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  • FAFO Ain’t a Forcefield: Why Black Silence on Immigration Won’t Save Us

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - Some Black folks think staying quiet during ICE raids keeps them safe. It doesn’t. When the system’s done targeting one group, it comes for the rest of us. Citizenship won’t save you. Silence won’t protect you. Solidarity isn’t optional—it’s survival.

  • IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Funk Pioneer Sly Stone Dies at 82

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Sylvester “Sly” Stewart—known to the world as Sly Stone, frontman of the groundbreaking band Sly and the Family Stone—has died at the age of 82.

  • Force Escalation and 45 LA Arrests

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The head of the organization, which focuses on the advancement of Hispanics, discussed the discriminatory nature of these arrests, lending “the only criteria they need to have is brown skin.”

  • OP-ED: Standing Guard: A Legacy of Equity, A Future of Action

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSIRE- With over $8 million invested in 180+ ventures reaching 5 million lives, Camelback Ventures isn’t just marking 10 years—it’s doubling down.

  • NIH Dismantling Draws Fierce Rebuke from Within

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The newly released Bethesda Declaration—signed by more than 2,300 NIH staff, Nobel laureates, and public health leaders—calls out politically motivated funding terminations and staff layoffs that have jeopardized decades of life-saving research.

  • Judge rules on Diddy’s 2nd request for a mistrial

    For the second time, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team filed a motion to ask the judge to declare a mistrial, based on the inconsistencies found in the testimony of a prosecutorial witness. Diddy’s attorneys pointed out to the judge that the testimony from Cassie’s friend, Bryana Bongolan, who accused Diddy of dangling her from the The post Judge rules on Diddy’s 2nd request for a mistrial appeared first on Rolling Out.

The Things We Were Never Taught — And What We’re Going to Do About It
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The Things We Were Never Taught — And What We’re Going to Do About It

The destruction of “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921. (Wikimedia Commons) I Wasn’t Taught This I was in my late 30s before I learned that Black Wall Street wasn’t just a myth, before I understood what Tulsa, Oklahoma, really meant. I had two degrees, multiple mentors, and a whole bookshelf of theory behind...
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill”: Winners, Losers, and What the Senate Might Change
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill”: Winners, Losers, and What the Senate Might Change

House Speaker Mike Johnson delivers remarks alongside other House Republican leaders after the House passed budget reconciliation legislation at the U.S. Capitol on May 22, 2025. | Francis Chung Congress’ latest legislative leviathan—H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—is a sweeping effort to reset America’s budget, tax code, defense priorities, and safety net systems. Passed...
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The Black Code: Our Sacred Oath to Liberation
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The Black Code: Our Sacred Oath to Liberation

By a Black elder with 60 Years of life experience in his words When I was a young man, they told me survival was about ducking and weaving.Now I know: real survival is about building, healing, and protecting — starting with us. The image of Angela Davis — righteous, unbowed — reminds me daily that...
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Born Here, Belong Here: The Price and Power of Birthright Citizenship in Black America
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Born Here, Belong Here: The Price and Power of Birthright Citizenship in Black America

To be born in America and know you belong, that’s something many people never have to question. But for Black Americans, that certainty was never handed over. It had to be wrestled from a country that once insisted they had no rights at all. The promise of belonging, secured by birthright citizenship in the 14th...
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The Profound Impact of Christianity on Black America Prior to 1964
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The Profound Impact of Christianity on Black America Prior to 1964

Christianity has played a significant role in the history of Black America, serving as a source of spiritual strength, communal support, and a catalyst for social change. This essay aims to explore, quantify, and reference the profound impact that Christianity had on the lives of African Americans before 1964. Through examining the influence of the...
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Resistance and Responsibility: A Constitutional Reflection on Black America, the Right to Resist, and January 6th
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Resistance and Responsibility: A Constitutional Reflection on Black America, the Right to Resist, and January 6th

In classrooms and public forums, we often debate this classic constitutional question:“At what point do citizens have the right to protect themselves from their own government?” For some, this is a theoretical discussion.For Black Americans, it’s lived experience. And then came January 6, 2021—when hundreds stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the...
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Black History Month: The Weight of Everyday Life
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Black History Month: The Weight of Everyday Life

Black History Month is a time to honor the rich legacy, achievements, and resilience of Black communities throughout history. Originally established as Negro History Week by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, it became a month-long celebration in 1976 to recognize the significant contributions of Black individuals to American society. It is also a moment...
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What If America Eliminated Federal Income Tax and FICA?
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What If America Eliminated Federal Income Tax and FICA?

Imagine waking up tomorrow and finding out that federal income tax and FICA (payroll tax) have been completely eliminated in America. No more deductions from your paycheck, no more IRS filings, and no more payroll taxes funding Social Security and Medicare. At first glance, this sounds like a dream scenario—extra cash in every worker’s pocket....
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A Mockery of Justice: The Release and Presidential Pardoning of Officers Responsible for the Death of Karon Hylton-Brown
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A Mockery of Justice: The Release and Presidential Pardoning of Officers Responsible for the Death of Karon Hylton-Brown

It is a travesty of justice when a judicial system that promises equality under the law instead delivers impunity to those who abuse their power. The release of Terence D. Sutton Jr. and Andrew Zabavsky, coupled with the unconscionable pardon by President Donald Trump, adds another layer of insult to the injury inflicted on Karon...
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The Ripple Effect of Florida’s Decision to Remove Civilian Review Boards – Florida House Bill – HB 601 (2024) – Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
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The Ripple Effect of Florida’s Decision to Remove Civilian Review Boards – Florida House Bill – HB 601 (2024) – Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers

Florida’s decision to eliminate civilian review boards (CRBs)—those vital community-driven bodies that once served as watchdogs for police accountability—has sparked heated debates and deep concern, not only within the state but also across the country. This move doesn’t just impact how communities in Florida interact with law enforcement; it sends shockwaves through states that might...
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  • FAFO Ain’t a Forcefield: Why Black Silence on Immigration Won’t Save Us

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - Some Black folks think staying quiet during ICE raids keeps them safe. It doesn’t. When the system’s done targeting one group, it comes for the rest of us. Citizenship won’t save you. Silence won’t protect you. Solidarity isn’t optional—it’s survival.

  • IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Funk Pioneer Sly Stone Dies at 82

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Sylvester “Sly” Stewart—known to the world as Sly Stone, frontman of the groundbreaking band Sly and the Family Stone—has died at the age of 82.

  • Force Escalation and 45 LA Arrests

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The head of the organization, which focuses on the advancement of Hispanics, discussed the discriminatory nature of these arrests, lending “the only criteria they need to have is brown skin.”

  • OP-ED: Standing Guard: A Legacy of Equity, A Future of Action

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSIRE- With over $8 million invested in 180+ ventures reaching 5 million lives, Camelback Ventures isn’t just marking 10 years—it’s doubling down.

  • NIH Dismantling Draws Fierce Rebuke from Within

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The newly released Bethesda Declaration—signed by more than 2,300 NIH staff, Nobel laureates, and public health leaders—calls out politically motivated funding terminations and staff layoffs that have jeopardized decades of life-saving research.

  • Judge rules on Diddy’s 2nd request for a mistrial

    For the second time, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team filed a motion to ask the judge to declare a mistrial, based on the inconsistencies found in the testimony of a prosecutorial witness. Diddy’s attorneys pointed out to the judge that the testimony from Cassie’s friend, Bryana Bongolan, who accused Diddy of dangling her from the The post Judge rules on Diddy’s 2nd request for a mistrial appeared first on Rolling Out.

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