By Mala Brooks As a researcher for the Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative (SRBWI) and a Washington County Supervisor, I have seen firsthand the systemic failures that leave Black women in the Mississippi Delta without access to lifesaving healthcare. The upcoming SRBWI No Excuse report, created in collaboration with Human Rights Watch, reveals an urgent…
by Nina Teicholz and Ty Beal Our nation’s top health officials are sounding the alarm on federal nutrition policy. They’re right to be concerned. Rates of diet-related diseases — including obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and iron-deficiency anemia — continue to rise. Anemia alone affects 10 million Americans, causing chest pain, headaches, and fatigue. Left untreated, it…
By EZ Newswire BALTIMORE, MD, May 17, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — Steve Gary Jones Jr., a former CIA employee from Maryland, is speaking out through art, activism and now entertainment. A Black man who served more than a decade in the CIA’s Security Protective Service, Jones alleges he was fired over a rap song that…
By April Ryan “The President doesn’t have a public position on the issue,” said a senior White House Official, regarding the most recent debate on reparations or a reparations study. The question arises as Maryland’s latest controversy over reparations versus a reparations study continues. Governor Wes Moore has vetoed any bill that proposes studying reparations…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Black Media Leaders Respond to Newsom’s Plan to Cut Journalism Fund by $20 Million Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting $20 million from a landmark state initiative supporting local journalism, citing intensified financial pressures stemming from a projected $11.9 billion budget shortfall. Called the Transformation Fund, launched…
S.E. Williams Overview: A Grand Jury report has revealed that Riverside County’s Larry D. Smith jail facility could have prevented the death of 24-year-old James Dennis Hirt on Christmas Day 2024, had staff followed established policies and procedures. The report also highlights issues with the county’s jail facilities, including a lack of adequate medical and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus — a constitutional right that allows individuals to challenge unlawful detention. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller confirmed the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus — a…
By April Ryan The bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which has been in the White House since the second term of the Bill Clinton administration, has been moved out of the Oval Office. A senior White House official says the bust now sits in President Donald Trump’s private dining room, just off…
577 Students Honored in Celebration of Achievement, Generosity, and the Power of Community SAN BERNARDINO, CA — San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) proudly celebrated the achievements and aspirations of 577 students at its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Held in the college’s historic Auditorium, the event marked a major milestone, with…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Enrollment grew to 1,751,109 children nationwide, an increase of more than 111,000 from the previous year. Ten states saw enrollment growth exceeding 20% By National Institute for Early Education Research A new analysis of state-funded early childhood education programs for three and four-year-olds shows that preschool investments across the United States are…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The Assembly Committee on Education passed previously stalled legislation after an agreement was struck to strengthen early childhood literacy efforts in the state by equipping educators with the necessary tools and training. Assembly Bill (AB) 1454, authored by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is taking a victory lap for a Supreme Court win against Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting practices that targeted Black voters there. By April Ryan The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is taking a victory lap for a Supreme Court win against Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting practices that targeted Black voters…
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer In 2025, safely using public Wi-Fi to protect personal information from computer and internet fraudsters is of the utmost importance. Protecting personal and financial data on public Wi-Fi is essential to avoiding fraud carried out by hackers. Experts stress using VPNs and personal hotspots to secure information, as public…
By: Lou K Coleman Time is running out! End time prophecies are happening in rapid succession; one after another. Jesus is urgently letting us know how soon His coming will be and “Soon” is no longer just a hope or a distant reality, it is right upon us. So, if there is one shred of…
Anissa Glaser-Bacon When I first moved into the house that is now my home, Thelma introduced herself. She and I became quick friends. She accompanied me on many mornings as I drank my cup of coffee and woke up for the day. She helped me to start my day on a positive note and reminded…
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer Experts say the increase of artificial intelligence (AI) could offer new tools to improve mental health care for Black women and girls in the U.S. to overcome barriers such as access, affordability and cultural disconnects with providers. Black women and girls are generally not getting the mental health care…
By Charlene Crowell In the In the first 100 days of the current Trump Administration term, over 250,000 federal employees have had their jobs cut, planned to be cut, or have taken a buyout, according to a recent New York Times tally. With a 46 percent staff reduction – 1,380 employees – the Department of…
By April Ryan Social media is still abuzz after the optics of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest at the Delaney Hall immigration facility in Newark, New Jersey, Friday. Rachel Noerdlinger, communications strategist for the Ras Baraka gubernatorial campaign, posted on Instagram, “One way or another, we’re going to get democracy back.” On Instagram, many people…
Nearly 300 community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered at the stunning Pacific Palms Resort for the San Gabriel Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (SGV-NCNW) 2nd Annual Gala—an unforgettable evening of celebration, purpose, and unity. The event spotlighted extraordinary heroes from across four California counties—Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino—honoring…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The agency estimates that under the proposed changes, as many as 8.6 million people could lose Medicaid coverage, and up to 3.9 million would become uninsured. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A newly released analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has confirmed that proposals pushed by…
By: Olivia James – Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire What if there was a way to potentially find better deals—without paying for Prime? Millions of Americans who have been holding off on online shopping due to inflation and rising prices are now discovering a new way to shop. A free browser tool is helping users uncover savings…
Riverside, CA, May 13th, 2025— In honor of Mother’s Day, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) held a special drive-thru food distribution at its Riverside warehouse, providing critical nutrition support to families facing food insecurity. During the two-hour event, FARSB served approximately 300 households, distributing shelf-stable food boxes, fresh produce, and whole hams to…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Recently, Target and Walmart’s CEOs signaled to President Trump that their store shelves could soon be empty due to tariffs. By April Ryan “Anything that raises consumer prices on necessities will hit Black Americans hard, says Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. This week, a Senate resolution to…
