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Blacks and Hispanics lag behind.

We must put away childish things, and focus on saving our children.

Now is the time to start planning to ensure Donald Trump's exit in 2020.

New protocol reduces the number of pills required.

Threats to Obama care used as rallying cry to block Supreme Court nominee.

Our annual remembrance of the prophetic words of Frederick Douglass.

Purdue Pharma pushed OxyContin despite risks of addiction & fatalities.

Concussion and brain injury are often consequences of abuse.

More of us get at least a dozen, good, happy years after 65.

Press coverage of MLK50 Commemoration.

New report details how lung cancer is ravaging the Black community.

Treating domestic violence as a medical problem.

Child health program renewed in latest stop-gap funding measure.

New study shows the degree Black car buyers face bias.

The impasse over funding could hit some hard.

The administration clears way to impose work requirement for enrollees.

CHIP funding could run out Jan. 19 for some states.

Patients, families and doctors face a 'fight for everything.'

Looking north for answers on health care.

City draws a 10-year plan to cut racial health care disparities.

Speak Up!

Here’s A Cheat Sheet.

Those who guide consumers are hitting roadblocks.

GOP health care bill goes far beyond preexisting conditions.

White House shuts down Obamacare website for hours on weekend.

5 things to know in last-ditch effort by Republicans to Repeal Obamacare.

Learn the root causes and your rights.

The rate of uninsured Americans hits record low 8.8%

Several Black colleges heed warnings, shut down as Irma takes aim.

Mayor’s group calls on Congress to act to support Dreamers.

Parents enrollment helps insure more poor children.

Scientists are struggling to find link.

Rates are rising among younger white adults.

Lag in brain donations hampers understanding of disease.

Congressional Budget Office estimate of Senate health bill.

Senate GOP releases new bill.

Frederick Douglass' masterful and bold Independence Day 1852 speech.

Can lawmakers put the pieces back together?

Closing arguments today in historic federal lawsuit.

Feds claim United Healthcare doctored records.

The actions of the President and AG beg for obstruction charges.

How a bill that nearly all opposed managed to pass the House.

Black college alumni set to visit Capitol Hill tomorrow.

5 things you should know.

CBC members lead event on the Hill.

HBCU Collective calls for DC rally on April 27.

House Leaders ‘Came Up Short’ In Effort To Kill Obamacare.

Our Armed Forces are breeding ticking time bombs of white hate.

New FOX show explores police shootings;premiers tonight.

Low-income patients fear coverage may be cut by DC politics.

How you could feel the pain under Trump Budget.

Trump proposes a Defense budget on steroids.

Researchers shocked over cuts targeting National Institutes of Health.

It appears Republicans are engaging in political retaliation.

Nonprofit hospitals extended community benefits under Obamacare.

Maryland's Black colleges demand parity with state's white colleges.

Michigan House member continues to champion study commission.

Deciphering the CBO cost estimate of 'Trumpcare.'

Congressional Medal of Honor proposed for legendary Black journalist.

County health chief wants to catch people dropped from coverage.

US Civil Rights Commission set to hold a public briefing in New York City.

The Republican bill dramatically reverses course of health law.

The House GOP plan to replace Obamacare limits Medicaid expansion.

Meeting to take place tomorrow.

Voters are expressing unease over plans to repeal Obamacare.

HBCUs must move beyond optics of Trump meeting.

Donald Trump’s dystopian America.

The full text of President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.

Community dialogues meant to educate, enlighten and mobilize for action.

The media must devour the Trump administration with truth.

The GOP's assault on health care has employers concerned.

The legal issues percolating behind President Trump's immigration ban.

How we covered and viewed the events of 2016.

Caring for a love one at home can have a steep learning curve.

We don’t need permission to uplift the Black community.

Recently passed health care bill has clear winners and losers.

Report highlights challenges of fighting job related discrimination.

NorthStarNews.com hosts public hearing on banking practices.

State ranks as one of the worse for foreclosures; Blacks hit hard

Groups cite racial disparity in maintaining foreclosed properties.

Landmark legislation is part of the 21st Century Cures Act.

Vice President-elect now moves to repeal Obamacare

The crisis at the Sioux Standing Rock reservation is growing ominous.

Some consumers are choosing to opt out of health plan.

BET founder & entrepreneur assesses Black politics post-November election.

State of the Black World Conference IV convenes in Newark.

A look back at the 2016 presidential campaign.

Repeal of the Affordable Care Act may take awhile.

A look at important ballot questions in select states on November 8.

New drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is causing concern.

Voters need to cast ballots on important public questions on November 8.

Federal data shows state leading the way.

A new documentary exposes New York City’s notorious prison.

Ordinary citizens fill gaps in health care.

National network working to get voters to polls on November 8.

Opening panel at Equity Summit in Pittsburgh defines issues

Effort in western Pennsylvania seeks to support Black girls.

Localities find past ambivalence hindering Zika response.

Using a debate to score a presidential race is like handicapping horses.

Our new e-newsletter tracks politics in state capitals.

Race, ethnicity affect kids' access to mental health care, study finds.

Genetic insights about health risks limited by lack of diversity, study finds.

50 years after the University of Texas Tower sniper

Special coverage of Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention.

Special coverage of Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention.

Delegates welcome First Lady Michelle Obama to the podium

Senator Bernie Sanders addresses the Democratic National Convention

Party break on the floor of the Democratic National Convention

Special coverage of Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention.

We have produced generations of gatekeepers and not leaders

In Prince’s age group, risk of Opioid overdose climbs.

Shared medical appointments are new tool to cut health care costs.

National Historic Trust designates entire campus of Maryland Black college

Maryland Seeks Federal OK To Speed Ex-Inmates’ Medicaid Access

Thousands leave MD prisons with no health coverage

Self-Interest and Political Ambition meets Party Desperation

Occurrences in facilities exceed what federal officials previously estimated.

Cries of “Tell it Bernie!” ring out at National Action Network appearance

Hospitals look to community health workers to help patients.

Communities of color vulnerable to effects of climate change

IRS could but opts not to find uninsured people.

Actor, human rights activist to chair Pan African Institute

Project aims to diversify college faculty.

New survey suggests workers want higher wages over health benefits.

President seeks to end discrimination in mental health coverage.

Jazz legend Sarah Vaughn is honored by U.S. Postal Service.

Democratic presidential race is more complex than being reported.

A week to focus on the return home of the incarcerated.

New study looks at prostate cancer in men of African descent.

Indiana makes poor pay in Medicaid expansion; conservatives watch

While public is fixated on DC politics, states inflict significant harm

Success in health marketplace's first year.

Feds say no anesthesia charge for free colon cancer screening.

Why African-Americans don't use hospice

New report details the sobering reality of the economic status of Blacks

Hospitals are moving to rural and suburban locations

Summit set to kick-off with Thursday event in Harlem, New York City.

Joins CARICOM in leading call for reparations for Africans in America

What's at stake as Affordable Care Act faces Supreme Court challenge

Supreme Court to consider if providers can sue states for higher payments

Text of the State of the Union Address.

New poll suggests a quarter of the uninsured can't afford health coverage

President Obama speaks on fixing the nation's immigration system.

Full text of President Obama's address on immigration reform.

Republicans now control Congress, setting stage for 2106 campaign

The top election day stories in the nation's press for November 4, 2014.

You may still pay a steep price for prescriptions with insurance.

Study finds late-acting contraceptives reduce teen pregnancy rates

New Nielsen/Essence report reveals power of Black consumer market

ADP National Employment Report shows jobs surge

First African-American takes helm of New Hampshire community college

Attorney General leaves his mark on Justice Department.

Hospitals projected to save $5.7 billion from unpaid bills under health law.

Union program aims to support historically Black college students.

Dying in America is harder than it has to be, IOM says

States and federal government pay tax for Medicaid health plans.

Support our commitment to be an independent news source.

Black Caucus members voice concern over events in Ferguson, MO.

Events mirror a history of hate and mistrust toward Black men.

Hospitals seek to help consumers with health care premiums.

New book provides steps for custodial parent to secure child support.

Two federal Appeals Court issue opposing rulings on ACA.

Frederick Douglass' Independence Day challenge to America.

Health care system needs to be prepared for global warming.

Patients lose when doctors can't do good physical exams.

Sign our petition to the FCC to support waivers of Joint Sales Agreements.

Sign our petition to the FCC support Black television station ownership.

Centers can provide services to those who remain uninsured.

Race for Results describes challenges facing Black children.

N.L.R.B. ruling is game changer for student athletes.

A consumer guide to the March 31 Affordable Care Act deadline.

Public education shaping up as civil rights battleground for 21st century.

President Obama launches initiative for young men of color.

A look at public policy specifically affecting Black Americans.

Health care centers raise concerns.

The full text of the President's State of the Union Address.

Health law inspires hopes but also worry among those with HIV.

Despite multiple shootings, little has been done to address mental health.

World wide media coverage of the passing of Nelson Mandela.

The world mourns the passing of Nelson Mandela.

Some consumers fear loss of health coverage in the new year.

State mistakenly sends out letters with incorrect info on Medicaid.

Prevention programs help those without insurance.

Minister Thomas Ellis is working to save the community from itself.

Is race at the root of riots by white youth or is it a function of their age?

First annual policy summit on Newark convenes Saturday.

Questions raised about some health screenings.

The letter from Grambling's football team to the university administration.

Nielsen data shows the unrealized power of Black consumers.

How long does the White House have to fix the health care website?

Online insurance brokers are stymied selling health care policies.

The costliest 1% of patients drive 21% of health care spending.

Groups come together to focus on curtailing violence in Newark.

How some of the nation's newspapers view the government shutdown.

President Obama sends a clear message to House GOP.

University president announces major grant from the Knight Foundation.

Baltimore Black College launches new era for Black journalism students.

Politics and misinformation hamper health care rollout in Kentucky.

Poisonous partisan politics threatens to shutdown US government.

Answers to frequently asked questions about the new health care exchanges.

Black lawmakers to welcome Obama against backdrop of despair.

Commission releases long-term health care proposals.

President Obama's address to the nation on the Syrian crisis.

Will Obama legacy be swept away by Syrian misadventure?

Report details how Black males have been overwhelmed by recession.

U.S. Postal Service issues commemorative stamp to honor event.

Circle of Hope video crew chats with March on Washington participants.

Our youth video team talks to March on Washington participants.

Our youth video team talks to Dick Gregory and Martin Luther King, III.

Under Obamacare low cost and minimal health plans survive.

Our Circle of Hope video squad was on the ground at the March on Washington.

Walter Fields discusses the true legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A look at the legacy of the 1963 March on Washington.

Our Next Generation video crew is on the ground in Washington, DC.

Coverage of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

It’s time to "hear" the “Dream” speech.

50th anniversary march recalls the depths of Black struggle in the 1960s.

Judge deems NYPD policy violated civil rights; orders federal monitor.

High fees hampered family support of the incarcerated.

Black colleges scramble as new student loan rules impact students.

The poor have a way around states that don't expand Medicaid.

Q&A on the postponed implementation of the employer mandate in health care.

Hospitals may soon receive rankings based upon their quality of care.

Local community group mobilizes protest against Zimmerman verdict.

Reaction from various organizations to the Zimmerman verdict.

White House delays employer health care mandate for one year.

Our annual celebration of Frederick Douglass' historic speech.

Wearing a badge and having a heart, and helping the community.

The Supreme Court kills 5 decades of progress on racial justice.

Provisions in health care law might not provide sufficient coverage.

A review of two books by contributors Pearl Saad and Mel Shaw.

Seniors are falling victim to healthcare scams.

N.C. A&T's win in NCAA hoops tourney shines light on Black colleges.

The possible cuts to health care if sequestration takes full effect.

In a reversal, the governor seeks controversial Medicaid expansion.

Sequestration could trigger cuts in some vital health programs.

New study finds readmissions aren't linked to fewer deaths.

Remarks delivered by President Obama on February 13, 2013.

We welcome two new contributors to the NorthStar News family.

Seniors poor health and private Medicare opt-out linked.

Racial stereotyping hampers emergency room care.

Remarks by President Obama on immigration reform proposals.

Republican attacks on health law weakening.

AFSCME documentary on the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike.

The text of President Barack H. Obama's Inaugural Address.

The second inaugural address of President Barack H. Obama.

Transcript of the January 16, 2013 press conference.

The nation's emergency rooms are on the frontline against flu.

Campuses begin to assist students with mental health needs.

Connecticut tragedy raises profile of mental health in America.

Seasons greetings from NorthStarNews.com.

As population diversifies, rethinking how we care for elderly.

Aging physicians are coming under greater srcutiny

African-American organizations coalesce around common agenda.

Black unemployment down for women, men & teenagers.

The consequences for health care if the nation goes over fiscal cliff.

Hospitals working to ward off patient return visits.

The administration releases regulations for new health care law.

Several New York City hospitals remain closed after Hurricane Sandy.

Video of President Obama's White House press conference

Second Obama term gives possibilities for real policy shifts

White House extends deadline for states to establish insurance exchanges.

DC event takes place November 14-18

Let the games begin in the countdown to 2016 election.

President lays out his position on reducing the nation's deficit.

Mitt Romney wasn’t the only loser on election night.

Affordable Care Act saved by Obama win.

We are not a divided nation; an emerging new Republic shows up.

Newspaper endorsements of President Obama for re-election.

We endorse President Obama without reservation or hesitation.

A few simple things you can do to support President Obama's re-election.

The President batters the Republican nominee senseless in final debate.

Federal program helps nursing home patients return to their community.

Foreign policy is the topic tonight at Lynn University in Florida.

The presidential debate showcased the candidates views on health care.

There was no mistake the commander-in-chief was at the debate at Hofstra.

The President needs to keep epic Ali-Frazier battles in mind tonight.

Biden is being counted on to reclaim the Obama advantage in tonight’s debate.

Award winning documentary set to premier at U.N. Association Film Festival.

Patients and family members face critical decisions.

Candidates will try to put each other on the defense tonight in Denver.

View the first presidential debate of 2008 campaign.

States are moving ahead defining essential health benefits under new law.

The Paul Ryan Medicare plan is better received by younger Americans.

Teacher performance and school atmosphere are seen as keys.

Obama and Ryan offered different visions during AARP convention speeches.

College Board reveals less than half of college bound seniors ready.

New report details the epidemic in dropout rates for Black males.

Phoenix Awards Dinner concludes the 42nd CBCF Annual Conference.

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $227M grant to HBCUs.

Alarm sounded on voter suppression as presidential election approaches.

Medicaid is helping clinic in D.C. care for the formerly incarcerated.

Legislative Conference of Hill’s Black Caucus Foundation kicks off Wednesday.

Faith-based collaboration gets candidates’ views on poverty.

Faith-based collaboration gets candidates’ views on poverty.

An examination of President Obama's record on health care.

An examination of Republican candidate Mitt Romney's record on health care.

Our cameras caught up with one of North Carolina's rising political stars.

Raw footage from the DNC, with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson at end of clip.

Remarks of African-American leadership at the Democratic National Convention.

Our team chats with the public at the Democratic National Convention.

Bill Clinton takes the stage and issues marching orders for his party.

We visit one of Charlotte’s leading voices, Bishop Claude Alexander, Jr.

Blacks have played a pivotal role in Democratic Party politics.

Michelle Obama makes it personal in her speech to convention delegates.

The agenda for today's proceedings at the Democratic National Convention.

Fannie Lou Hamer presses the Democratic Party on voting rights in 1964.

Activists kick-off activities as Democrats convene in Charlotte.

Before Barack, a DC minister made history at a Democratic convention.

The agenda for today's proceedings at the Democratic National Convention.

The documentary on the 1968 AFSCME Memphis sanitation workers strike.

The federal health care law has gaps in preventive coverage for men.

Democrats assemble in Charlotte to nominate President Obama for a 2nd term.

Videotape of the town hall with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

Hospitals are becoming insurers as well as providers of health care.

New study reveals doctors won't see new Medicaid patients.

The nation's poor could be casualties in the battle over health care.

Thursday's Supreme Court ruling puts pressure on states to act.

Chief Justice John Roberts sides with Supreme Court's liberal bloc.

President Obama's reaction to the Supreme Court health care ruling.

Key provisions of the Obama health care law will be sustained.

New screening tool could increase the use of virtual colonoscopies.

Numbers do not bode well for Friday's Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Dcctors and insurers are key to combating obesity.

President Obama delivers the commencement address at Barnard College.

New report signals health care is out of reach for millions of Americans.

President Obama travels to Afghanistan to sign strategic partnership pact.

Nonprofit hospitals lacking in care for poor.

Black connectional denominations have potential to change course of community.

Accountable care organizations are springing up around the country.

Killer of Trayvon Martin faces 2nd degree murder charges.

A recovery, albeit a slow one for Black workers.

Take stand against unnecessary procedures for patients.

The ADP National Employment Report indicates a 209K job gain in March.

The documentary of the historic 1972 Gary Black political convention.

Excerpts from oral argument before Supreme Court on Medicaid expansion.

Excerpts from yesterday's Supreme Court hearing on health care reform law.

The repercussions if the high Court invalidates health care mandate.

Supreme Court set to consider fate of health care law March 26.

Economy continues showing signs of full scale recovery.

ADP report for February shows 216,000 new jobs.

The President held a press conference on March 6 to discuss various issues.

A poll shows strong support for White House contraceptive plan.

The Department of Labor tracks Black economic progress in recovery.

Health insurers are opening stores to market health care plans.

Claudette Colvin’s role in the civil rights movement deserves recognition.

Groundbreaking for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Hospitals are charging ER patients upfront for routine problems.

Barack Obama wasn’t the first Black man in the White House.

Black sailors rebel after Port Chicago munitions explosion kills hundreds.

Obama administration has unveiled new consumer health insurance labels.

Would Republicans trade Black people away if they had the chance?

The Orangeburg Massacre is one of our nation's most shameful incidents.

New Orleans HBCU announces two new academic programs for Fall 2012.

Black college students took their concerns to Washington, DC in 1980.

Experts are divided over whether to recommend screening for children.

Video of National Urban League/Census Bureau forum on Blacks & 2010 Census.

States are under pressure as health care law deadlines approach.

Black unemployment down, 243,000 new jobs created in January.

Evidence points to Morgan State students starting lunch counter sit-in movement.

ADP National Employment Report shows 170,000 jobs gain in January.

Blacks pan speech for signs of policy solutions to pressing problems.

New poll shows public thinks high Court will decide based on ideology.

The transcript of the 2012 State of the Union Address.

President Obama calls for shared sacrifice in State of the Union Address.

The official Republican response to the State of the Union Address.

Are you prepared to cover the costs and have coverage for long term care?

Video from All Things Harlem of Michelle Alexander on the War on Drugs.

Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver releases statement on State of the Union.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus address voting restrictions.

President Obama will address Congress tonight at 9 pm.

The divorce between the Republican Party and Blacks is final.

Haiti Support Project issues statement on pilgrimage to assess recovery.

New technology allows patients to see their doctor's notes on care.

Shaw University announces campus events to mark the MLK National Holiday.

New HHS data reveals health care spending slowed down in 2010.

BLS reports a 200,000 jobs gain in the month of December.

A look at how health care disparities are impacted by health care law.

National Employment Report precedes tomorrow's BLS official numbers.

New Orleans colleges prepare for Martin Luther King Week of Peace.

Half of African-American women are obese; a national health crisis.

What to do when denied payment for billing by an out of state doctor.

Report identifies preventable illnesses as a national crisis.

Good news on the economic front as monthly data shows signs of recovery.

ADP monthly jobs report indicates improved economic fortunes.

Colleges face challenge when veterans with health issues enroll.

President outmaneuvers GOP; forces deficit reduction and debate on taxes.

With a Supreme Court ruling and an election approaching, cuts are likely.

The issues as stake as the high Court decides to rule on 2010 law.

A mock funeral will send the message that it’s time to bury disease.

Nation's largest retailer may be looking to enter health care market.

Dēmos poll provides insight into thoughts and concerns of young adults.

Bowie State University works to increase international partnerships.

Low-income state employees gain access to child health care program.

The late Vernon Malone, a former Shaw Trustee and state legislator is honored.

Slight drop in unemployment first decrease since July.

Payroll giant reports a gain of 110,000 jobs in October prior to BLS data.

$6.8 Billion spent yearly on 12 unnecessary tests and treatments.

New Division I rules could impact sports at Black colleges.

New report echoes Occupy Wall Street on growing income disparity.

Two nonprofit groups turn Republican mocking into a positive brand.

Event will focus on developing campus sexual assault policies.

States are limiting hospital coverage in search of savings.

President announces all troops to leave by end of the year.

Super Committee could end up cutting vital programs.

President Obama's remarks at the Martin Luther King Memorial dedication.

New report reveals continued health care disparities in the U.S.

The President held a press conference to discuss jobs package.

The great coded debate of 2012 masks the nation's racial insecurities.

Area churches team with the Methodist Le Bonheur hospital system.

A new survey details that employer health plan costs surged this year.

President proposes $320 billion in cuts in Medicare and Medicaid.

Video of President Obama announcing proposed cuts in health care spending.

House Speaker Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) offers his jobs creation plan.

Make your voice heard on the debate in Washington D.C. on creating jobs.

Statement of Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC)on deficit panel.

A snapshot of reaction by Black leaders to the President's jobs plan.

Health Insurers deny coverage to many who apply for individual policies.

Puts onus on Congress to move past political rhetoric and pass jobs act.

Video from the President's speech before a joint session of Congress.

Group calls on President Obama for targeted effort on Black joblessness.

The August employment report serves as pretext for President’s address.

With his poll numbers suffering, the President will lay out jobs plan.

Over use of emergency room care is stressing state Medicaid budgets.

Political differences driven by opposing opinions on role of government.

A recent court ruling adds to a number of legal challenges to new law.

Litigation in Maryland has wider implication for nation’s Black colleges.

Day after market plunge, jobs numbers are slightly better for July.

Bringing the perspective of the hip-hop generation to our audience.

Monthly employment report reflects sputtering economy.

The deficit agreement compromise puts parties on collision course.

Nation's health care bill to nearly double by 2020.

Key provisions of the deficit legislation signed by President Obama.

The President reacts after the Senate passed the deficit compromise.

President Obama speaks in support of deficit deal on July 31, 2011.

House conservatives are putting politics above national interest.

The Great Recession and housing bust has pushed Blacks to the brink.

Text of President Obama's address from the East Room of the White House.

Video of last night's presidential address from the White House.

The Postal Service will issue a stamp honoring founder of Ebony and Jet.

With the clock ticking, the President pushes Congress to make deal.

Experts discuss ways to curb health care costs.

A press briefing was held to discuss the breakdown in deficit talks.

New health care law funds in-school clinics.

Transcript of the President's remarks from July 15 press conference.

Video of the President's press conference on the deficit.

HHS Secretary unveils new health insurance exchange rules.

Payroll giant reports June jobs increase ahead of BLS report tomorrow.

Chronic disease management a key to lowering healthcare costs.

Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin appeared on C-SPAN to lay out plan.

Our annual tribute to one of our nation's greatest leaders.

We end Black Music Month with an anthem for the ages.

ISTE conference in Philadelphia draws educators and tech firms.

College Board reports unemployment, death, incarceration likely.

Technology conference to feature session for Black colleges.

The President provided details on the plan to withdraw troops.

The text of the President's speech on the Afghanistan troops withdrawal.

A special update on budget negotiations on Capitol Hill.

A classic empowerment theme from Sly and the Family Stone.

Common sends a positive message about the strength of our community.

President points to high-tech but has huge job hole to fill.

Lamont Dozier performs a classic 1970's Watergate era protest song.

Out of network ambulance rides can mean out of pocket expense.

The Department of Labor issues a special report on Black labor force.

Hospitals are employing new methods to address nighttime trends.

We continue our salute with a classic written by Donny Hathaway.

Upcoming conferences and events you should mark on your calendar.

Rev. Jesse Jackson to highlight examination of the failed “War on Drugs.”

The federal government introduces a new guideline for healthy eating.

Black Caucus Foundation announces annual fall conference.

The classic "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes.

The Black unemployment rate is once again twice that of whites.

ADP’s National Employment Report predicts dismal May employment report.

The new health care law provides benefits for some preventive care.

June is Black Music Month and we honor pioneering Black artists.

Business Chair tabbed to head College of Arts & Sciences.

State Health Secretary details Maryland's efforts at health reform.

States feeling budget crunch cutback on HIV programs for patients.

Brown decision casts shadow on current education reform efforts.

Wayne State professor works to expand health care coverage.

Interview with Dr. Herbert Smitherman of the Voice of Detroit project.

Bureau of Labor Statistics report points to Black economic crisis.

Shaw University will allow all seniors to attend Commencement.

Payroll giant releases April numbers in anticipation of BLS report.

Panel to dissect the latest work on the life of iconic figure.

Shaw University is working to recover from devastating tornado.

President Obama announced U.S. forces have killed Osama bin Laden.

Text of the White House briefing on the killing of Osama bin Laden.

Gov. Rick Snyder proposes massive school restructuring in Michigan.

Survey by Kaiser Family Foundation tracks seniors skepticism.

Noted Baltimore clergyman Dr. Frank Reid picked as commencement speaker

HHS official addresses efforts to close health disparities.

Shaw University President addresses storm damage to the HBCU campus.

Community centers could see jump in caseloads under health-care law.

Text of the President's remarks at George Washington University.

In a speech at George Washington University, President lays out vision.

The President formally announces his bid for re-election.

April jobs number up but Blacks still disproportionately unemployed.

President Obama's address on the U.S. role in Libya.

President runs the risk of repeating errors of Bush administration.

Americans are unaware of the breadth and extent of nuclear plants in US.

First unions, then voting rights, and now NPR, the right aims to win.

As the budget battle rages, defense spending is a big target

Urban League CEO to give address to Xavier University Class of 2011.

Chisholm Commission checks State of the Union promises.

The President spoke in Boston to push his education agenda.

U.S. military conflicts are draining the nation’s resources.

Bowie State professor is tabbed by Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

Monthly jobs report foreshadows Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Positive signs belie exclusion of Blacks from recovery.

Despite political attacks, nation still supports unions.

HBCU hosts fourth annual health care disparities conference.

NorthStar News joins with NY radio program for Town Hall meeting.

Are Black Americans delusional in their optimism on the economy?

Arne Duncan addresses issues of diversity, teachers and achievement.

The President bestows highest civilian honor upon several Black icons.

The latest jobs report is more of the same bad news for Blacks.

Text of President Obama's State of the Union address.

The President challenges the nation to rise to the occasion.

The nation will be waiting to hear the President's plan to create jobs.

Haiti Support Project calls for the arrest of "Baby Doc" Duvalier.

Documentary on Dr. King and the Memphis sanitation workers strike.

President Obama's remarks at Arizona Memorial Service on January 12.

The shooting of Rep. Giffords should put nation on notice.

The President comments on Arizona shootings.

December's job numbers are glass half full for African Americans.

The White House explains the tax cut package put forth by President Obama.

November jobs data shows how Blacks are taking an economic beating.

Worlds AIDS Day reminds Blacks in the U.S. of the toll of HIV/AIDS.

In the first of a series, Ron Daniels offers his postelection analysis.

Will the two new Black Republicans on the Hill change the party's tune.

Blacks still trailing in job gains as economy struggles toward recovery.

There will be real consequences from Tuesday's voting for Blacks.

Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics report paints bleak picture for Blacks.

Progressive activists head to Washington for march on Saturday.

The Republican House leadership is set to unveil its recovery plan.

A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center reveals dangerous trend.

The 40th Annual Legislative Conference runs through Saturday.

The Congressional Black Caucus convenes its annual policy conference.

New book chronicles the economic power and contributions of Blacks.

Does Mayor Fenty's defeat signal a rejection of new leadership?

New Orleans Times-Picayune coverage of Hurricane Katrina anniversary.

Our annual reprint of Mr. Douglass' masterful oratory delivered in 1852.

Bureau of Labor Statistics June report points to persistent joblessness.

Monthly jobs report foreshadows Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

BlogTalk Radio show focuses on social media.

Federal communications agency is reviewing media ownership.

The positions of civil rights groups on Elena Kagan Supreme Court nomination.

New report highlights the foreclosure crisis in the Black community.

The President will deliver televised address from the Oval Office.

New Commission to hold hearing on Capitol Hill on Black economic crisis.

Davis' train wreck in Alabama is a cautionary tale for Black politicians.

Blacks are targeted for exclusion from juries in southern states.

May jobs figures bring little good news to Blacks who are unemployed.

President Obama leads bipartisan summit with Congressional leaders.

Civil rights leaders demand voting rights at '64 Democratic Convention.

President's news conference on February 9, 2010.

The January jobs report reveals again crisis of Black unemployment.

President presents his FY 2011 budget.

A confident and defiant Barack Obama addressed the State of the Union.

The official White House transcript of the State of the Union address.

The Haiti Support Project issues call for a Haiti "Marshall Plan."

The CEO of the National Urban League has released a statement on Haiti.

Latest jobs report confirms the worst for Black workers in this recession.

The GOP is not alone in trying to determine who and what it represents.

The question of a "public option" is critical to Black wellness.

October jobless numbers paints bleak picture for Black Americans.

Republicans score major victories in New Jersey and Virginia.

The top stories covering key Election Day races for November 4, 2009.

Senator Harry Reid pushes public option but says opt-out is necessary.

Capitol Hill event to focus on Black fathers and healthy families.

President has virtually abandoned Democratic mayoral candidate.

The Nobel Committee repudiates the "Bush Doctrine."

It's time to throw out the playbook on urban violence and start anew.

Newly released September BLS data bears little good news for Blacks.

Rep. John Conyers to host forum on the Republic of Haiti at CBCF ALC.

Institute for the Black World 21st Century hosts Black Family Summit.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual conference begins tomorrow.

Voting along party lines, the House reprimands Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC).

The text of President Obama's speech on health care reform.

Text of the President's speech at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA.

Blacks sinking under the weight of the current economic downturn.

New Jersey's governor seeks greater minority access to stimulus dollars.

The hate of the extreme right re-emerges in reaction to the Obama presidency.

Dr. Ron Daniels recounts the first pilgrimage to Haiti in 2004.

Two state races may shape Democrat’s first term in the White House.

Long-term impact of joblessness being ignored in current crisis.

Brooklyn native seeks to lead borough; focusing on education and housing.

Desperate for any reason to oppose the President, "birthers" have hit new low.

You can't make this stuff up. It seems like the Village Idiots have taken over.

Race, class and a generation gap helped fuel confrontation in Cambridge.

With the public showing fatigue, President goes on offense.

Dr. Ron Daniels provides background on the special briefing he convened on Capitol Hill.

The NAACP needs to find lessons in past successes.

Dr. Regina Benjamin is appointed Surgeon General by President Obama.

The White House convenes meeting on urban issues.

A historic Black cemetery outside of Chicago has been violated by workers.

We salute the life, legacy and music of Michael Jackson.

0ur annual tradition of publishing Frederick Douglass' historic speech.

Supreme Court sides with white firefighters in New Haven case.

Michael Jackson dies of apparent cardiac arrest at age 50.

The Haiti Support Project has set the date for its Pilgrimage.

Journalist Ed Gordon hosts father-daughter dance to celebrate fatherhood.

The United States Senate has issued an apology for slavery. Now what?

The first Black to lead the New York State Senate is ousted in a coup.

Speech to Islamic community is new ground for an American President.

Congressman seeks to become the first Black governor of Alabama.

Black workers are becoming collateral damage in this recession.

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis spearheads briefing on fatherhood.

Attack on Supreme Court nominee likely to backfire on Republicans.

Former Vice President is using fear as a party building exercise.

Rep. Yvette Clarke and Rep. Chaka Fattah to lead 2009 annual conference.

While overall jobs losses slowed in April, Blacks were hit the hardest.

NBA legend Dave Bing scores a victory in special mayoral election.

It no longer has Motown, and automakers are failing; Detroit is in trouble.

Seniors at historically Black Xavier University triumph over Katrina.

Maryland college reacts to news of flu detection in state.

Nation's oldest Black fraternity calls on Obama to focus on men and boys.

Howard U. Hospital Child Development Center preschoolers go to the White House.

Howard University Economics Department chair picked by Obama.

Game is losing its historic connection with Black Americans.

National Museum of African American History and Culture design unveiled.

President Obama continues to enjoy high public approval.

March was another dismal month, reveals Labor Department data.

Miami attorney chosen to lead Board of Trustees at alma mater.

GM CEO is sent packing as President delivers ultimatum.

Two day symposium on the Black Power movement kicks off today.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court reverses sentences of corrupt judges.

National Urban League's policy report focuses on key issues.

Dr. John Hope Franklin, a “scholar’s scholar,” has died.

President seeks to re-assure country that economy can recover.

We celebrated Obama; will we have a second shot when he's done?

Becomes first sitting President to visit famous late night show.

DC event to focus on healthy marriages and responsible parenting.

The buzzards are circling the corporate honchos at A.I.G.

National Museum of African American History to host 2-day event.

Lays out plan to support small businesses at White House meeting.

Ed Gordon calls out fathers.

Michael Steele is backpedaling against criticism from the right.

Bureau of Labor Statistics data looks at regional unemployment.

The President outlined his education agenda yesterday.

Ruling likely to limit opportunities for Blacks seeking office.

The recession is taking a disastrous turn on the Black community.

Treasury Secretary announces plan to address foreclosure crisis.

President Obama has released his first budget; change is evident.

NBA Hall of Famer Dave Bing has his sights set on City Hall.

President Obama declared the nation ready for economic recovery.

President Obama's remarks to a joint session of Congress.

With cities under siege, Black mayors are front and center.

GOP governors are taking aim at President Obama's recovery plan.

President Obama announced his plan to confront foreclosures.

How much longer the Black college can survive is anyone's guess.

President Obama signs the $787 billion economic recovery bill.

Burris' revelations in recent days may send him packing for home.

GM and Chrysler come back to the pump to "fill her up" with cash.

Republican Senator bows out of consideration for Commerce post.

Make no mistake about it, the fight is on for stimulus dollars.

The deal on the stimulus package leaves few Democrats happy.

The nation's mayors are struggling to keep their cities afloat.

The Senate passed its version of the economic stimulus bill.

The Senate version of the stimulus bill cuts valuable programs.

The President goes on the offensive to push his stimulus bill.

William Coleman is a pioneering lawyer and civil rights champion.

The Census Bureau snapshot of family life among Black Americans.

Gov. Jon Corzine addresses civic association in New Jersey.

January data provides new fuel for Obama economic recovery plan.

President announces salary cap for execs at firms seeking aid.

Robert C. Weaver was the first Black on a President's Cabinet.

Eric Holder was confirmed last night as the next Attorney General.

Party's right wing prevents it from celebrating Black progress.

Republicans make their own history with the choice of Steele.

Mass layoffs record new high as job losses continue in 2009.

The Illinois Senate has removed Governor Rod Blagojevich.

House passes economic recovery bill in a straight partisan vote.

Mr. Obama traveled to Capitol Hill to win support for his plan.

Major companies announced layoffs Monday affecting over 60,000.

Partisan bickering is breaking out over the recovery package.

President Obama delivered his first weekly address on Saturday.

The massive economic recovery bill is winding through Congress.

The inaugural address of President Barack Hussein Obama.

Barack Hussein Obama is the 44th President of the United States.

Rev. Sharpton calls for a new direction for America's children.

Our news team will cover the 53rd Presidential Inauguration.

President Bush gave his farewell address from the White House.

Package includes a range of provisions that could help Blacks

Roland Burris takes his seat as the junior Senator from Illinois.

Report shows how partisan politics infested DOJ under Bush.

Head of the Barbara Jordan Institute offers views on drug policy.

Obama calls for 3 million jobs by 2010 to beat back recession.

Real extent of Black joblessness hidden by official number.

Jobless report shows need for quick action on Capitol Hill.

Bush I, Bush II, Carter, Clinton and Obama talk "shop."

Senate Majority Leader plays a high stakes game of chicken

Black Caucus seats 41 members in 111th Congress.

Will Harry Reid "block" the door?

Richardson bows out over inquiry.

Illinois governor calls party's "bluff," names Obama replacement.

Economic recovery plan to also target unemployed young adults.

Dallas,Texas History maker is named to Obama Cabinet trade post.

Sensing greater job losses, the President-elect raises jobs goal.

President announces a $17.4 billion aid package for auto makers.

Extra! Extra!: A cry that is a distant memory as papers vanish.

In a "post-racial" presidency, will Black colleges survive?

New Jersey official named by Obama to head E.P.A.

The Electoral College meets today to elect the President.

Cash strapped cities and states are using fees to cover red ink.

Blagojevich's arrest should be a wake up call for Black voters.

Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. denies any role in "pay to play."

Blagojevich charged with trying to sell Obama's old Senate seat.

New book traces the history of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Congress and the White House likely to announce package today.

Calls for largest public investments since the 1950's.

Monday press conference with mayors to focus on infrastructure.

As cities' fiscal picture erodes, Black community is at risk.

Embattled Congressman loses seat to Vietnamese-American activist.

Black men and teens falling farther behind.

Auto CEOs come before Senate Banking Committee with hats in hand.

Nation's governors meet with the President-elect in Philadelphia.

For many Blacks, it's hardly new news.

HIV/AIDS crisis in Black community is of epidemic proportion.

Rice to serve as the Permanent Representative to the U.N.

Today is the 100th birthday of the late Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

former Federal reserve chair Paul Volcker to lead group.

Think tank executive named by Obama.

Desiree Rogers to control White House events.

Gov. Bill Richardson is picked to head Commerce Department.

Obama names the economic equivalent of his 'Dream Team.'

President-elect is beginning to round out his administration.

Calls for an Economic Recovery plan to create 2.5 million jobs.

Democrats on Capitol Hill elect leadership for 111th Congress.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac move to help homeowners.

Leading voice against Iraq War to take helm of Black Caucus

Party of Lincoln is becoming party of white resistance.

Obama picks confidant for key staff position.

Transition team begins review of federal agencies.

New York Gov. David Paterson calls for emergency budget cuts.

Former Phoenix Suns star Kevin Johnson is new mayor of Sacramento

President-elect Obama and wife paid a visit to their new home.

October's numbers reveal high Black unemployment.

President-elect chooses fellow Chicagoan to lead team.

Illinois Senator makes history and is headed to the White House.

NSnewstv.com reports live from Johnson C. Smith University

After the longest campaign in history, it's time to vote.

Vote! It's that simple. It's up to our community to make history.

It's the final push for Barack Obama and John McCain.

The real events that made the Obama candidacy possible.

A look at the 8 states that could determine the next President.

The Federal Reserve lowers its overnight rate to 1 percent.

Federal ATF agents foil plans of white supremacists.

A recap of the top stories impacting Black America on April 17, 2009..

The top stories in the nation's press for September 6, 2011.

The top stories in the nation's press for September 24, 2015.

New Jersey does the right thing for diverse communities.

Five ways to energize your fundraising for 2020.

War with Iran Is ill-advised and thoughtless.

"Living Legend" Tom Joyner's career has transformed Black media.

The very creation of ‘America’ is an idea some considered ‘too far left’

It's time to prepare Generation Z for battle.

How to raise our children to become philanthropists.

School Vouchers Are a Failed Experiment

Black and brown people need to prepare for the long haul.

Hiring an HBCU president: questions for presidents and trustees.

Spike Lee’s Best Director Nomination is long overdue.

Creating your own nonprofit business plan.

What if? Preparing for the future.

A fresh approach to meetings.

Inhumane immigration policy is an inapt solution to an imaginary crisis.

Crisis and community – nonprofits and fundraising in the Latino community.

Nonprofits and fundraising in the Latino community.

Separated by Borders: Immigration Policy Rips Families Apart.

The importance of roles and responsibilities.

Technology and communication - keep it human!

Black Entertainment Trailblazer: The legacy of Debra Lee.

Nonprofits for “them” or for all of us?

Diane Nash: A civil rights icon celebrates her 80th birthday.

When is the right time for a fundraising campaign?

There is no witness for the evil now committed in the name of the Almighty.

Congressional Black Caucus introduces bill based on NUL Marshall Plan.

Corporate leaders offer more than money.

State of Black America: African-Americans Underrepresented in Tech Industries

What is your fundraising legacy?

Starbucks arrests show implicit bias is hiding in plain sight.

Hiring your new leader.

To truly honor Dr. King, we must return to the battlefield of justice.

Philanthropic investments in the Black community

Toward a movement to expand the pubic space and culture of rights in America

#MLK50 - Where Do We Go From Here?

March for Our Lives follows a venerable tradition of social activism.

Razor-thin election results show the importance of voting.

Lights, cameras, Inclusion Riders: Reflecting reality on and off screen.

What’s a volanthropist? A dolunteer?

Black (Immigrant) Lives Matter.

Black Panther is the Superhero - and Heroines - we deserve.

Nothing stands in the way of gun reform but courage and lack of will.

Lane College, headed in the right direction.

Urban Leaguers ready to fight for a fair and accurate 2020 Census.

How to increase board giving and fundraising.

Lung cancer hits home as the disease devastates the Black community.

Should Board members give?

Haiti slur; reprehensible but not surprising.

Volunteer management - key to nonprofit success.

In Trump, it’s the ignorance of the man that is offensive.

How to support nonprofit volunteers.

King's anti-poverty campaign experiences a 21st century revival.

There are other ways to serve the nation than running for president.

The power of nonprofit volunteer leadership.

Current times reflect the nation’s unfinished business of 50 years ago.

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of a momentous year in civil rights.

2017: Pass or fail?

'Tis the season to remain woke.

National Urban League mourns the loss of trailblazing journalist Simeon Booker.

Arts as a strategy for community and economic development.

What’s under the tree for your nonprofit?

Will racist behavior face the same scrutiny as sexual harassment?

Online giving and sexual harassment.

Honor the people in your life.

No success without a successor: Urban League 25.

History of Thanksgiving in the U.S. is a quest for unity.

Oscar winner's commitment to social justice earns accolades.

What business are we in?

Start where you are.

The digital revolution will be powered by Black Millennials.

Three things you need to know to solicit a gift for a nonprofit.

Are you too busy to fundraise?

Racist extremism remains a crisis in the United States.

When a person shows their true loathsome self, stop expecting better.

Does your special event make money?

As students head back to school, we support their plans success.

We are entering a season of resistance like none other.

Reinstate DACA and protect Dreamers.

Freedom can’t be won by a tweet, Facebook post or via Instagram.

Strike while the iron is hot!

Tribute to Harriet Tubman is a step forward; abandoning plan would be a mistake.

A White House intent on whitening America.

The nation must come together to help Hurricane Harvey victims rebuild.

Teamwork and strategy – 4 keys to success.

Old school fundraising.

As ancestors of enslaved Africans, we are obligated to fight racism.

Trump’s Black enablers have shackled our dignity.

In Charlottesville and North Korea, our past is present.

Affirmative Action: Dissecting rhetoric from reality.

Radical thoughts about nonprofit boards.

Blacks in suburban communities are catching hell too.

What the CFRE??##!!?

Ferguson Empowerment Center is a tribute to movement for social change.

Money is not enough.

We are a nation of hypocrites and liars posing as leaders.

50 Years of Black Mayors.

Board summer refreshers.

Time for a retreat!

Gun lobby is the ultimate threat to Black survival in America.

Civil rights icon Rev. William Barber charts new course down beaten paths.

Two lives, two deaths symbolize the dangers facing Black women.

State officials defy sham Trump election commission.

Are you intimidated by your nonprofit peers?

Planned confusion solutions.

Back to the future: Civil rights, Wade Henderson and the next generation.

A President's deception should alarm the nation.

It’s time we affirmed the human rights of Black children in America.

Remembering the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy at 100.

Patience and timing - everything won't happen by Friday.

Trump administration charts a course to criminal injustice.

Weapon of Mass Deception: Trump's Sham Voting Fraud Commission.

Understanding the fundraising process will decrease your stress.

Three powerful fundraising tools.

We are witnessing the height of lies and corruption in the Trump White House.

The National Urban League presents "State of Black America" airs May 31.

A powerful way to honor mothers.

2017 State of Black America: Protect our Progress.

Choosing and using a donor management system.

Forced out at FOX. The king of cable news gets canceled.

The Henrietta Lacks story is about corporate abuse, not family dysfunction.

America needs comprehensive infrastructure investment.

Choosing and using a donor management system.

Beyond cowardly, the killer of Robert Godwin deserves street justice.

In a victory for voting rights, Texas I.D. law struck down for fifth time.

Five ways to de-energize your board.

National Urban League mourns the passing of civil rights icon Roger Wilkins.

Responding to rejection: retreat or resilience?

Team Trump has raised lying to an art form.

What every board member should know.

Federal budget proposal favors military contractors over citizens.

The fight against white cultural oppression in Black identity.

Recent attack in NYC demands a congressional inquiry.

4 things to consider when approaching philanthropic decision makers.

Gorsuch has not met the civil rights standard to earn our support.

The Founders’ reach from the grave frustrates the anti-history President.

The pros and cons of engaging political leaders.

President Trump manages to poison all that he touches.

American Health Care Act: Un-American, Un-Healthy and Un-Caring.

How to build a successful volunteer engagement program.

Trump employs ignorance as a strategy to undermine our democracy.

Viola Davis: A historic talent earns a historic distinction.

Gifts for gifts? What is your practice when it comes to thanking donors?

Private prisons resurrection represents pay-to-play.

Immigration agenda seems intent on preserving whiteness in America.

Claims of "fake news" are an insult to an institution that advances liberty.

Secrets to passionate leadership.

Yale University consigns a present-day monument to the past.

What is "capacity" and "infrastructure?"

U.S. Senate has failed to move the needle when it comes to diversity.

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune - world class fundraiser.

Hyper-partisanship has left us morally bankrupt and spiritually depleted.

New Justice must bring independence to the Supreme Court.

The president is exhibiting behavior we associate with terrorists.

Trump is a symptom of a disease. Our youth represent the cure.

More than a plan: Three things you need to implement your fundraising plan.

The 45th President takes a fast-track to the gutter.

Where will the funding come from?

An inaugural address worthy of ridicule and rejection.

A new America must be born.

10 ways to refine your fundraising readiness in 2017.

Yes, Blacks must be exceptional again to show America the better.

Defining your giving priorities in 2017.

Trump will be Reagan on steroids.

The fundraising doctor is in!

The nomination of Senator Sessions.

The FUNdraising Doctor is in!

Friendraising: historic civil rights site restoration.

Foreign influence and the integrity of our democracy.

The nation is still in formation and the revolution continues.

Three things you can do to launch fundraising in the new year.

World AIDS Day 2016: Envisioning the beginning of the end.

Diversity and inclusion.

Fidel Castro: A legend loved and loathed.

When we are at our lowest giving thanks elevates our spirit

Looking for ways to make democracy more democratic.

Do not be complacent in the face of hate.

Creating a culture of fundraising – part two.

At some point, you have to decide what’s worth fighting for

Creating a culture of fundraising.

America faces a time for racial healing.

For Black Americans, a different approach is required

In a volatile election year, MLK spoke truth to power.

Democracy at the Ballot Box: #OurVoteMatters

Three ways to retain staff and board members.

We can’t sacrifice principles for the sake of political expediency.

Ohio bus tour encourages voters of color to head to the polls.

Stop pretending that elections have been fair in America

Watching the presidential debates was a form of political torture.

2016 presidential election farce distracts from serious crises in America