for Jan. 6 Attacks, Saying, ‘America Must Move Forward’
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “My staff were converting filing cabinets into barricades after we were evacuated from chambers,” Vice President Harris noted, adding that she could emphasize how the fragility and strength of democracy were represented on January 6, “The fragility of our democracy is this: if we are not vigilant, if we do not defend […]
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Grammy Awards Show Canceled, Officials Cite Omicron Variant as Reason
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Show,” the Academy and CBS officials wrote in a statement on Wednesday, January 5. The post Grammy Awards Show Canceled, […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Announces New Executive Director, Vincent Evans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are thrilled to welcome Vincent Evans to the Congressional Black Caucus. As a leader for effective change, Vincent will help the CBC reach greater heights and make substantive advances in 2022,” said Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03). The post Congressional Black Caucus Announces New Executive Director, Vincent Evans first appeared on […]
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Burned Out from Lingering Pandemic, Some on Front Lines Find Faith an Antidote
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With variants straining short-staffed facilities across the country, some on the front lines are experiencing added physical, mental and emotional stress. “I’m feeling burnout,” said Registered Nurse Currine Smith, who saw her medical floor skyrocket with COVID cases amid the current surge. “The stress and anxiety I feel wears down on me […]
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Biden, Harris Blame Trump for Jan. 6 Attacks, Saying, ‘America Must Move Forward’
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “My staff were converting filing cabinets into barricades after we were evacuated from chambers,” Vice President Harris noted, adding that she could emphasize how the fragility and strength of democracy were represented on January 6, “The fragility of our democracy is this: if we are not vigilant, if we do not defend it, democracy simply will not stand,” the vice president said. “It will falter, and it will fail.”
