BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Trump was in office when George Floyd was killed, and I would blame Trump for creating a negative environment for police-community relations. By April Ryan “The president’s been very clear he has no intentions of pardoning Derek Chauvin, and it’s not a request that we’re looking at,” confirms a senior staffer at…
By April Ryan The build-up for the Oval Office meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump resulted in a spectacle of a Presidential show and tell. President Trump worked to support the alleged claims that thousands of white South African Farmers have been killed with nothing done to remedy the situation….
Black News.com Nationwide — George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna, is still facing bullying at her Texas middle school five years after her father’s death. Classmates use hateful words and false claims that echo attacks on her father’s legacy. Gianna, now 11, once stood on NBA star Stephen Jackson’s shoulders and proudly said, “Daddy changed the world.”…
Tanu T. Henry | California Black Media “I want to be crystal clear. Fast-tracking the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) is a direct attack on our region’s environmental integrity, economic stability and public trust,” Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) warned Gov. Newsom. Wilson, a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), was speaking at a…
Rachel Hackenberg Evil is well worth our anger, our outrage, our fury, our deep indignation. Violence too is a worthy recipient of our defensiveness, our horror, our disquiet, our fear. To rage against the injustices of the world is an appropriate response of Christian faith. And yet… Carrying all…
By Dwight Brown Entertainment Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire “Make me, make me wanna get down tonight….” October London sang what was on the minds of his audience during his entire performance at the Beacon Theatre. On New York’s Upper Westside, on May 25, 2025, that’s what his aura did to them. London’s…
By Lauren Burke After months of denying that there would be cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget bill that would lead to cuts in both programs into the billions of dollars. The budget legislation would represent the largest cut to Medicaid in history if enacted. But the…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Tactics ranged from local policy manipulation to threats of violence. The SPLC documented bomb threats at 60 polling places in Georgia, traced to Russian email domains. By Stacy M. Brown The Southern Poverty Law Center has identified 1,371 hate and antigovernment extremist groups operating across the United States in 2024. In its…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Sen. Rosilice Ochoa Bogh Praises U.S. Senate for Voting to End Taxes on Service Workers’ Tips In a unanimous vote on May 20, the U.S. Senate voted to eliminate federal taxes on tips for service workers. California State Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Redlands) praised the U.S. Senate for passing…
Federal Glover, the first African American elected to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, died on May 18 at age 69. Glover served District 5 for more than two decades, representing communities including Pittsburg, Martinez, Bay Point, and parts of Antioch. “Federal’s leadership and tireless commitment to improving the lives of residents left a…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Since his reelection, Trump has reportedly doubled his net worth. The Trump name has driven more than $10 billion in real estate transactions and generated over $500 million from a single cryptocurrency venture. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent More than any president in modern history, Donald Trump has…
By John Stanford Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin meeting with patients who use the 15 drugs it selected for the second round of Medicare price “negotiations” — including weight-loss treatment Wegovy. CMS will use these discussions to inform the lower prices it’ll set for the medicines. What CMS won’t…
Alpha Kappa Sorority Incorporated ® Eta Nu Omega Chapter, in partnership with The Inland Ivy Foundation present the Annual Graduate Recognition Scholarship Brunch. This event celebrates the academic achievements and community leadership of outstanding students throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Event Details: Sunday June 8, 2025, Time 12:00pm – 4:00 pm, Location: Parkview 12509…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Prostate cancer remains one of the most common forms of cancer among men, second only to skin cancer, according to the Cleveland Clinic. By Stacy M. Brown Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement released…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Rep. Green told Newsweek that he is moving on impeachment now before “tanks are rolling down the street.” By Lauren Burke Congressman Al Green (D-TX) has filed articles of impeachment against President Trump. Rep. Green, 77, has served in Congress since 2005. President Trump is the only President who has been impeached…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — It started with a Reddit post that didn’t just speculate on Diddy’s fate but questioned the very foundations of the culture that made him By Stacy M. Brown As Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a federal sex trafficking case and the slow unraveling of his once-untouchable legacy, a larger question looms: Is this…
By Stacy M. Brown Black women experienced the steepest job loss of any demographic group in April, shedding 106,000 jobs, according to newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The April report shows a significant setback for Black women in the labor market, even as the U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs and…
Members will assemble in Boston from May 22-25, 2025, for ‘The Boston Tea Party’ Nationwide — The Girl Friends®, Incorporated is one of the oldest and most highly respected social organizations of African American women in the United States. Founded in 1927 in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, Girl Friends serve their communities in…
By Cory Turner/npr A first-of-its-kind effort to leverage federal tax dollars to help families pay for private school tuition anywhere in the U.S. is one step closer to becoming a reality. Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee voted this week to include a federal school voucher program, worth $20 billion over four years,…
By BlackPress of America While America’s childcare supply grew nationally, the price of that care continues to rise—placing affordable, high-quality care out of reach for many families. A new report released by Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA), Child Care in America: 2024 Price & Supply, shows that despite promising signs of increased supply, affordability…
By Chris Berdik The Hechinger Report Jaci Grado has wanted to be an educator since she was in kindergarten. Her love of teaching solidified in high school when she worked at an after-school program in her hometown of Schuyler, Nebraska. The biggest employer in Schuyler is the Cargill beef processing plant, which relies on immigrant…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media On May 14, Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his revised 2025–26 state budget, a $321.9 billion proposal designed to close a projected $11.9 billion deficit while maintaining core investments in education, health care, and behavioral health. During a 90-minute presentation, Newsom started by touting California’s status as the…
By Stacy M. Brown The WNBA has launched an investigation into what it called “hateful fan comments” directed at Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever—an episode that reignited long-simmering racial tensions surrounding Reese and Fever second-year player Caitlin Clark. The two players, who entered the league together last year…
Saturday, June 14 · 8PM · The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood Get ready for a night of Hollywood magic as powerhouse producer Kevin Rouse of Rouse House Entertainment and First Friday Productions along with The LA Promoters roll out the green carpet for another iconic, can’t-miss event! Known for over 25 years of delivering sold-out, A-list…
By: Lou K Coleman The days are evil; life is very brief; time is URGENT! Don’t waste it; because you are going to be held accountable for every decision you make or not make at God’s Judgment. Not your mama, not your daddy, not your sister, nor your brother; you and you alone. So repent…
