THE CAROLINIAN — Elbert Frank Cox, born in Evansville, Indiana, in 1895, navigated segregated and underfunded public schools before enrolling at Indiana University Bloomington in 1913....
SAN ANTONIO OBSERVER — A new monument named EarthRise in Nassau Bay, Texas, now recognizes Black pioneers and other underrepresented figures who contributed to America’s space...
HOUSTON DEFENDER — A new report from Word In Black’s Insights & Research Division reveals that Black Americans recognize the link between food and health but...
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY - SOUTHERNDIGEST — A new controversy has arisen over changes to the African American Cultural Center, prompting Black students to question the facility's future....
JACKSON ADVOCATE — Fifteen years after NATO’s intervention in Libya, the country remains without a unified government, national elections, or an agreed-upon constitution. This outcome highlights...
INNER-CITY NEWSPAPER — WORD IN BLACK — Families, educators, and mental health experts are emphasizing that affirming a young person's identity can help them process racism...
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — During a visit to Early’s Kitchen in Tallahassee, the Jolly/Graham team, invited by Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor, addressed a crowd about...
HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — Pat Stevenson, Publisher of Harlem Community Newspapers, Inc., reflects on 34 years of publishing community newspapers in Harlem. Stevenson began with a...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — President Donald Trump’s economic record has been a disaster for working families, from tariffs that raised costs on everyday goods to policies that...
As an award-winning communications professional, Wright has worked with corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, artists, and community organizations. In 2026, she expanded that work by...
Lee's professional training took her to New Orleans, where she worked at Restaurant August and expanded her knowledge of Cajun, Creole, and French cuisine under the...
A separate review found that the California Public Utilities Commission’s implementation of AB 2316 had not fulfilled the law’s intent or produced new community solar projects....
The survey defined “comfortable” as spending 50% of income on necessities, 30% on “like-to-haves,” and putting 20% in savings. Are your percentages way out of whack?...
“AB 2624 is fundamentally about freedom -- the freedom from fear that lets our immigrant service providers do their jobs, and the freedom of the press...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — The Indianapolis Colts faced the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 22 at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indy, with the Falcons winning 34-6 in...
TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — The Spruce Street Baptist Church Music Department will host “Songspiration,” a worship service on Sunday, September 13, at 11 a.m. The event, held...
AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEWS AND ISSUES – DALLAS — In Texas, Black children possess significant potential and aspirations, but face substantial hurdles to their success. These challenges stem...
