“Born, bred, toasted, buttered, jellied, and honeyed in Harlem” in 1937, Audrey Smaltz was a force to be reckoned with almost from the time she could...
The mayors said their jurisdictions lack the substantial subsidies needed to move shovel-ready affordable housing projects forward and help address the state’s homelessness crisis.
Turner lived in Oakland during the early twentieth century, a period when opportunities for both women and African Americans in engineering, manufacturing, and invention were extremely...
Newsom defended the regulations Aug. 19, citing the commission’s projected savings for consumers. “I think it was a good choice,” said Newsom. “Save a billion dollars...
The inaugural celebration brought together elected officials, airport executives and Frontier Airlines leadership. Participants included U.S. Representative Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Port of...
Weber spoke Aug. 18 at the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento as part of its California Leaders Speaker Series. She encouraged eligible Californians to...
Ayushi Roy, of San Francisco, was appointed state chief technology officer at the California Department of Technology. Roy has taught at Harvard Kennedy School since 2022...
During a recent meeting with AASEG, Loop Capital and local construction and business leaders, participants discussed creating pathways that would allow smaller firms to move beyond...
The mission of Youth Alive! Is to “break the cycle of violence, heal trauma, and uplift a thriving community of leaders, to save lives in Oakland...
Jendayi refused to leave her home on Tuesday as approximately 15 to 19 deputies arrived to enforce a court order removing her from the property. The...
Cuba has long held a unique place in conversations about race, revolution and international Black solidarity. Its history has intersected with African liberation movements, anti-colonial struggles...
By Kathy Chouteau, The Richmond Standard On 23rd Street Sunday, Richmond did what Richmond often does in its hardest moments: It showed up. Hundreds of community members...
Perkins believes that health is not simply physical. It is emotional, mental, and spiritual. And for much of his life, he says, his faith and philosophy...
Imam Bilal Hassan shares the Madinah model for building unity, character, and community. Learn from this inspiring Jummah Khutbah.
Aframnews unveils a fresh, dynamic new logo! Get ready for a bolder, brighter future in news coverage.
Vic Mensa reveals why selling out to sponsors isn't the path to true wealth, emphasizing creative ownership and collective power. Learn how artists can build sustainable...
This Friday, join us for "Let's Talk"! We're discussing utility costs with the Public Service Commission, clean energy, and supporting Black entrepreneurs.
Black Business Month honors Reginald F. Lewis. Black media is vital for telling our stories.
Get ready for the DC Jazz Festival! Sunny Sumter previews an unforgettable event bringing music and community together Sept. 2-6.
The Durant Family Foundation's annual Back-to-School event equipped P.G. County students with supplies and resources for a successful year. A community celebration offered fun and essential...
By Dominic Boston As a young Black man, this topic is personal to me. When people discuss mental health, they usually don’t picture someone who...
BLACKPRESSUSA—Young Black men are often taught to carry pain without showing it. But silence is not strength, and changing that lesson could save lives.
Headlines are heavy, culture is moving. Black Press USA's Morning Show breaks down the hottest topics in politics, tech, art, and more.
Heavy headlines, hot topics. Join us on Black Press USA's Morning Show as we break down politics, tech, art, and culture with Niele Anderson and Dr....
BAYOU BEAT NEWS — For Black audiences, the bridge to Dolly will always run through Whitney Houston. Parton wrote “I Will Always Love You” as she...
