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Chuck D’s New Culture Media App Brings the Noise for Users

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent With beta testing completed, Bring the Noise is now in full effect. Public Enemy, founder and legendary...

Dr. Camika Royal Gets Real About the Needs of Black Students

By Aziah Siid, Word in Black Dr. Camika Royal isn’t a fan of public education. “As somebody who has been an educator for 24 years, the...

What Does the LAUSD Strike Mean for Black Students?

By Aziah Siid, Word in Black  For tens of thousands of bus drivers, teacher’s aides, special education assistants, and numerous other low-paid essential school workers...

Ruby Duncan: The Woman who Gambled for Welfare Rights in Las Vegas and Won

By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Afro News  Maryland Public Television (MPT) is celebrating Women’s History Month and a very special woman, Ruby Duncan, tonight. The...

Chuck D Talks Rap’s Rise Through ‘Fight the Power’ Doc

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop became a cultural phenomenon against the backdrop of American history, and now Public...