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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.
From loss to legacy: discover how a personal motto born from tragedy became a thriving brand and supportive wellness community. #ForeverRemainMotivated #Resilience
Sister Spokesman's AI Era recap is in! Join us Oct 3 for a vital discussion: cancer has no gender. Get tickets now!
Elijah Moore discusses financial literacy, emergency funds, and generational wealth. He's not chasing rich, but comfort and freedom from financial worry.
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Black voters have long been a reliable base for the Democratic Party, but political strategists and voters indicate that years of inconsistent engagement...
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Recent industry reports and artist comments indicate that Black artists are struggling to sell concert tickets, highlighting a larger crisis in the touring...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — For many Black families, a significant hurdle to homeownership is not the monthly mortgage payment, but rather the initial costs such as down...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — A class-action settlement involving predatory auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) has resulted in $694 million in relief for an estimated 55,000 consumers....
HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — August Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" explores Ma Rainey's struggle for control over her music during a 1920s recording session, highlighting...
Maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high for Black mothers in California. This week, we break down five critical stories, including the fight for Black maternal health.
