OAKLAND POST — The White House recently released a report criticizing the Smithsonian for supposedly promoting “anti-White activism” and other ideological sins. Buried inside is something...
OAKLAND POST — Organized by Assemblymembers Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-Martinez) and Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove), the celebration featured a video filled with birthday wishes from Democratic...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Health and homelessness share an inextricable link. Learn how one precipitates the other and impacts Black communities, and why preventive strategies matter.
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — Booker T. Washington's philosophy on Black economic progress, articulated over a century ago, remains relevant today. He argued that true freedom for Black...
SEATTLE MEDIUM — A recent panel discussion explored the disproportionately high rates of pregnancy-related deaths among Black American women, even as maternal mortality declines in other...
THE MISSISSIPPI LINK —As we look forward to The Black Press celebrating its 200th anniversary next year, it’s important to look back on where and what...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Josh Gibson, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Negro Leagues history, died at just 35 years old from a stroke....
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Rosetta Miller-Perry has been described as a trailblazer, visionary, motivator, role model and entrepreneur. She was either a founder or charter member of...
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — In 1852, abolitionist Frederick Douglass confronted the United States on its independence, asking, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?"...
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Chris Robinson, a Houston-based illustrator and graphic designer, has built a career focused on telling Black stories through visual art. His journey began...
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER — “I am excited to be on the AU (Tennessee) board as the first non-United Methodist. I was the first female superintendent of...
AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWS & ISSUES — “Revelation” explores the profound range and depth of abstract art created by African American artists from the mid‑20th century to...
THE COMMUNITY VOICE — Unlike last year, when rain forced organizers to cancel the parade, this year’s event enjoyed pleasant weather and helped launch another busy...
ST. LOUIS AMERICAN — Juneteenth celebrations across St. Louis and the Metro East will offer a variety of opportunities to commemorate the holiday through history, music,...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The population of Washington, DC, exceeds that of Wyoming and Vermont and is comparable to several other states. Yet residents of those states...
DALLAS WEEKLY — Shewanda Riley reflects on the impact fathers have on their children's lives, sharing a touching story about her late father and the lessons...
WORD IN BLACK — Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show twice as many people died by suicide in 2023 as from homicide....
TEXAS METRO NEWS — "What terrifies me most is how casually these conversations are now happening. We are discussing armed federal presence near elections as though...
Growing up in North Carolina, she Black Girled her hair her entire life. Her grandma made her sit for box braids when she was small, telling...
The deal transfers ownership to the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) and its affiliate, Oakland Acquisition Company (OAC), and establishes a new strategic partnership...
During the July 14 Board of Supervisors meeting, Board President David Haubert recognized the chapter for its “exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and collective efforts to uplift...
Murphy’s artistic journey is grounded in a lifelong passion for storytelling through visuals. Beginning as a child sketching celebrities, he later expanded into collage, blending illustration...
According to event coordinators, tackling complex issues in the community from multiple angles enables meaningful reform. The discussion covered the justice system’s far-reaching impact on crime...
According to event coordinators, tackling complex issues in the community from multiple angles enables meaningful reform. The discussion covered the justice system’s far-reaching impact on crime...
In her 80s and still actively working as an agricultural engineer, Effie Gant continues to break barriers in urban farming and community leadership. The certified USDA...
