Tag: community activist
Nipsey Hussle’s legacy inspires 3 years after his murder
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Entertainment Writer, Associated Press
Even though Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside a Los Angeles clothing store three years ago, the...
Global Icon, Dr. Willie L. Morrow Passes
By Dr. William Tayari Howard, Contributing Writer
Dr. Willie L. Morrow, a global icon, pioneer, author, chemist, publisher, and community activist passed away Wednesday, June...
NNPA Honors Dr. Ebony Hilton with National Leadership Award
As a practicing physician at the University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Dr. Hilton has continued advocating for underserved and marginalized populations. Her efforts have...
Russell Simmons, Erica Ford Continue Decades-Long Tradition Uplifting Mothers of Murder Victims
Erica Ford has received honors for implementing concepts for increasing safety that New York City officials said have resulted in a 10 percent reduction...
From Snoop Dogg to President Obama: Tributes to Community Activist Nipsey Hussle
“It is heartbreaking to again lose a member of our family. It is a heartbreak because it’s so unnecessary. It is so painful to...