By Ann Challet Special to the NNPA from New America Media SACRAMENTO—While millions of children nationwide face extreme difficulties due to having parents who are incarcerated or under criminal supervision, State Senator Mark Leno thinks change is coming. “The good news is that after many decades of building [more] prisons to incarcerate [more] of our […]
FORT WAYNE—Luke NaThalang is not your typical guy. In an age where the norm is to focus on personal advancement above all else, whether it be in business or politics, NaThalang’s personal mantra is devotion to others. He’s active in the community, serving a number of organizations in various capacities, including vice president of the […]
By Eric D. Hackley REDMOND: I could go on and on about my experiences in Fort Wayne. They haven’t been pleasant. I try to support our black businesses in Fort Wayne as much I can. We’re going to have to unite. We can forget about the churches because they’re not going to do anything. Now you […]
Pulitzer Prize-winner Gwendolyn Brooks epitomized the idea of a true poet—a guardian of the reality of the people’s soul.
Major developments in the Alfred Wright murder case since the family’s demand for investigations into what they believe has been a massive cover-up…
Seven teams participated in the Sixth Annual Black History Bowl, Feb. 20 at Weisser Park Youth Center, sponsored by the City of Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Dept
Fort Wayne native Beverly “Granny” Elkins had to bury her 19-year-old grandson William “JR” Norfleet III on Jan. 27, a victim of lung cancer.
By Brenda Robinson—Black History Month is an appropriate time to honor Maya Angelou, who has touched the souls of Americans and non-Americans and showed us how to live our best lives.
“Reflecting the interests of all members of our community is not just a task on our to-do list, it’s a state of mind in our everyday work,” said Charles Shepard, FWMoA Executive Director.
With the passing of the prolific poet, playwright, essayist, and critic Amiri Baraka, one of the literary giants of the 20th century was called home.
Frost Illustrated Struggling To Survive After Thousands Stolen (21Alive)
A well-known newspaper that’s been around for 45 years may cease to exist. The publisher of “Frost Illustrated” says thousands of dollars were stolen, which has put the weekly newspaper in the red.
Video: Eric Hackley interviews James Redmond
James Redmond expresses frustration with Fort Wayne, Indiana Black Pastors not showing forthright, non-apologetic Black Community leadership…
Watch: First Look At Andre 3000 As Jimi Hendrix In New Biopic, All Is By My Side
The first footage from a new Jimi Hendrix biopic has been released online, featuring Andre Benjamin, aka Outkast’s Andre 3000, as Hendrix.
Video: Alice Walker—Beauty in Truth
“Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth” is the first film biography of writer and activist Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Color Purple.”
Chrome Cats “Best Life” music video
Chrome Cats officially entered Billboard’s Top 40 Indicator Charts a second time after hundreds of thousands of views this highly anticipated single “Best Life.”
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