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Komen Begins Data Collection to Address Breast Cancer Disparities
In anticipation of forming an initiative to address breast cancer disparities, Komen partners with independent contractors ...
American Underground Announces Call for Applications
Black startup founders have until August 6 to apply to Google For Entrepreneurs Exchange program ...
Experience the Culture at the Second Annual Pan African Festival of Oregon
Event will take place from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. August 11 ...
PPR & R offers variety of recreation options as temperatures soar ...
Oregon Humane Society Photo Contest Now Open
Submissions for annual pet photo contest open until August 15 ...
Portland man arrested on bias crime charges
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Police have arrested a 36-year-old man on bias crime charges for allegedly threatening another person with a firearm at an encampment.Police said Kipong Somsanuk was lodged at the Multnomah County Jail Sunday on charges of felon in possession of a firearm,...
No charges in fatal bicycle crash near Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — No criminal charges have been filed in connection with a collision that killed a 62-year-old Pendleton bicyclist last month.The East Oregonian reports that Ann Wyatt was bicycling June 8 to her job at the U.S. Forest Service on the Umatilla Indian Reservation near...
Schools eye facial recognition technology to boost security
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (AP) — The surveillance system that has kept watch on students entering Lockport schools for over a decade is getting a novel upgrade. Facial recognition technology soon will check each face against a database of expelled students, sex offenders and other possible...
Seattle considers new regulations for domestic workers
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle officials are considering legislation that would guarantee minimum wages, rest breaks and other rights for domestic workers in the city.The Seattle Times reports the city council is planning to vote Monday on the measure that would add regulations protecting people...
Roland Martin: Pleading Our Own Cause
Julianne Malveaux says many of us talk a good game, but we don't sustain Black-owned media enough to help it thrive ...
Newsprint Tariffs Another Assault on the Black Press
The NNPA opposes the Trump tariffs on newsprint and demands an end to the disastrous trade policies that are hurting our businesses and communities ...
A Letter from America’s Children
American children struggling with poverty, violence and homelessness, deserve media coverage, too ...
Rep. Maxine Waters Takes Strong Stand for Fair Housing
Congresswoman Maxine Waters recently stepped up to file legislation designed to cure many of regressive ills pushed by Secretary Carson ...
Papa John's attempts to ward off founder with poison pill
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Papa John's is attempting to ward off its disgraced founder by adopting a poison-pill plan.Founder John Schnatter resigned as chairman this month after his use of a racial slur during a media training session was revealed. He stepped down late last year as CEO after...
With governor's race, Georgia auditions as 2020 swing state
ATLANTA (AP) — Move over, Ohio. Make room, Florida and Pennsylvania. Georgia wants in on the swing-state action.The state's gubernatorial contest comes into greater focus Tuesday after Republicans choose between Brian Kemp, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump, and Casey Cagle, who is...
Britain's Labour Party anti-Semitism dispute surfaces again
LONDON (AP) — The long-running dispute in Britain's opposition Labour Party over racism in its ranks is bubbling over again amid complaints that the party's new anti-Semitism code does not go far enough.A parliamentary Labour Party meeting is set for Monday with some legislators challenging...
'Wonder Woman,' 'Aquaman' and 'Shazam!" thrill Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Warner Bros. brought out all the stops Saturday at Comic-Con with an army of stars, surprises and new footage from films like "Aquaman ," ''Shazam! " and even "Wonder Woman 1984," which is only three and a half weeks into production. Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Chris Pratt,...
Author tells of kidnapping by pirates he'd gone to interview
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Scott Moore is walking a bit gingerly these days, but it has nothing to do with the 2½ years he spent imprisoned by Somali pirates, the beatings he suffered, his time spent in chains or the lousy food that caused him to lose 40 pounds."I got thumped by a wave...
Opera based on Pink Floyd album 'The Wall' makes US debut
CINCINNATI (AP) — An opera based on Pink Floyd's album "The Wall" has made its U.S. debut in Cincinnati."Another Brick in the Wall" opened Friday at Music Hall. It premiered in Montreal last year. Pierre Dufour's production follows a rock singer named Pink, who relives pivotal moments in his...
Molinari not flashy except the players he beats
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — There is nothing flashy about Francesco Molinari except for the players he...
Schools eye facial recognition technology to boost security
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (AP) — The surveillance system that has kept watch on students entering Lockport schools for...
Record high in Japan as heat wave grips the region
TOKYO (AP) — Japan recorded its highest temperature ever Monday as a deadly heat wave continued to grip a...
UK top diplomat warns no Brexit deal 'now a very real risk'
BERLIN (AP) — Britain's top diplomat is warning that the country could crash out of the European Union next...
Prominent S. Korea politician found dead in possible suicide
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A prominent liberal South Korean politician embroiled in a corruption scandal was...
Ailing auto CEO Marchionne had multiple roles, no script
MILAN (AP) — Sergio Marchionne's achievements as one of the automotive world's most charismatic chief...
