OAKLAND POST — Historically, white conservative forces have sought to suppress Black political participation because Black communities have consistently organized, voted, and fought for policies rooted...
OUR WEEKLY LOS ANGELES / OUR WEEKLY ANTELOPE VALLEY — Assemblymember Corey Jackson introduced AB 1201 to reform California laws that automatically prevent parents with violent...
SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES — A coalition including Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III announced "March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote," scheduled for Friday,...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Nolan Xavier Wells have prompted calls for independent, transparent, and thorough investigations. Salgado Araujo was fatally...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The parents of Nolan Xavier Wells are seeking answers after their son, an 18-year-old Black teenager, was found dead following a Fourth of...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Vernon Hawkins, a veteran organizer and public servant, died on July 2 at age 87. For over 50 years, Hawkins significantly influenced Washington...
SF BAY VIEW — Obi Egbuna Jr. of the Zimbabwe-Cuban Friendship Association developed “Kotelemela Bolingo,” a free music project meaning “Resistance and Love” in Lingala. This...
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — The oft-popular notion, or falsehood, that Clark is some Superwoman who swooped in to save the W, and Black females somehow are her...
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — Visual artist Leslie Barlow's new mural, "Belonging to the Entire Universe," was unveiled at the McKnight Foundation's Minneapolis headquarters. The 66-by-33-foot installation, named...
SF BAY VIEW — Obi Egbuna Jr. of the Zimbabwe-Cuban Friendship Association developed “Kotelemela Bolingo,” a free music project meaning “Resistance and Love” in Lingala. This...
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — More than a century ago, Madam C.J. Walker became America's first self-made female millionaire by building a hair care empire for Black...
THE BLACK CHRONICLE — Oklahoma City native and 1978 Millwood High School graduate Joe Carter was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame in...
AFRO-AMERICAN – WASHINGTON — Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III discusses the importance of land ownership for the Black community, drawing on the teachings of Malcolm X...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — She opened doors for those to come with wisdom, strength, and grace, She challenged wrong, uplifted youth, and quickened justice's pace. Her scholarship...
TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Rosetta Miller-Perry, a prominent newspaper publisher, entrepreneur, and civil rights advocate, died on Friday, June 26, at the age of 91. Miller-Perry received...
AFRO-AMERICAN – WASHINGTON — Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III discusses the importance of land ownership for the Black community, drawing on the teachings of Malcolm X...
SEATTLE MEDIUM — George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Co., died at age 99. He founded the company in 1954 with a $250 loan.
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — The Trump administration has halted plans to feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, a proposal that originated under President Barack Obama...
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Florida’s 20th Congressional District represents a civil rights victory born from immense struggle and sacrifice. The first Black Congressman from Florida, Josiah...
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Numerous organizations, both local and national, are dedicated to advancing the interests of Black communities. Beyond commonly recognized groups, many others are actively...
TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The City of Memphis recently honored native Julia Griggs with an official proclamation for her contributions to storytelling and community impact. Mayor Paul...
ATLANTA VOICE — A mural depicting late journalist Jovita Moore, painted on the exterior wall of a building now occupied by Bellwood Coffee in Grant Park,...
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — A New York man faces felony hate crime charges for allegedly posting a threat against New York State Senator Lea Webb. James...
THE DALLAS WEEKLY — As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a critical question emerges regarding its foundational promise of equality. While fireworks light up celebratory skies,...
SEATTLE MEDIUM — A Reuters photo, taken by Cheney Orr, of a lone Black woman on a Metro train has become a prominent image of America’s...
