Rihanna talks motherhood, Super Bowl: ‘It was now or never’
By KRYSTA FAURIA, AP News SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Rihanna knew that if she was going to return to the stage less than a year after giving birth to her first child, the performance would have to top...
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Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner’s release
By Associated Press, writers Matthew Lee and Eric Tucker contributed to this report from Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin...
View ArticleChuck D on Death of Takeoff: ‘When Corporations Show Up God Leaves the Room
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent As family, friends, and fans, continue to mourn the death of Migos member Takeoff, the demand for hip-hop to take a stand against gun...
View ArticleAttorney Ben Crump Files Lawsuit on Behalf of User of Chemical Hair...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Researchers have discovered that hair products used predominately by Black women are likely to contain hazardous chemicals with...
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Ahead of COP27, young African climate activists speak out
By WANJOHI KABUKRU Associated Press WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Young climate activists from African nations have high demands but low expectations for the U.N. climate conference which begins Sunday in...
View ArticleNCRC Files HUD Complaints Against Appraisers Who Discriminated Against Black...
Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Federal housing officials should sanction two appraisal firms in Baltimore over their discriminatory treatment of Black homeowners...
View ArticleMany vets are landing jobs, but the transition can be tough
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Phillip Slaughter left the Army after 18 years and found a job similar to one he had in uniform: behind the wheel of a truck. Instead of towing food...
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Veterans ‘best of America,’ VP Harris says in laying wreath
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President told the nation’s veterans Friday their work...
View ArticleNew Report Examines the Startling Highs – and Lows – of Mental Health...
Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The District of Columbia counts among the top 10 states with the best mental health, or the combination of the lowest prevalence...
View ArticleChris Rock to go live on Netflix in a first for the streamer
By The Associated Press Chris Rock is going where no comedian has gone before — live on Netflix. The streaming giant said Thursday that Rock will be the first artist to perform on the company’s...
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6 popular Black authors co-write teen romance ‘Whiteout
BY HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dhonielle Clayton is not just a bestselling author of young adult fiction. She’s an organizer, a former teacher and a founder of the grassroots...
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Ethiopia, Tigray military leaders agree on peace roadmap
By Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Top military commanders from Ethiopia and its embattled Tigray region have agreed to allow unhindered humanitarian access to the region and form a joint...
View ArticleBody with gunshot found in search for Tulsa massacre victims
By KEN MILLER, Associated Press A second body of a possible victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has been found to have a gunshot wound, according to the city. “Forensic anthropologist Dr. Phoebe...
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NFL sees higher grades for gender hiring in diversity study
By AARON BEARD, AP Sports Writer The NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for coaching, team front-office and league-headquarters positions, according to an annual diversity report. Thursday’s...
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Fans praise slain rapper Takeoff at Atlanta memorial
By SUDHIN THANAWALA, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Fans celebrated the musical legacy of slain rapper Takeoff on Friday at a memorial service in Atlanta, near where the artist grew up, that drew...
View ArticleCongresswoman ahead of developer in seesaw LA mayor’s race
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Karen Bass established a fragile lead Friday over developer Rick Caruso in their back-and-forth contest to become the next mayor of...
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After quiet days, handful of protests at UN climate summit
By SAM MAGDY and WANJOHI KABUKURU Associated Press SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — After days with almost no demonstrations, there were several small protests at this year’s UN climate conference calling...
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‘Black Panther’ sequel scores 2nd biggest debut of 2022
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP News The box office roared back to life with the long-awaited release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The Marvel sequel earned $180 million in ticket sales from more than 4,396...
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Somali Bantu Iftar Celebration
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff The Somali Bantu Association of America (SBAOA) hosted its annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner at the United Domestic Workers location last week as a means of sharing their rich...
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Remembering Dr. King, And Adam C. Powell
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, a day those of us who are old enough will never forget. But...
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