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Dave Chappelle (78399)

Master of comedy Dave Chappelle receives ‘Mark Twain Prize for American Humor’

by Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent October 29, 2019October 22, 2021

On Sunday night, Dave Chappelle, the legendary, no holds barred comedian, was awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Author, trailblazing dancer Misty Copeland has written a children’s book to inspire young girls.
Misty Copeland, soloist for the American Ballet Theatre. (92592)

Breaking Barriers in Ballet: Misty Copeland Set to Receive Trailblazer Award

by Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent September 3, 2019October 21, 2021

Iota Phi Lambda (280088)

Iota Phi Lambda Celebrates 90-Year Anniversary with a Call to Action

by Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent May 27, 2019October 21, 2021

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Politics Noir, Politics-AN

HBCU millennials energized to vote!

by Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent September 10, 2018October 21, 2021

NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson (255377)

NAACP convention closes with call to vote, importance of millennial engagement

by Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent August 4, 2018October 21, 2021

Howard University President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick (265777)

Health, Healthcare-AN

Howard University president talks about living with sickle cell disease

by Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent August 4, 2018October 21, 2021

Panelists discuss the affects of “fake news” on the Black community during the NNPA’s 2018 annual convention in Norfolk, Va. (264438)

Black publishers come together in Norfolk to challenge fake news

by Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent July 10, 2018October 21, 2021