By Dr. James C. Perkins, President Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. This year, the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) celebrates its 55th anniversary. We are in our emerald year of providing God’s work around the world. The PNBC denomination was founded through the Civil Rights Movement and became the spiritual home of Dr. Martin […]

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Every person deserves to be counted and given equal protection, not just some of us.

Following what Georgia officials are calling a "clerical error," two women filed a lawsuit claiming the personal information of over six million voters was released in a massive data breach.

Voting is so important, and in 2015, it’s become a favorable trend to pay close attention to the elections. If you registered in the State of Pennsylvania, be sure to check the Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners website to guarantee you’ll be able to vote during this upcoming election. Access their website HERE. On […]

Nigeria welcomed its new president yesterday, the military leader and northern Muslim, Muhammadu Buhari.

Courtesy of CNN Dot Com A few weeks ago, President Obama suggested that mandatory voting could offset money’s influence in politics.  During the recent midterm elections, only about 40 percent of the voting population actually cast a ballot.  Some countries such as Australia have mandatory voting.  This mandatory voting is they have to actually go […]

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You’ve hit the streets. You’ve carried picket signs. You’ve joined choruses “No Justice, No Peace,” “I Can’t Breathe,” and even “Fight the Power.” You were angered…

Voting is a basic right and a fundamental expression of our freedom. This summer marked the 50th Anniversary of Freedom Summer. During the summer of…

Election Day is once again here, and we are encouraging everyone in the Tri-State to exercise their vote come November 5th.  If you are registered to vote in the state of New Jersey make sure you visit the New Jersey Department of State website for all your do’s and don’t this coming election day.  You […]

  Desiline Victor, a 102-year-old Miami woman who waited for hours to vote in the last election, got a standing ovation from the nation’s top leaders…

The President of United States Barack Obama talked to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about what happened at the debate with challenger Mitt Romney and the importance of voting in the 2012 Presidential Election. Popular Stories:  Donnie McClurkin Mends ‘Broken’ Relationship With 12-Year-Old Son Matthew! [VIDEO] Bishop Jakes’ Daughter, Sarah Henson Gets Divorce After Four Years […]