In totally unsurprising news, the Louisiana state legislature has passed a new congressional map eliminating one of the state’s two majority-Black districts.
Pope Leo XIV issued a historic apology on May 25, openly acknowledging the Holy See’s role in legitimizing slavery and condemning the Church’s centuries-long...
Rapper Young MC and Grammy-nominated singer Morris Day have officially withdrawn from President Trump’s Freedom 250 Festival in Washington, D.C., an event tied to...
By Brigid Schulte and Rebecca GaleBlackPress USAReprinted – by Texas Metro Newshttps://blackpressusa.com/ BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The United States spends less on child care than...
Laterras R. Whitfield’s long-awaited spouse Ashley R. Whitfield makes grand entrance at their wedding By Walter Gainer II Black America Web https://blackamericaweb.com/ n 2020,...
By Tomas Kassahun Blavityhttps://blavity.com/ Legendary drummer Jellybean Johnson has died at age 69. Jellybean, legally known as Garry George Johnson, died unexpectedly on Friday night, TMZ reported. The cause of...
By Von C. HowardThe Westside Gazettehttps://thewestsidegazette.com/ There’s something about hearing Kurt Carr’s “For Every Mountain” that still stops me in my tracks, even after all these...
By vp wright, Creator of “for the culture,”Forward Timeshttps://www.forwardtimes.com/ Houston is a city that’s always in motion — people coming, going, grinding, rebuilding, and...
These essential reads illuminate the shared histories, hidden legacies, and powerful intersections of Black and Native communities. By Lynnette NicholasEssence Having the audacity to...
Live Nation Urban and the Student Freedom Initiative are launching a one-night concert and activism event to support income-based alternatives to crushing student loans...
Queen Latifah’s long red dress, Cynthia Erivo’s over-the-shoulder green flower dress, and more. By Larry StansburyEssencehttps://www.essence.com/ At this year’s 16th Governors Awards, Black women...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Her most recent gifts to historically Black colleges and universities surpass $400 million this year alone. These are not gestures. They...