ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 St. Thomas Carnival closed out a vibrant week of celebration, culture, and music, leaving both residents and visitors with memories that will last a lifetime. Powered by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, this year’s Village lineup brought together an impressive roster…
By Dr. Maxmillian Chambers, D.D.S. Summer can be a great time to establish and reinforce good oral hygiene habits. As a dentist, I also emphasize the importance of limiting sugary drinks, which can significantly impact our children’s overall health and well-being. The Hidden Dangers of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Research shows that a significant portion of the…
Melanie Oommen Today the world celebrates International Worker’s Day! On May 1, 1886, trade unionists in Chicago and in other parts of the United States took to the streets in the largest ever labor protest demanding an eight-hour day as a national standard. The Haymarket Affair in Chicago on May 4 marked this uprising of…
By Dr. Lisa Saul, Chief Medical Officer of Women’s Health for UnitedHealthcare If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of wine to unwind after a long day or shared cocktails with friends, you’re not alone. But here’s something you might not know: alcohol affects women differently than men—and not in a good way. Women’s bodies…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House released President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal May 2, hoping to slash, if not zero out, spending on many government programs. It seeks a sweeping restructuring of the nation’s domestic priorities, reflective of the president’s first 100 days in office and sudden firing of federal workers. Trump’s plan aims…
by Don Valentine Following the culturally rich Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, Chicago fostered its own vibrant gumbo of writers, painters, and a golden age of jazz/gospel. World War I’s labor demands lessened racial barriers. Visionary Robert Sengstacke Abbott, founder and editor of the influential Chicago Defender, recognized this opportunity and encouraged Southern Blacks—sharecroppers and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, seeks to halt the so-called “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) directive, which the attorneys general argue violates the Administrative Procedure Act, the Appropriations Clause, and the constitutional separation of powers. By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior…
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 St. Thomas Carnival closed out a vibrant week of celebration, culture, and music, leaving both residents and visitors with memories that will last a lifetime. Powered by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, this year’s Village lineup brought together an impressive roster…
by Cara Jones Men develop oral cancer twice as often as women, and it occurs more often in Black Americans than in whites. Do you know the warning signs of oral cancer? Some oral cancer symptoms are common and easily identifiable. Other symptoms are surprising, and you might miss them. First, what is oral cancer?…
Amid a hostile environment for immigrants and people of color, the state of California is concluding its funding for its Stop the Hate initiative. Community leaders say the funding must be restored. By Agustin Duran Leaders representing diverse, victimized communities urged California not to end its funding for initiatives aiming to combat hate crimes. “If…
By SHAPE America Did You Know? About 9 percent of the U.S. population — or 7.6 million children between ages 1 and 21 — is deficient in Vitamin D. Increasing children’s time outdoors can raise their levels of Vitamin D, the Sunshine Vitamin. Enhancing the environment for children will not only increase children’s physical activity…
JAYLEN CHRISTIE Account Supervisor The National Medical Association (NMA), representing the interests of the 50,000 African American physicians in the U.S., has issued the following advisory regarding Medicaid: Medicaid is the largest program providing medical and health-related services to low-income people. Millions of individuals and families depend on this vital service for essential health care…
By Dr. Lisa Saul, Chief Medical Officer of Women’s Health for UnitedHealthcare If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of wine to unwind after a long day or shared cocktails with friends, you’re not alone. But here’s something you might not know: alcohol affects women differently than men—and not in a good way. Women’s bodies…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Rochester Branch of the NAACP said the incident, which occurred on April 30, was a deliberate and threatening act of racial hate—not a misunderstanding or isolated outburst. By Stacy M. Brown Outrage has turned to action in Rochester after a white woman launched a racist verbal assault on a 5-year-old Black…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media On May 7, the federal government will start enforcing Real ID requirements at U.S. airports and some federal facilities. From this date forward, travelers will need a Real ID compliant license or other accepted form of identification like a passport to pass security checks before boarding a domestic flight….
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Conducted March 14–25, 2025, the poll surveyed 2,096 respondents across the country. More than four in 10 say they are “barely getting by” financially. Young Black Americans continue to face deep financial stress, with 45% reporting hardship. By Stacy M. Brown A new national survey from the Institute of Politics at Harvard…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The demonstration began at sunrise, with Jeffries and Booker livestreaming a conversation across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube, urging Americans to speak out against what they called a “cruel” and “reckless” budget. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker concluded…
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM NEWSWIRE — To those companies who do embrace the inclusion of their diverse consumer base, we say this: Stand with us not just in words, but in deeds. Show your commitment by investing in our communities, supporting our businesses, and partnering with Black-owned media companies that have long carried the mantle of truth, justice,…
Statement from Denise Forte, president & CEO of EdTrust, on the recent wave of executive orders targeting education WASHINGTON – “Last evening, President Trump signed several new executive orders that will further weaken our nation’s education system. This marks yet another dangerous step toward limiting what students can do and learn, and will transform the…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — the Department of Education will withhold money from tax refunds and Social Security benefits, garnish federal employee wages, and withhold federal pensions from people who have defaulted on their student loan debt. By April Ryan The Department of Education, which the Trump administration is working to abolish, will now serve as the…
State, Local Air Agencies Need Consistent Resources to Keep Pace SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (April 23, 2025) – Released today, the American Lung Association’s 26th “State of the Air” report demonstrates California’s clean air policies and investments are working to cut harmful pollution. Despite facing the most difficult air pollution challenges in the United States,…
(Ontario, California – April 28, 2025) – The third installment of Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) annual 5K at the Runway generated nearly $54,000 in support of the USO and its mission to serve military personnel and their families. This past week, officials from the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) presented USO representatives a check for…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — This speech comes as President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are underwater. According to MSNBC, his current poll numbers have him at a 55% disapproval rate. By April Ryan “We the People” is the theme of former Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech, which she will deliver Wednesday night in San Francisco. Harris will…
by Charlene Crowell Under the guise of reducing government fraud and waste, a series of executive orders (EOs) from the White House aggressively reduced budgets and staff in federal agencies that directly deliver public services. But when agencies spark job creation and leverage public investments to attract even larger private ones, there’s no logical reason…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The event took place under the shadow of a second Trump administration that has launched fresh attacks on press freedom, barring the Associated Press from the presidential pool and moving to shut down the Voice of America broadcaster. By Stacy M. Brown This year, the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner looked…
