BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In a Capitol Building that still has statues in honor of Jefferson Davis, Barbara Rose Johns will be on the first floor of the...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In announcing his candidacy, Turnage said the district was the poorest in the poorest state when he was born and remains so more...
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THE AFRO — “From a clinical standpoint, one of the biggest hurdles for military personnel dealing with PTSD is the pervasive stigma around mental health,” said...
SAN DIEGO VOICE AND VIEWPOINT — During the 1950s, when men worked outside the home and wives cared for the household, Mardelle and Tom raised four...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — “Jimmy Cliff has taken his final bow, but his voice will continue to echo in dancehalls, churches, and quiet moments of...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Cassandra Griffen was born on Jan. 25, 1950 in Wilson, N.C. Her parents, Charles Richard Griffen and Bertha Baynes Griffen, were educators in...
THE AFRO — After serving 27 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Gardner’s conviction was overturned – one of more than 140 cases...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Her most recent gifts to historically Black colleges and universities surpass $400 million this year alone. These are not gestures. They are declarations....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The hotel housed many key figures in African American history, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rev. Ralph Abernathy. It served as...
THE AFRO — In March 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would cancel the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program,...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — After watching last year’s race as a spectator cheering her friends on, she was inspired by seeing disabled athletes overcome immense...
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BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Coming up this month, hundreds of families will gather for Hampton University’s annual Homecoming weekend. Hampton’s football field is about so much more...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — It’s incumbent upon all of us to give kids the skills, interests and networks for family-sustaining careers, and prepare adults for economic opportunities...
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM NEWSWIRE — Lest we forget. Blacks and Jews stood together against racism and antisemitism. Blacks and Jews marched together and went to jail together for...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — And so, this group of revolutionaries, French 75, fought in the dark and battled during broad daylight. Trying to bring justice to a...
THE ATLANTA VOICE — From ripe plantains and juicy jerk chicken topped on pizzas to charcoal pesto spread on dough and sprinkled with a bit of...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — The emotional ceremony marked a fitting tribute to Fraser-Pryce’s remarkable 18-year career, honoring her for a “lifetime of speed, excellence, and...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — “After more than two decades, the All-Star Game has become a tradition and one of the marquee events for local high school...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — On Oct. 15, 2025, leaders from across the industry will converge at the Motor City Casino Hotel & Conference Center in Detroit for...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Jonathan Del Palmer as Marc Anthony and Brandon Carter as Julius X in “Julius X,” running at Folger Shakespeare Theatre until Oct. 26...
THE AFRO — Experts stress that family and community support can be lifesaving in preventing suicide, with simple acts like listening, showing up and connecting loved...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Black Theatre Day is more than just a celebration; it is a call to action encouraging year-round support and recognition of Black theatre....
TEXAS METRO NEWS — “[Cheryl Smith’s] influence continues to ripple outward through the countless students she has trained, supported, and inspired,” said Angela Lang, a senior...
