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Remembering Alexis Herman, the First Black US Secretary of Labor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Labor leaders, politicians and civil rights activists are mourning the death of Alexis Herman, the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor and a fierce advocate for workplace equality.She...
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The Towering Legacy of Dikembe Mutombo
By Lauren Lee, CNN(CNN) — He may be known for his fierce defense on the basketball court, and the iconic finger wag he gave opponents after blocking their shot, but giving back was NBA legend Dikembe...
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A New Generation of Maasai Warriors is Born in Kenya
By Nina Schwendemann and Brian Inganga, Associated PressOLAIMUTIAI, Kenya (AP) — In the bracing morning cold in the forest highlands overlooking Kenya’s Maasailand, 900 teenage boys clad in traditional...
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UN Agencies That Provide Aid Worldwide Slash Jobs Or Cut Costs As US Funding...
By Samy Magdy and Farnoush Amiri, Associated PressSeveral U.N. agencies that provide aid to children, refugees and other vulnerable people around the world are slashing jobs or cutting costs in other...
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CIPC Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days in Office in his Second Term
VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIREToday, the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) issued the following statement marking President Trump’s first 100 days in office under his second term.“When Trump...
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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media Sen. Padilla Releases Statement on Trump’s First 100 DaysU.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued a strong condemnation of President Donald...
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Cuts Have Eliminated More Than A Dozen US Government Health-Tracking Programs
By Mike Stobbe, AP Medical WriterNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s motto is “ Make America Healthy Again,” but government cuts could make it harder to know if that’s...
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The Justice Department Ended a Decades-Old School Desegregation Order. Others...
By Collin Binkley, AP Education WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — When the Justice Department lifted a school desegregation order in Louisiana this week, officials called its continued existence a “historical...
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5 Things You Can Do to Support Public Education Today
By Sharif El-Mekki, Word in Black Public education in America stands at a crossroads. Across the country, schools face political attacks, funding threats, and efforts to roll back diversity, equity,...
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Assemblymember Lashae Sharp-Collins’ Response to Shane Harris
Dear San Diego,The press conference held today was sponsored by an individual who is clearly unfamiliar with the legislation. While this individual spends time fraudulently and incorrectly claiming to...
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Black Dandyism Etches Place into Met Gala History — and Global Visibility
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Black dandyism is taking center stage at the Met Gala, with cultural powerhouses leading this subversive, sharply tailored style into...
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Sounding The Alarm
By April Ryan, BlackPressUSA White House CorrespondentHands off Our History plans more protests like the Saturday Washington DC rally, where several organizations banded together to draw attention to...
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A Concern for Shortages of Essential Goods
By April Ryan, BlackPressUSA White House Correspondent“Anything that raises consumer prices on necessities will hit Black Americans hard, says Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban...
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Diddy’s Day in Court: Jury Selection Begins
By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National CorrespondentJury selection began today in Manhattan in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces multiple charges, including sex...
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Target Boycotts and its Effect on Both Sides of the Black Dollar
By Dr. Patrise Holden, Washington Informer, Special to Black Press USASigns in hand, on April 19th, a small crowd of about 10 people gathered in front of the Target at 14th and Columbia Road NW,...
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Trump Admin Erases Decades of School Integration
By Stacy M. Brown, BlackPressUSA.com Senior National CorrespondentThe Trump administration has ended a decades-old federal school desegregation order in Louisiana, the latest move in what legal experts...
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KUUMBA FEST In the Park Returns May 30- 31st!
San Diego Urban Warriors proudly announces the return of Kuumba Fest In The Park, a vibrant celebration of Black edutainment and culture, set to take place on May 30-31, 2025, in the heart of San...
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Young and Prosperous Foundation Celebrates Senior Signing Day
By CW, The FreelancerOn May 4th, 2025, the Young and Prosperous Foundation hosted its 2nd annual Scholarship Excellence Senior Signing Day at the elegant University Club atop the 34th floor in downtown...
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Community Unites at First Annual It Takes A Village Resource Fair
By CW, The Freelancer On April 26, 2025, the Willie Henderson Sports Complex buzzed with community spirit as It Takes A Village Community Organization and Sisters Helping Sisters Weather The Storm...
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Kamala Harris Makes a Surprise — and Quiet — Debut Appearance At The Met Gala
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN(CNN) — Ahead of a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee, former Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the Met Gala in New York, along with husband...
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