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Standing Room Only in Raleigh with Leader Sydney Batch and Stacey Abrams
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (1755+ words) THE CAROLINIAN — North Carolina Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch and national voting rights champion Stacey Abrams held a data-driven discussion in Raleigh on critical policy issues facing North Carolina and the nation. The event, framed as a Jeopardy-themed fundraiser, explored…...
The Congressional Seat That Black History Built (florida’s 20th District)
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (849+ words) By Rep. Frederica S. Wilson History has a way of disappearing if no one is willing to tell it. Too often, we celebrate milestones without remembering the struggle that made them possible. We inherit rights without understanding who fought for them....
Trump Administration Shelves Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Plan
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (1764+ words) The Trump administration has shelved the decade-long effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill— while simultaneously pushing to putTrump’s face on a brand-new $250 bill. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Monday (July 6) that the Trump administration is “not at present…...
IN MEMORIAM: A Queen Mother’s Journey Home
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (1735+ words) BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — She opened doors for those to come with wisdom, strength, and grace, She challenged wrong, uplifted youth, and quickened justice’s pace. Her scholarship and generous heart shall bloom through future years, Transforming dreams to living hope beyond our…...
Governor Stein Signs Jaleeyah’s Law
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1713+ words) THE CAROLINIAN — Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 1173, known as Jaleeyah’s Law, on Monday, July 6th. The law, named after 13-year-old Jaleeyah Tune, who was fatally shot in December 2025, aims to increase penalties for gang-related crimes and provide more tools for…...
BLACK TEXAS AT CROSSROADS
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1088+ words) A federal Voting Rights Act gutted by the courts no longer stands between us and The post BLACK TEXAS AT CROSSROADS appeared first on African American News and Issues. Based on reporting by African-American News and Issues – Dallas. Governor Stein…...
COMMENATARY: Blackfolk, Is It Past Time for an Exit Strategy?
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1709+ words) JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — With federal and state governments aligning with what the article describes as an “anti-Black program,” the article questions the efficacy of traditional civil rights strategies. We have arrived at a terrifyingly familiar crossroads. Over the last year…...
The Conversation With Al McFarlane 6/23/26
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (24+ words) https://www.youtube.com/live/WHqNedq_prY?si=NbQ_7MO2ESo11bH6 The conversation continues. The post The Conversation With Al McFarlane 6/23/26 appeared first on BlackPressUSA....
California Birth Rate Falls Below “Replacement Level”
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (280+ words) By Bo Tefu, California Black Media California’s birth rate has fallen to its lowest level on record, dropping well below the threshold needed to maintain population growth and signaling a major demographic shift that could reshape the state’s economy, schools,…...
Celebrating Juneteenth – Frederick Douglass on education and resistance
4+ week, 1+ day ago (120+ words) The content highlights how education and active resistance are intertwined, drawing parallels from historical movements to contemporary challenges. This exploration of Frederick Douglass’s teachings offers valuable insights into the spirit of Juneteenth and its relevance in today’s fight for justice…...