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A political bombshell out of Detroit! Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers following a church service at Pastor Marvin Winans’ Perfecting Church. Did the pastor know what was coming, or was he caught off guard?

Meanwhile, tragedy strikes Birmingham after the Magic City Classic, leaving one person dead and eight others injured.

Plus, China’s massive AI stock selloff raises questions about a potential tech bubble in the U.S., Senegal makes Olympic history as the first African nation to host an Olympic sporting event, and Mary J. Blige announces a major music catalog partnership.

We also remember Marcia Ann Gillespie, the pioneering journalist who helped make ESSENCE a defining voice for Black women. She was 82.

Join Niele Anderson and guest co-host Jineea Butler on Black Press USA’s Morning Show as we break down the headlines, the politics, and the culture behind the news.

📺 Monday, November 2 | 8 AM ET
Live on YouTube, Facebook & X.

#BlackPressUSA #MorningShow #BlackNews #HaleyStevens #MagicCityClassic #Dakar2026 #MaryJBlige #ESSENCE

A political bombshell out of Detroit! Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers following a church service at Pastor Marvin Winans’ Perfecting Church. Did the pastor know what was coming, or was he caught off guard?

Meanwhile, tragedy strikes Birmingham after the Magic City Classic, leaving one person dead and eight others injured.

Plus, China’s massive AI stock selloff raises questions about a potential tech bubble in the U.S., Senegal makes Olympic history as the first African nation to host an Olympic sporting event, and Mary J. Blige announces a major music catalog partnership.

We also remember Marcia Ann Gillespie, the pioneering journalist who helped make ESSENCE a defining voice for Black women. She was 82.

Join Niele Anderson and guest co-host Jineea Butler on Black Press USA’s Morning Show as we break down the headlines, the politics, and the culture behind the news.

📺 Monday, November 2 | 8 AM ET
Live on YouTube, Facebook & X.

#BlackPressUSA #MorningShow #BlackNews #HaleyStevens #MagicCityClassic #Dakar2026 #MaryJBlige #ESSENCE

🗳️ Could a shift in the Senate change Washington’s direction? Dr. Warren shares his take on congressional power, healthcare, and what’s at stake. Watch the full episode of From the Desk of the Editor and get caught up!

#FromTheDeskOfTheEditor #SenateElection #PoliticalDiscussion #VoiceAndViewpoint

A new vision for North Minneapolis focuses on youth development and community empowerment. Despite initial skepticism, the path forward highlights lasting financial gains and the perseverance needed to transform local infrastructure into a hub for growth. #NorthMinneapolis #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact

Overcome deep-seated trauma by building from the heart. Stop clinging to old stories and start prioritizing raw truth to fuel lasting internal transformation. #MindsetShift #OvercomingTrauma #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #InnerTruth