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LeMoyne-Owen College Announces Three Valedictorians for Class of 2026

LeMoyne-Owen College Announces Three Valedictorians for Class of 2026   MEMPHIS, Tenn. — LeMoyne-Owen College (LOC), the fifth oldest historically Black college (HBCU) in the U.S., is...

Car accident crisis: Vital steps to take immediately

Published By BlackPressUSA Getting into a car accident can be frightening, but knowing what to do afterward can help you navigate this unfortunate event with more confidence. It’s...

U.S. Supreme Court weakens key pillar of Voting Rights Act, opening the door for Texas to redraw political maps

Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court weakened but did not eliminate a key provision of the Voting Rights Act on...

‘Slavery Was a Good Thing,’ Black Leader Says MAGA Told Him

LOS ANGELES WAVE — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn reveals that some MAGA Republicans expressed positive views on slavery and desire to reinstitute Jim Crow-era policies.

Explore Cute Hair Ideas Every Teen Will Adore Today

NNPA NEWSWIRE - Finding cute hair for teens that actually works for your day-to-day life comes down to choosing styles that are quick, versatile, and match...

Sherry Tucker Brown: Forging a Family Heritage Despite Being Denied Another

NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS — Brown was excited about sharing her family’s story and wanted to let people know of her family’s contributions to the fabric of New York and Harlem. Despite her family not inheriting anything from the Dewars, she said they did build a name for themselves and helped to enrich their communities.

Trump’s clash with the pope reenacts a 1,000‑year‑old question: What happens when sacred and secular power collide?

By Joëlle Rollo-Koster Professor of Medieval History, University of Rhode Island Alarm over the war of words between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has escalated...

EXCLUSIVE: Russell Simmons Files Explosive Manhattan Lawsuit, Says HBO Ignored Sharpton, Jackson Warnings and Pushed a “Tabloid Hit Piece” Worldwide

By Stacy Brown Russell Simmons is accusing HBO and its partners of ignoring civil rights leaders, burying evidence, and turning his name into a global...

FC Dallas Announces 2026 Homegrown Partner Program Class, Supported by Gallagher

FRISCO, Texas (April 2, 2026) — FC Dallas has announced the Dallas-Fort Worth-based business selected for the club’s 2026 Homegrown Partner Program class. Supported by...

Liftoff! NASA Launches Astronauts on Historic Artemis Moon Mission

Spurred by American ingenuity, astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are in flight, preparing for the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50...

Black Student Loan Default Rate Five Times Higher than Whites

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Citing new research from Protect Borrowers, formerly the Student Borrower Protection Center, the coalition advised Education Secretary Linda McMahon in a January 7 letter that a new student loan default occurred every nine seconds in 2025. That escalating rate is unprecedented, and is nearly three times worse than in 2019the year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COMMENTARY: Regime Change and The Roots Of U.S. Hostility With Iran

SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — Those who are serious in their study of history are clear that the Cold War was a propaganda campaign to position communism and socialism as a “boogeyman” in order to justify Americans’ desire for geopolitical domination of the world. Additionally, Mosaddegh’s policy of nationalizing the oil wealth of the country was disruptive to Western oil companies that wanted unfettered access to Iran’s oil reserves.

Women of Color Leadership Shapes the Legacy of Women’s History Month

By Dr. Sharon M. Holder | Minnesota Spokesman Recorder Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to recognize the enduring impact of women of color leadership...

How Jasmine Crockett slipped from Democratic frontrunner to decisive defeat in the Senate primary

Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune March 6, 2026 When U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett jumped into the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, she was the...

Kamala Harris endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate after supporting his opponent in the primary

After endorsing U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary, the former vice president called for the party to unite behind Talarico. by Alex Nguyen Former Vice...

Court documents reveal domestic violence history of Austin shooting suspect

A court-documented history of family violence didn’t bar the suspected West Sixth Street attack suspect from owning guns under Texas law. By Sam Stark, Austin Curren Four days...