Category: National News
Scammers are impersonating farm equipment businesses
By BCP Staff The FTC is hearing about a scam targeting some of the hardest working people out there: farmers. Scammers posing as farm equipment businesses are selling (fake) equipment to farmers, who end up empty-handed. Here’s how the scam works and how to avoid it. It starts like this: you might scroll through social…
Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System
By BlackPressUSA Newswire HOUSTON DEFENDER — A new report from Word In Black’s Insights & Research Division reveals that Black Americans recognize the link between food and health but encounter economic and structural challenges impacting their dietary choices. More than half of Word In Black survey respondents don’t trust that the food they buy is…
U.S. Sole Nation to Oppose U.N. Resolution Correcting Africa’s Size on World Maps
TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — The United States was the sole nation to vote against a United Nations resolution encouraging the use of world maps that more accurately depict the size of Africa and other equatorial regions. The U.N. General Assembly adopted the non-binding “Correct the Map” resolution, led by Togo and backed by African Union members,…
Sean Grayson, Sonya Massey’s Killer, Dies in Prison at 32
By BlackPressUSA Newswire GARLAND JOURNAL — Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, has died in prison at age 32. Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, in her Springfield, Illinois, home in July 2024 after she called 911. He was sentenced to 20 years…
Commentary: The Great Potential of Black Children in Texas
By BlackPressUSA Newswire AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEWS AND ISSUES – DALLAS — In Texas, Black children possess significant potential and aspirations, but face substantial hurdles to their success. These challenges stem not from their inherent abilities, but from systemic issues such as unequal school funding, unfair disciplinary practices, and socioeconomic stressors. Every child deserves a fair chance…
The Reverse Great Migration is the Biggest Black Relocation in Decades
By Stephanie Heron The reverse Great Migration is the influx of Black Americans moving back to the South from Northern, Midwestern, and Western states. It’s happening because Southern economies are appealing and the cost of living is lower. According to the Pew Research Center, the USA’s Black population has grown from 36.2 million in 2000…
NPRC Scores First Advocacy Victory: David Shaw Finally Gets His Wish to ‘Go Home’
By Tanya Dennis For nearly four years, Beverly Shaw fought to bring her husband home. She watched as David Shaw moved through three nursing homes, became increasingly sedated and repeatedly expressed his desire to return to his wife. Last week, that finally happened. The National Probate Reform Coalition (NPRC), formed by the Post Newspaper Group…
My trip to Pittsburgh
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is one of my favorite cities of all time! I love the big city urban elegance and modern vibe it offers. I recently stayed there in a short-term rental at the Cork Factory Apartment complex in the strip district. The luxury apartments are renovated from an old cork factory and…
Millions of People Have Lost SNAP Benefits Due to Trump Overhaul
By BlackPressUSA Newswire AI guess President Donald Trump’s primary goal is to ensure more Americans are broke, sick, and hungry. An estimated 4 million people have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of changes the Trump administration made to the program. NPR reports that SNAP has seen a rapid decline in…
Jim Crow 2.0 at the Pentagon
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American people are expected to believe that one extraordinary officer after another suddenly fails to meet some undefined standard of excellence. We are expected to ignore impeccable service records while accepting that political appointees alone possess the wisdom to determine who is worthy of advancement. By BlackPressUSA Newswire Pete Hegseth insists…
ACLU Report Details Rampant Violations, Lawlessness in Trump’s Immigration Enforcement
By Edward Kissam On Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025, President Trump made clear there would be a renewed assault on immigrants’ rights. What wasn’t clear at the time, but is now, is that this would escalate beyond hate ridden rhetoric into systematic disregard for the rule of law writ large. That is the key takeaway…
Black Mayors: Climate Change is in America’s Top Five Crucial Issues
By Hazel Trice Edney As the Trump Administration continues to deny the reality and community impact of climate change, Black mayors have united to protect African-Americans and other people of color, who are increasingly and disparately in danger across the nation. “Even though we have an administration that doesn’t even believe that climate change is…
Predatory Auto Lending Exploits Black Consumers
By BlackPressUSA Newswire Nearly 92 percent of American households rely on a personal vehicle to manage their daily lives. Consumers shopping for a vehicle in May learned that the average cost of a new car was $49,307, and that used cars averaged $25,918, according to Cox Automotive. But the high price of vehicles is not…
Trump Shell Game Biggest Grift in World History
By BlackPressUSA Newswire HOUSTON DEFENDER — A recent article examines what it describes as an unprecedented use of the Oval Office for private enrichment by former President Donald Trump. While past eras featured monumental acts of plunder, the article argues something different is occurring, with institutions designed to provide checks and balances either looking away…
‘The Absolute Worst’ — Burmese TPS Holders Grapple With Threat of Deportation
By SweSwe Aye LOS ANGELES – In 2021, Mya publicly defied the military regime in Burma. Today she is among some 4,000 Burmese nationals here with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who are facing deportation back to the country of their birth. For Mya, who is in her mid-50s, her return to Burma (also known as…
Padilla Unveils Legislation to Counter Trump’s Attacks on American Elections
New bill would provide State AGs and voters with ability to enforce federal election protections and protect voters’ ballots from seizure WASHINGTON, D.C. — As President Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules…
As the 2026 Midterms Approach, Economy Is Front and Center
Democrats hold a modest edge on the generic ballot, while their voters are more attentive to the campaign WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2026) – By a wide margin, voters most want to hear congressional candidates talk about economic issues, with many specifically citing prices and affordability, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. But…
Cloud Solutions Can Help Overhaul Enterprise Protection Against Evolving Threats
By BlackPressUSA Newswire BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Outdated enterprise security is a breach waiting to happen. Learn here how quality cloud solutions can help protect your firm against evolving digital threats. Cloud solutions can help overhaul enterprise protection against evolving threats Cloud solutions can help enhance enterprise protection from new threats by shifting away from perimeter-based…
National Medical Association Convenes Historic Conference and Community Event in Puerto Rico
NMA’s “Walk a Mile With a Child” Brings Together Health, STEM Education, and Youth Empowerment Initiatives SILVER SPRING, Md., July 20, 2026 — The National Medical Association (NMA) will convene its Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 25-29, 2026, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center. The theme of the…
Why Is Resilient Infrastructure So Crucial for New Developments?
By BlackPressUSA Newswire Why developers are investing in resilient infrastructure from day one Instead of waiting, developers are going all in on resilient infrastructure because it lowers long-term costs and shrinks future risks. Far-sighted planning also helps buildings and public spaces become adaptable to change, whether they’re environmental, economic, or regulatory changes. This shift goes…
Southern California National Council of Negro Women to Host Annual Black Family Reunion
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Southern California Coalition of the National Council of Negro Women (SCC-NCNW) invites families, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, businesses, and residents from across Southern California to attend its annual Black Family Reunion on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the historic SoCal Council House,…
What Are the Top 3 Chronic Diseases in the US?
By BlackPressUSA Newswire How chronic illness is reshaping the American workforce Chronic illness is reshaping the American workforce, as there’s a growing demand for flexible workplace policies and employers are investing more in workplace wellness programs. Advances in technology are also making work more accessible, and chronic illness is influencing workplace planning and business strategy….
Report Highlights Sharp Rise in Denaturalization Lawsuits
By Nicole Chang Lawsuits seeking to revoke U.S. citizenship have surged under the Trump administration, according to a new report. While the federal government historically filed fewer than one civil denaturalization case per month, the number rose sharply in May and June. According to a June 17 report by TRAC, an immigration data research organization,…
Trump Administration Shelves Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Plan
By BlackPressUSA Newswire The Trump administration has shelved the decade-long effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill— while simultaneously pushing to putTrump’s face on a brand-new $250 bill. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Monday (July 6) that the Trump administration is “not at present” planning to move forward with placing Tubman’s likeness on…
One Year After Glass House Farms Raid, Residents Say Fear and Trauma Remain
By Araceli Martinez OXNARD, Calif. – It was a year ago this month that Javier’s life changed instantly. The 41-year-old had been working at Glass House Farms along California’s Central Coast when federal immigration agents conducted what was then the largest enforcement operation in the state’s history. Five days after being detained Javier was deported…
