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Both Parties Brace for a ‘Long Conflict’ as Government Shutdown Hits Two-Week Mark

October 15, 2025 Staff 0

By Sahil Kapur and Scott Wong | HBCU News At the two-week mark, Republicans and Democrats are bracing for a long government shutdown, with both parties seeing more upside in persisting with their conflicting demands. As a result, […]

Education

Frederick Humphries Statues Serves as a Tribute to an HBCU Legend

October 13, 2025 Staff 0

by Gayle Andrews Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., epitomized the definition of an influencer. His tenure as the president of Florida A&M University was a whirlwind of academic, social, and civil rights progress that would […]

Education

FPL Invites Schools to Apply for $50,000 Classroom Makeover Grant 

October 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Eligible public, private and charter schools at all grade levels can apply through Nov. 7, 2025 | Juno Beach, Fla. – School is back in session and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding ten eligible Florida schools […]

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Ben Crump Pledges $50K to the Black Press, Challenges Others to Follow His Lead

October 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Stacy M. Brown | BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., pulsed with history and urgency as the Black Press of America gathered for its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception. The […]

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‘His soul…He’s lost’: Chicago Mayor Responds to Trump’s Insurrection Act Threat, Says President Fears Black and Brown Power

October 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Gerren Keith Gaynor | “They’re afraid of us uniting,” declared Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as he defiantly condemned President Donald Trump’s “war” on Chicago. Chicago Brandon Johnson said he is praying for Donald Trump after the […]

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President Trump Falsely Claims Record Black Employment Amid Rising Black Joblessness

October 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

President Donald Trump appeared to take credit for “record” Black employment in a Truth Social post amid rising Black unemployment during his second term. On Thursday night, Trump posted a meme aiming at former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack […]

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Trust in Mainstream Media at a New Low, But the Black Press Stands as the Trusted Voice

October 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE —  Stacy M. Brown  | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent| Trust in America’s mainstream media has fallen to its lowest level on record. Gallup reports that only 28 percent of adults say […]

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Raines Class of 1970 Celebrates 55th Reunion

October 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Raines High School Class of 1970 celebrated their 55th high school reunion weekend with a series of customized events. Reminiscing on the 70’s impact on America, classmates gathered for a reunion weekend of bowling, birthday […]

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Byron Donalds Gets Specific on Education, Property Taxes in Tampa Campaign Stop

September 24, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix | While Byron Donalds hasn’t received the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis in his quest to succeed him as governor of Florida next year, the U.S. House member from Naples […]

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MAGA ‘Fearless Debaters’ Group Removed from Tennessee State University Campus

September 24, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

This week, Tennessee State University students were met with a surprise on their walk to class. On Tuesday, the Nashville HBCU reported that a group of people, unaffiliated with the university, appeared on campus around […]

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