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Black children rank last on milestone index

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Despite great progress that grew out of the Civil Rights Movement, “a web of stubborn obstacles remains” that prevents children of color,…

Jimmy Carter says his life shaped by ‘Black Culture’

AUSTIN, Texas (NNPA) – Although he grew up in a rural farming community in Georgia during an era of rigid racial segregation in the 1920s…

Black families becoming more aware of autism

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – As Camille Proctor watched her one year-old son, she knew something wasn’t right. He played with others and enjoyed affection, but he…

US Retail Sales Up Strong 1.1 Percent In March

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales in March rose by the largest amount in 18 months, led by strong gains in sales of autos, furniture…

Bush says education achievement gap is ‘scandalous’

AUSTIN, Texas – Former President George W. Bush said the education achievement gap – up to four years at some grade-levels – is a “nation…

Pittsburgh’s Billy Porter on ‘Kinky Boots’ anniversary, new CD

NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing Billy Porter does when a visitor enters his dressing room is look down. “Oh, I like those shoes.…

MTV Movie Awards big Hollywood studio plug-fest

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Last year, the MTV Movie Awards moved up its broadcast date from June to April to incorporate a summer movie plug-fest.…

‘Hunger Games’ top winner at MTV Movie Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” earned the prize for best film at Sunday night’s MTV Movie Awards, besting even top Oscar…

Official IDs White supremacist as Kansas attacks suspect

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) – The man accused of killing three people in attacks at a Jewish community center and Jewish retirement complex near Kansas…

With $41.4M, ‘Captain America’ holds off ‘Rio 2′

NEW YORK (AP) — “Captain America” continued to flex its Marvel muscle at the global box office, as “The Winter Soldier” took in $41.4 million…

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