100 book bags brought to Twin Cities youth at Ujamaa Place! See the confidence and community spirit in action. #CommunityGiveback #YouthEmpowerment
Deion Sanders urges us to flex, not shrink, in the face of racism. Embrace your power and refuse to compromise your identity.
From clothing to community: discover how a passion project transformed into a space for healing, connection, and empowerment. Join our journey of growth and giving back!
Black gay fatherhood, love, and aging explored in "He Said, He Said, He Said Live!" Tune in Friday 10.2.2026 at 7PM EST.
Achieve financial freedom and live your dream life! Explore travel, comfort, and build generational wealth for your family's future.
Deion Sanders shows us not to shrink, but to FLEX on them! Embrace your authentic self and shine bright, just like Serena. #DeionSanders #Authenticity
Achieve financial freedom to travel the world, live comfortably, and build lasting generational wealth. Your dream life is within reach!
Finals got you stressed? This college run club turns library anxiety into community, inspired by a legend. #FinalsWeek #MentalHealth
See what happens when purpose, leadership, and resilience unite! Join us Friday for powerful conversations on community, culture, and cancer awareness.
Hear from John Rangel, a Defender athlete, in this exclusive interview. Learn more about his journey and support our work at defendernetwork.com.
Meet Elijah Eche, a Defender Athlete. Learn more about his journey and how you can support our work.
Explore a century of Black press archives, tracing civil rights struggles and economic advocacy. Discover historical activism alongside modern community support.
The Defender sits down with Congressman Christian Menefee to discuss critical issues impacting our communities. Don't miss this important conversation.
BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER — “Under CalAIM, there has been this incredible ability to pay for certain things that are helpful to anyone experiencing homelessness,” said Margot...
BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER — For people like Gilbert Ramirez, the dangers of living on the street compound with age. Chronic illnesses become harder to manage, mobility...
Carmen Meeks honors the teachers who saw her potential by helping students find their own. Celebrate her legacy at the 2026 Education Salute!
BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER — Mobile street medicine teams treat the immediate health needs of the unhoused, but barriers to care, trauma, stigma and housing costs can...
California now requires companies to disclose any business ties to slavery. Plus, TSA workers protest, updates on Baby Luna, and Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" charts...
California now requires companies to disclose their historical ties to slavery. Tune in to Black Press USA's Morning Show for more.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — I became paralyzed watching young Marines go outside the base, thinking about their families and whether they would see them again. I began...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The treatment of more than 300,000 Haitians living and working in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) presents such a moment....
Gary Green II unpacks his new book "Playing the Game," revealing embodied brilliance in sports and transcending racial limits. Explore insights from a football legacy and...
Publishing my first book despite early reading struggles taught me there are no limits to achievement with determination and a humble mindset.
After 35 years, Lewis Neal retires from Bakersfield City Schools. He empowered generations of Black students through programs like PROUD Academy.
Beyond the athletic prowess, discover how Gary Green II's book reclaims the humanity of Black athletes by highlighting their divine intelligence and challenging dehumanizing sports language.
