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Georgia State Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark Launches Bid for Congress

June 4, 2025 Staff 0

by Itoro N. Umontuen | Monday morning, Georgia State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark announced her intentions to run for Congress. The microbiologist and college professor will challenge U.S. Rep. David Scott in Georgia’s 13th District. Dr. […]

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Capitol Rioter Rejects Trump Pardon in Unprecedented Rejection of Jan. 6 Clemency

June 3, 2025 Staff 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Her refusal, a rare and powerful act of public accountability, represents perhaps the most pointed backlash yet from within the convicted Jan. 6 ranks. By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA […]

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Kipp Schools Celebrates 100% of Graduating Class Accepted to College

May 30, 2025 Staff 0

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, a non-profit network of college-preparatory public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students, recently celebrated its first graduating senior class from Bold City High School located on the Westside.  Highlighting […]

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5 Things to Know About Marva Johnson, FAMU’s Next President

May 22, 2025 admin 0

As Florida A&M University names Marva Johnson its next president, the decision has sparked sharp debate over her background and qualifications. But who is she — and why is her appointment stirring so much controversy? […]

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South Africa’s President Asks for Answers and Contradicts Trump on White Killings

May 22, 2025 admin 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By April Ryan | Another telling moment in the meeting was when President Trump could not answer South Africa’s president’s question about the location of some parts of the video he showed […]

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Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

May 22, 2025 admin 0

Nationwide — Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his personal office. The announcement, made […]

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Florida Watch Names First Black Woman, Natasha Sutherland, to Serve as Executive Director

May 20, 2025 admin 0

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Watch has announced Natasha Sutherland as its new Executive Director, marking a significant leadership transition for the progressive watchdog organization. The move comes as former Executive Director Josh Weierbach steps into a […]

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Tariffs May Be Rising, But So is Black Strategy

May 9, 2025 admin 0

As inflation surges and tariffs rise, Black entrepreneurs are not shrinking in fear—they’re showing up, strategizing, and pushing forward with purpose. I saw this firsthand Tuesday evening at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) […]

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Sharply Condemns Trump’s Attacks on Judges

May 8, 2025 admin 0

The Supreme Court justice said it was time to address “the elephant in the room”: the “threats and harassment” that judges have received from Trump and his allies. RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Justice Ketanji […]

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MLK Bust Quietly Removed from Oval Office Under Trump

May 8, 2025 admin 0

By  April Ryan | The iconic bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., once a focal point in the Oval Office during the Obama and Biden years, has been relocated. The bronze bust of Dr. Martin […]

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