Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Aug. 8, in a Sacramento County courtroom, Tajee Michael was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the shooting death of high school football coach Greg Najee Grimes. The shooting occurred outside a Sacramento nightclub on July 4, 2022. Michael was arrested in February…
By Janna Rodriguez BlackPressUSA interviewed Janna Rodriguez, an advocate, educator, and champion for early childhood education. She’s the founder and owner of Innovative Daycare Corp in Freeport, NY, where she has created a nurturing, bilingual, and inclusive environment serving children of all abilities. Janna leads advocacy efforts through organizations including the CDA Council, NAEYC, Small…
EdTrust warns directive will weaponize transparency to attack diversity and equity in higher education WASHINGTON — Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., senior vice president of EdTrust, issued the following statement in response to the presidential memorandum Ensuring Transparency in Higher Education Admissions: “For generations, students of color were systematically shut out of America’s colleges and universities,…
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media The California Governor’s Office is pushing back on the findings of a July 2025 study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). The study reports that California’s 2024 minimum wage increase to $20 for fast food workers cost the state 18,000 jobs. Gov. Newsom’s deputy director…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As the U.S. House Rules Committee met recently to consider three Republican-backed bills targeting the District of Columbia’s local governance, and ahead of Donald Trump’s takeover of D.C., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) denounced the measures as “paternalistic” and undemocratic attacks on the will of more than 700,000 D.C. residents. By Stacy…
By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel There’s an old saying in the hip-hop community: “Men lie, women lie, numbers don ‘t.” In this political climate of lies, corruption, and misinformation, working families deserve numbers that work in their favor, especially when it comes to the economy and their wallets. But the latest numbers tell a…
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — From purging diversity programs to steamrolling media independence, Trump has unleashed a blitzkrieg of White nationalist policymaking under the guise of federal power. Donald Trump’s first eight months back in the White House have erased any illusion of restraint. He is not…
R Ward Dear Church, We need no more martyrs; we need each other. The root of what we know as martyr comes from the ancient Greek word “mártys” (μάρτυς), which meant “witness” or “testimony.” Alanis Morissette’s lyrics, “Isn’t it ironic,” seem appropriate here, when considering how the word martyr now equates to distress, suffering, and…
by Ariama C. Long Texas House Republicans made a blatant move to gerrymander redistricting maps and weaken the voting power of communities of color. In-state Democrats quickly rebelled against the absurdity. Now New York and others are joining the fight. The U.S Constitution dictates that redistricting happens after the decennial census process so that voting…
By BCP Staff While scrolling through social media, you might come across a video or post discussing an “opportunity” to make money using checks. The problem? That advice could get you in trouble. The supposed hack involves writing a check for more money than you have, depositing it into a different account of yours, and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE – President Trump’s takeover of D.C.’s police force and National Guard deployment ignores record crime drops and targets majority-Black cities with fear-driven rhetoric. From Baltimore to Chicago, data shows major declines in violent crime—yet Trump pushes a false chaos narrative to justify federal control and undermine Black leadership. By Stacy M. Brown BLACKPRESSUSA…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While the world has been caught up in chaos—from political madness to climate extremes—Black celebrities reminded everyone that fashion is still a powerful form of expression. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent While the world has been caught up in chaos—from political madness to climate extremes—Black celebrities reminded everyone…
Highland, CA – Majors Isias and Almeda Braga recently celebrated their retirement at a heartfelt ceremony held at the Bear Springs Event Center. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Honorable Helen Tran, Mayor of San Bernardino, and the Honorable Mario Saucedo, Mayor of Redlands, as well as Salvation Army Divisional Commanders, Colonels…
by D. Kevin McNeir As Black males navigate the path from being boys to men, they are confronted with traditional notions of masculinity, reinforced in some Black communities that pressure Black men to appear strong, stoic, and in control, discouraging vulnerability and emotional expression. Youth are routinely bombarded with phrases like “men don’t cry,” “don’t…
As we age, it is not uncommon that taking prescription medications becomes a greater part of our health care regimen. While the average number of medications taken by people aged 65 and older varies, data from the Kaiser Family Foundation suggests that nearly 90% of older adults regularly may take at least one prescription drug,…
Motion launches the “Keep Your Coverage” Campaign, connects residents to critical resources to help them maintain Medicaid and SNAP enrollment. LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, to…
BLACKPRESSUSA—Donald Trump has taken direct control of D.C.’s police force, stripping authority from Mayor Muriel Bowser and placing it under Attorney General Tom Cotton. The unprecedented move—possible only because D.C. lacks statehood—shifts policing power to the federal government, raising fears of aggressive tactics and sidelining local priorities in the majority-Black city. By Stacy M. Brown…
By Itoro Umontue Friday night, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was thrust into the NFL spotlight after hamstring injuries sidelined fellow quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett earlier this week. The fifth-round pick out of Colorado and Jackson State had the eyes of the sports world on him, and he delivered. Sanders completed 14-of-23…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Trump’s personal merchandising empire — separate from his campaign store — has brought in $27.7 million selling MAGA-style hats, koozies, and flip-flops. Donor-funded PACs have spent over $100 million covering his personal legal bills. By Stacy M. Brown Donald Trump’s second stint in the White House has proven to be a gold…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Following orders President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made in April, California recently lost over 5,600 AmeriCorps public service workers and over $60 million in funding. AmeriCorps members improve community life by tutoring students, protecting the environment, aiding disaster recovery, fighting hunger, and connecting people to essential…
By Lauren Burke Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries flew to Austin, Texas, today to address Texas redistricting. Republicans who control the legislature and the Governor’s Mansion in Texas are working to redraw the congressional district lines after President Trump stated that he thought that five more congressional seats could be created. “Donald Trump ordered Governor Greg…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media There has been a sharp rise in suicide rates among Black and other youth of color in California and across the United States. “Many people assume suicide is a White problem. In fact, suicide rates have increased faster for youth of color than for White youth over the past…
Bipartisan Education Funding Bill Rejects Trump’s Plan to Dismantle Public Education Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust WASHINGTON – “The Great American Heist — the largest transfer of wealth in U.S. history — has overshadowed the return of students to our nation’s classrooms. However, we received welcome news yesterday, when the Senate…
By Glynda C. Carr In 2014, when Higher Heights for America and the Center for American Women in Politics released our first report on the status of Black women in American politics, the data confirmed what we already knew: Black women were underrepresented at every level of government. But we were also organizing, running, and…
