State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, Others Call on Trump Administration to Release and Return Six-Year-Old Deaf Child Detained and Deported by ICE 

SACRAMENTO—Earlier this week, a six-year-old Deaf student with disabilities who attends the California School for the Deaf, Fremont (CSDF), was detained and deported without critical assistive devices and without due process. The student, Joseph Andrey Londono Rodriguez, was home sick from school and had to accompany his mother, Lesly Rodriguez Gutierrez, to her immigration check-in…

Op-ed Submission: With Leadership Comes Responsibility – Republicans Must Pursue Policies that Save Our Most Vulnerable Rural and Urban Communities! 

By Charlotte Bergman Since the days of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Tennessee has grown across practically every measure of a state’s success: socially, economically, demographically, and politically. We’ve moved from a largely agricultural state to a magnet for music, culture, jobs, and great living.  We largely have conservative Republicans to thank for leading us…

They Changed Laws, Built Clinics Across Continents, and Brought Families Home. Now They’re Being Honored Together

Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer‑sponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, per‑employee benefit costs increased 6% in 2025, with another 6.5% increase projected for 2026. New research from the Health Action Council, a nonprofit employer coalition, and UnitedHealthcare show that…

Civil Rights TV Launches 24/7 Network Focused on Black History, Education and Equity

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent A new global media platform dedicated entirely to civil rights programming has officially launched, marking a significant expansion in how the history and future of social justice are told and preserved. Civil Rights TV, billed as the world’s first 24-hour television network devoted exclusively to civil rights history,…

My Head Start Success Story

By Iris Cumberbatch, PhD, MBA To call 1965 consequential in American history is an understatement. The year delivered a series of tipping points that urged the nation’s conscience to move closer to reaching its ideals.  As part of his Great Society program, President Lyndon B. Johnson‘s administration launched several initiatives to address health, political and…

Health Issues Are Starting Earlier in the Workforce. Here’s How Employers Can Respond

Americans Are Getting Sick More Often And Earlier in Life By Patty Starr, President & CEO, Health Action Council, and Craig Kurtzweil, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer‑sponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health…

PMG and Cranbrook Horizons-Upward Bound Launch Journey Fellowship Cohort 2

By BlackPressUSA Detroit, MI — PMG Agency has launched Cohort 2 of the PMG Journey Fellowship in partnership with Cranbrook Horizons-Upward Bound (HUB), supported by the Flagstar Foundation, which has funded the fellowship since its inception. The Journey Fellowship equips students with tools to understand how narratives shape perception, opportunity, and identity, with post-program evaluation…

Advocates Raise Alarm Over ICE Operation, MOU and Detention Risks in Baltimore County

By Megan Sayles | AFRO Staff Writer As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors. In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions….

Woman’s Search for Family’s Roots Leads to Ancestor John T. Ward – A Successful Entrepreneur and Conductor on the Underground Railroad

By D. Kevin McNeir | Special to The AFRO  Shanna Ward, the owner of a publishing company and insurance agency located in Columbus, Ohio, said the elders in her family often say she inherited her entrepreneurial spirit from one of their ancestors – a formerly enslaved child from Virginia whose freedom came through manumission in…

Staying Active Safely: Exercise Tips If You Have ATTR-CM

By Jessica Daniels Although diet and lifestyle changes won’t cure your Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), they can help you manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of it progressing to advanced congestive heart failure Frederick L. Ruberg, MD, associate chief for academic affairs and director of the advanced cardiac imaging program, section of cardiovascular medicine…

Treasurer Fiona Ma Announces Statewide Effort Connecting 40K California Community College Students with $20M in Available CalKIDS Scholarships

Sacramento, CA — In a significant step toward strengthening college access and affordability, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, announces that CalKIDS, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), and the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) have launched a coordinated initiative to help eligible community college students access their CalKIDS Scholarships. Through this partnership, state education…

President, Allies said to be Creating Executive Plan to Steal the 2026 Midterms

by Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor A group of MAGA pro-Trump activists, who say they are working in coordination with the White House, are circulating a 17-page draft executive order that would claim – without evidence – that China interfered with the 2020 presidential election. Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential to President Joe…

San Bernardino Emerges as One of the Most Affordable Cities in Southern California

“San Bernardino is building real momentum. We are creating a City where families can find attainable housing, businesses can grow, and neighborhoods are safer and stronger than they’ve been in decades, “ said Mayor Helen Tran. Dameron Communications SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The City of San Bernardino is one of the most affordable cities in…

Reclaiming The Narrative: Dr. Gail C. Christopher’s Powerful Call To Recognize Black History As The Heart Of America’s Story

Dr. Gail C. Christopher WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Dr. Gail C. Christopher, a renowned thought leader and advocate for racial equity, has penned a compelling article in Washington Monthly titled “Reclaiming the Narrative: Black History as the Heart of America’s Story.” Her thought-provoking article challenges…

Community Leaders Eugene Weems, and Abe Roy the founder of Design Equity Homes #LETSGOHOME, Unite to Help Rebuild Neighborhoods Lost in the Eaton Fire 

In the wake of the Eaton Fire that devastated Altadena and Pasadena, while others watched, Eugene Weems and Abe Roy went to work — helping families rebuild, restoring hope, and breaking ground on a stronger Altadena.  Altadena, CA — The flames tried to erase Altadena and Pasadena. The Eaton Fire left families displaced, dreams interrupted,…

Sunseeker Resort Part 1

Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Planning a vacation, preparing for a wedding, coordinating the family reunion, or a hot girl summer? Then look no further than the Sunseeker Resort Florida Golf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton. Located at 5500 Sunseeker Way in Charlotte Harbor, Florida 33980. The property is new opening just a couple of years ago….

The Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion Program Announces 2025–2026 Participants

By The Social Lites, Inc. The Social Lites, Inc. proudly announces the young men who will compete for the distinguished title of Sir Knight of the Beautillion, 2025–2026 Season. The annual Beautillion Program recognizes and develops young men who exemplify leadership, academic achievement, and service to the community. This year’s theme, “I AM… Because We…

Don’t End TPS for Our Immigrant Neighbors

The Trump administration is trying to expel lawful immigrants to countries facing political turmoil — while also cutting aid and destabilizing many countries further. Jordan Liz This February, a panel of conservative federal judges ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can move forward with terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Nicaragua,…

Grocery Pharmacists, Patients, and Community Leaders Call for Safe Staffing After New Survey Reveals Long Waits and Safety Risks

Pharmacists and Patients from Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and Pavilions Demand Action From the Companies LOS ANGELES — Grocery pharmacists, patients, labor leaders, and community advocates gathered today in front of a Ralphs in Los Angeles to release new survey findings showing rising wait times and medication safety concerns inside neighborhood grocery pharmacies. The survey of…