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Letter submission: Now we know why ICE agents are given up to $50,000 signing bonuses. They are being recruited into a murder-for-hire political repression force by our family pet-killing, stone cold lying ICE Barbie, under the direct command of the White House. We also now know that Trump regime testimony can never again be relied…

by Dedrick Asante-Muhammad “When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights, are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism are incapable of being conquered.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Beyond Vietnam” speech (1967) Dr. King’s words from 1967 summarize today’s political moment, which we have analyzed…

By Sunita Sohrabji Two American citizens residing in Minnesota were fatally shot by ICE agents this month amid an uptick of immigration enforcement known as “Operation Metro Surge.” WASHINGTON, DC — Minnesota residents are fearful of accessing health care as ICE agents conduct massive immigration enforcement sweeps, said Minnesota Rep. Kelly Morrison. “This is a…

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌  Three California lawmakers, all trained and experienced journalists, weighed in on a political and media controversy sparked after a CalMatters reporter questioned whether the Louis Vuitton bag Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D–Inglewood) was carrying at a public event was “real or fake.” On Jan. 20, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D–Santa…

by Karen Georgia Thompson  This week will mark the first anniversary of the second term of the President of the United States. This week is also the celebration of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As these two events are juxtaposed, amidst the increase of authoritarianism, the attacks on democracy, the…

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic (**1/2) “Do you honestly think that I killed my wife?”  At the beginning of the ground-breaking horror film 28 Days Later, a bicycle courier (Cillian Murphy) is involved in a near-fatal accident, comatose and wakes up in a hospital bed to discover that London is empty. A…

Statement attributable to: Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. 126th President, National Medical Association The physician members and leaders of the National Medical Association (NMA) continue to recommend an evidence-based immunization schedule that protects against 18 diseases and have endorsed the 2026 childhood immunization schedule released today by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP…

By Jerome Adams Winter is upon us, and for many Americans, that means company parties, get-togethers with friends and of course, gathering with extended family. These festivities are joyous. But they also inherently expose us to infectious seasonal illnesses like influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. As vaccination rates decline nationally, that risk is…

By Damenica Ellis | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Black-owned businesses across Minnesota participated in a general strike to protest ICE operations. Owners say closing their doors is an act of economic resistance and community solidarity. Hundreds of businesses across Minnesota participated in a statewide general strike Friday, urging residents not to shop, work or attend school in…

By Alaysia Lane | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Garrison Gibson, a 38-year-old Liberian immigrant and father, was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody for a second time after being re-arrested hours after a federal judge ruled his initial arrest unconstitutional. Gibson’s attorney confirmed Friday afternoon that he is home with his family and required to wear…

By Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report For months, Karian had tried to make it on her own in New York. After the birth of her second daughter, she was diagnosed with postpartum depression, major depressive disorder and anxiety. A single mother who had moved from Boston to New York about 13 years ago, she often…

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media    A state civil rights investigation into Yuba City Unified School District (YCUSD) has resulted in a settlement requiring districtwide corrective actions after allegations that a Black elementary school student was subjected to repeated racial harassment over multiple school years.  The settlement, announced by the California Civil…

Former Black Panther Leader Elaine Brown Delivers Keynote at Black Caucus MLK Breakfast Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media  Former Black Panther leader Elaine Brown was the keynote speaker at the annual California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Breakfast held at the Sacramento Masonic Temple on Jan….

By TotallyRandie Social Media Correspondent, BlackPressUSA Eighty thousand pounds of steel doesn’t just collide—it obliterates. While corporate lawyers hide behind the sterile jargon of liability and subsidiaries, four Houston families are left haunted by viral footage of a tragedy that should never have happened. On November 5, 2025, a stretch of US 87 became a…

By Raymar Hampshire and Hassanatu Blake Generative AI has dominated our conversations and reshaped how we work, learn, and create. In a recent article published in the Afro American Newspaper titled “Shaping the Future: Black Leadership in Tech Regulation”, Hussainatu Blake and Symone Campbell’s central argument isn’t about AI’s technical capabilities. It’s about safeguarding intellectual…

Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media  California health officials have confirmed the spread of a mutated influenza strain known as the “super flu,” as flu-related hospitalizations across the state reach their highest level of the season. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said Jan.15 that the strain, a mutated form…

By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – In the new year, many African-American families are bracing for the consequences of a housing law that threatens to destabilize communities that have fought for decades to remain intact. Texas’s House Bill 21 (HB21), passed by the Legislature last session, is already reshaping the state’s affordable housing system, and…

By Gwendolyn Carole Tipton, The Cincinnati Herald Here in 2026, we must not forget His benefits from 2025. We have already received and continue to receive Spiritual Blessings. Apostle Paul declares that God has blessed believers with “every spiritual blessing.” They encompass gifts of redemption, including forgiveness, grace, and the promise of eternal life. These…

By Dr. Dinelli Monson, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California California moved up two slots from 26 to 24 in this year’s America’s Health Ranking Report produced by the United Health Foundation.  America’s Health Rankings is the longest running state-by-state analysis of our nation’s health. The report provides actionable, data-driven insights to inform public policy,…

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Authored by Assemblymembers Ash Kalra (D–San Jose) and Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D–Los Angeles), Assembly Bill (AB) 1157 — known as the Affordable Rent Act — failed last week to advance out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, marking the second consecutive year the rent control proposal has been halted in…