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Defenders Endorses Bills to Secure a Future Against Offshore Drilling 

April 22, 2025 admin 0

WASHINGTON, DC — Defenders of Wildlife today endorsed a suite of bills introduced in Congress to safeguard U.S. coastal waters against the threat of offshore oil and gas drilling. These bills would ensure protection for […]

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Morehouse College to Welcome Dr. Cornel West as Commencement Speaker

April 21, 2025 admin 0

by Isaiah Singleton | Morehouse College will welcome Dr. Cornel West, American philosopher, scholar of African American studies, and activist, as its keynote speaker for the 141st Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 9 […]

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Dr. King’s Legacy Revisited Understanding the Protest on his Assassination Anniversary

April 11, 2025 admin 0

By April Ryan | The Media Panel at the National Action Network Convention in the NYC | “What would Martin do?” asked Mary Francis Berry, the former head of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Berry was […]

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GOP Votes to Cut Medicaid, Feed Billionaires

April 11, 2025 admin 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent | The plan, backed by House GOP members, would extend tax breaks overwhelmingly benefiting the wealthy and large corporations. House Republicans on Thursday approved a […]

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New Era, Familiar Fight: Black Press Prepares for Tariff Impacts

April 9, 2025 admin 0

by Tannistha Sinha | Black media outlets across the country are preparing for what could be a new era of financial and editorial strain that will put survival to the test in the upcoming years.  With […]

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At-Risk Florida Youths Have a Senate Champion in Shevrin Jones

April 9, 2025 admin 0

Year after year, Miami Gardens Sen. Shevrin Jones goes to bat in Tallahassee for some of Florida’s most vulnerable residents, and 2025 is no different. He’s carrying a quartet of bills this year, each designed to better […]

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“Why HBCUs and Trades Are Shaping the Future of Education”

April 7, 2025 admin 0

By  Anthony Tilghman | HBCUs have always welcomed students of all races and backgrounds. But for Black students looking for an education that honors their heritage, provides robust academic training, supports athletes holistically, and opens doors […]

Political

Former Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, is Prepping for a Gubernatorial Run in Georgia

April 7, 2025 admin 0

The 60th Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, announced this week she preparing to campaign for to become Georgia’s next Governor in 2026. Bottoms has mentioned she’s considering throwing her name into the proverbial hat. That picture may […]

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All References to Harriet Tubman Removed From ‘Underground Railroad’ Webpage By National Park Service

April 7, 2025 admin 0

A quote and image of Harriet Tubman have been quietly removed from a National Park Service webpage about the Underground Railroad, prompting concern from historians and civil rights advocates. The revision is part of a broader trend […]

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Trump Pennsylvania Stronghold Flipped Blue by 16 Points

April 7, 2025 admin 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Economist President Trump approval tracker has a 51% disapproval rating among Americans polled for the 45/47 president of the United States. “This is a referendum on the chaos Washington [DC] Republicans […]

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