Poverty
Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors
LeBron James’ Foundation To Open Akron Community Center

The LeBron James Family Foundation will open a community center in Akron that will provide families with financial literacy resources…
by NewsOne Staff
12.19.20
Today - Season 69
Tyler Perry Gifts Atlanta Nonprofit With Van

Tyler Perry gifted a van to an Atlanta nonprofit that provides the homeless with health and hygiene products.
by NewsOne Staff
07.06.20
Little girl eating vegetable salad.
Teacher Delivers Meals To His Students Amid Coronavirus

A Mississippi-based math teacher is combating food insecurity among his students by delivering breakfast and lunch to them daily.
by NewsOne Staff
05.10.20
NBA: SEP 30 Atlanta Hawks Media Day
Trae Young Eliminates Medical Debt For Atlanta Families

NBA star Trae Young assisted in eliminating $1 million in medical debt for underprivileged families in Atlanta.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Children's sports team charity drive for donations, local disaster relief.
13-Year-Old Launches Initiative For Classmates In Need

A middle schooler from Louisiana created a closet at his school to provide his classmates in need with clothes and…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors
LeBron Aims To Combat Hunger In Underserved Communities

NBA star LeBron James teamed up with Walmart to fight hunger in America.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
10 itemsUN VISIT TO MUNGOTE IDP CAMP
Couple Ripped For Tone-Deaf Wedding Photos In Congo

Not here for it.
by Clarissa Hamlin
10.26.18
Freezing weather threatens lives of homeless in USA
UN Report On Poverty Criticizes Trump’s Policies

A U.N. report rebuked the Trump administration for pursuing policies to remove the safety net for millions of poor people…
by nigelroberts1
06.03.18
SiriusXM's Town Hall With HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, Hosted By Armstrong Williams
Ben Carson: 'Poverty Is A State Of Mind'

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said Wednesday that "poverty is a state of mind" during an interview with…
by Clarissa Hamlin
05.24.17
Baltimore protests Freddie Gray's death
Housing Affordability Crisis Gets Worse

People in Black and Hispanic communities are spending nearly half their income on rent.
by nigelroberts1
03.30.17
Rachel Dolezal
Rachel Dolezal Is Almost Homeless

Dolezal's life took a jaw-dropping dive after a local reporter in Spokane, Washington, questioned her identity during a live news…
by NewsOne Staff
02.28.17
US President Barack Obama delivers his farewell address
Where Was Sasha?

Sasha Obama was noticeably absent during President Obama's final speech on Tuesday. According to reports, she was studying for an…
by NewsOne Staff
01.11.17
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Hillary Clinton Predicted To Win Election

The HuffPost forecast model shows Clinton has a 98.2 percent chance of becoming the nation’s next president and will likely…
by NewsOne Staff
11.08.16
Preacher Preaching the Gospel
‘It’s About What’s Right & What’s Wrong:’ Clergy…

On Monday, hundreds of people representing educators, civil rights and voting rights groups, labor, and environmental activists gathered at 30…
by Kenon White
03.15.18
Chicago Police Shoot And Kill Teen On City's West Side
Chicago Sees Deadliest Holiday Weekend Of Gun Violence

The violence reached a fever pitch on Labor Day, when 31 people were shot between 6 a.m. on Monday and…
by NewsOne Staff
03.16.18
President Obama Speaks On The Economy In Brady Press Briefing Room
Clinton & Ryan Combat Poverty

Hillary Clinton and Paul Ryan have apparently reached across the aisle to support a ground-breaking anti-poverty plan.
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Poverty Initiative Rollout
Republicans Unveil Their Plan To Combat Poverty

House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Republicans are looking for ways to combat poverty in America and unveiled their plan…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
New Orleans Residents Return to Housing Projects
Poverty "Need Not And Must Not Be Permanent"

During this week's installment of the CBC's Message to America, Representative James Clyburn (D-SC) discusses his "10-20-30" proposal, which seeks…
by NewsOne Staff, brought to you by Congressional Black Caucus
03.15.18
Senior man holding his head in pain.
“Why Are Poor White Voters So Angry?” Founder…

Jonna Ivin, Founder of STIR Journal, explains why poor White voters are chanting 'Trump, Trump Trump' in a new article.
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
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Rich Black Kids More Likely To Be Incarcerated…

African-American kids from rich families are more likely to go to prison than White kids from underprivileged households.
by NewsOne Staff
04.10.18
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