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  • U.S. Open Influencers Spark Backlash over Ring Lights, Filming as Gauff and Osaka Speak Out

    SAN ANTONIO OBSERVER — The U.S. Open expanded its official content creator program this year, nearly doubling from 54 creators in 2025 to approximately 100 in 2026. This initiative aimed to bring more social media creators into one of tennis’ biggest events. The post U.S. Open Influencers Spark Backlash over Ring Lights, Filming as Gauff and Osaka Speak Out appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Peer Support Brings Faith and Counseling to NC Prisons

    THE CAROLINIAN — Incarcerated individuals in North Carolina prisons are increasingly finding guidance and support from "field ministers." These are prisoners who earn a four-year bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry while also receiving counseling training. The post Peer Support Brings Faith and Counseling to NC Prisons appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • U.S. Sole Nation to Oppose U.N. Resolution Correcting Africa’s Size on World Maps

    TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — The United States was the sole nation to vote against a United Nations resolution encouraging the use of world maps that more accurately depict the size of Africa and other equatorial regions. The U.N. General Assembly adopted the non-binding "Correct the Map" resolution, led by Togo and backed by African Union members, by a vote of 164-1 with six abstentions. The post U.S. Sole Nation to Oppose U.N. Resolution Correcting Africa’s Size on World Maps appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • COMMENTARY: Big Mama Said ‘Don’t Let Grief Break the Bank’

    ORLANDO ADVOCATE — Inspired by his grandmother Lucille “Big Mama” Allen’s financial wisdom, the author examines the intersection of grief and money following a close friend’s family funeral planning. He details how emotions, vulnerability, and a desire to honor a loved one can lead to excessive spending, noting how wants can easily be mistaken for needs during this difficult time. The post COMMENTARY: Big Mama Said ‘Don’t Let Grief Break the Bank’ appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Prairie View Makes Bold Statement in Dominant Labor Day Classic Win

    Terrance’s Take: PRAIRIE VIEW — On the surface, it seems like Prairie View’s dominant 52-14 win over Texas Southern in the 41st Labor Day Classic was a bold statement about what’s to come. But in Prairie View coach Tremaine Jackson’s mind, the resounding early-season showing against a rival, SWAC opponent, and West Division foe was The post Prairie View Makes Bold Statement in Dominant Labor Day Classic Win appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Texas Attorney General Race Tests Long-Running Party Loyalties

    HOUSTON DEFENDER — The upcoming Texas Attorney General race features Republican State Senator Mayes Middleton, Democratic State Senator Nathan Johnson, Libertarian Tom Oxford, and independent Omer Khwaja. This election marks the first time in over a decade that a candidate other than Ken Paxton will be elected to the office, which Republicans have controlled for nearly three decades. The post Texas Attorney General Race Tests Long-Running Party Loyalties appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Ayesha Curry Drops Bold Prediction Warriors Fans Can’t Ignore

    The Warriors star’s wife hints at what’s coming for Golden State this season — and it sounds like good news. Stephen Curry’s 2025-26 campaign was defined more by absence than brilliance. A nagging knee injury limited the Golden State Warriors guard to just 43 regular-season appearances, and when he did suit up, he often looked The post Ayesha Curry Drops Bold Prediction Warriors Fans Can’t Ignore appeared first on Rolling Out.

The Weight of a Sentence: Justice, Race, and the Institutions We Keep Excusing

The Weight of a Sentence: Justice, Race, and the Institutions We Keep Excusing

Four incidents. Two of them fatal, both fully adjudicated in court. Latasha Harlins, shot in Los Angeles in 1991. Cyrus Carmack-Belton, shot in South Carolina in 2023. Thirty-two years apart, same underlying script: a mistaken accusation of petty theft, a young Black person turning to leave, a gun going off anyway. The non-fatal versions, the...
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Know Your Roots, Know Your Rights

Know Your Roots, Know Your Rights

This guide is for people whose families were enslaved in America. It explains, in simple words, what laws already protect you, what new programs are being built just for you, and what steps you can take today. It also explains one big idea that trips a lot of people up: being Black in America is...
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From Ballots to Algorithms: A Ground-Level Look at Power, Policy, and the Fight for Black Political Voice

From Ballots to Algorithms: A Ground-Level Look at Power, Policy, and the Fight for Black Political Voice

There’s a feeling a lot of people can’t quite shake right now. It’s not just frustration. It’s not just political fatigue. It’s something deeper, a quiet recognition that the rules of the game are being rewritten while most people are still being told everything is working as it should. When people talk about Project 2025, court...
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The Budget Nobody’s Talking About: And Why Your Family Should Be Worried

The Budget Nobody’s Talking About: And Why Your Family Should Be Worried

Washington just rewrote the rules of American life. Most people haven’t noticed yet. But in a few years, millions of families will wonder what happened. The FY2026 budget proposal isn’t just another set of numbers. It’s a fundamental rewiring of what the federal government does, and more importantly, what it doesn’t do anymore. According to the White...
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Frisco’s H-1B Controversy: Allegations, Evidence, and What It Signals for the U.S. Labor and Immigration System

Frisco’s H-1B Controversy: Allegations, Evidence, and What It Signals for the U.S. Labor and Immigration System

FRISCO, Texas — What began as a heated public debate in one of North Texas’ fastest-growing cities has expanded into a broader national conversation about immigration oversight, labor markets, and the integrity of the federal H-1B visa program. Allegations that certain companies in the region may have used shell businesses to sponsor foreign workers have...
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When a Government Turns on Its People, Some Americans Recognize It First

When a Government Turns on Its People, Some Americans Recognize It First

Americans often speak about the government turning on its citizens as a future risk. For Native Americans and Black Americans, it has long been a lived reality. Any honest discussion of power in the United States must begin with that uncomfortable truth: America’s founders warned of tyranny even as they built a system that excluded...
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The Origins of Humanity: Where Science Meets Spirit

The Origins of Humanity: Where Science Meets Spirit

For centuries, humankind has asked three timeless questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? What makes us human? Today, science can trace our biological footprints across time, while faith continues to illuminate the moral and spiritual dimensions of our being. This post explores humanity’s origins through both lenses, the scientific and the...
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Faith Before Flags: An Islamic Reflection on MAGA Christianity

Faith Before Flags: An Islamic Reflection on MAGA Christianity

In recent years, MAGA Christianity has gained prominence in the United States, blending evangelical identity with political nationalism. For many believers, it offers purpose, community, and a moral framework. From an Islamic perspective, we can approach this movement with curiosity and reflection, asking: Does the blending of faith and politics align with God’s moral guidance...
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Faith Before Flags: A Biblical Reflection on MAGA Christianity

Faith Before Flags: A Biblical Reflection on MAGA Christianity

In recent years, a movement known as MAGA Christianity has risen to prominence in America, a blend of faith, politics, and nationalism that seeks to “make America great again” through what it calls a return to “biblical values.” For many believers, it offers a sense of belonging, purpose, and moral clarity in a divided nation....
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The First Mother and the Future We Inherit

The First Mother and the Future We Inherit

The Woman Who Lives in All of Us About 200,000 years ago, somewhere in East Africa, a woman lived a life that by all accounts would have seemed ordinary. She gathered food, told stories by firelight, raised her children, and watched the stars. Yet unknowingly, she carried within her the spark that would ignite the...
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  • U.S. Open Influencers Spark Backlash over Ring Lights, Filming as Gauff and Osaka Speak Out

    SAN ANTONIO OBSERVER — The U.S. Open expanded its official content creator program this year, nearly doubling from 54 creators in 2025 to approximately 100 in 2026. This initiative aimed to bring more social media creators into one of tennis’ biggest events. The post U.S. Open Influencers Spark Backlash over Ring Lights, Filming as Gauff and Osaka Speak Out appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Peer Support Brings Faith and Counseling to NC Prisons

    THE CAROLINIAN — Incarcerated individuals in North Carolina prisons are increasingly finding guidance and support from "field ministers." These are prisoners who earn a four-year bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry while also receiving counseling training. The post Peer Support Brings Faith and Counseling to NC Prisons appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • U.S. Sole Nation to Oppose U.N. Resolution Correcting Africa’s Size on World Maps

    TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — The United States was the sole nation to vote against a United Nations resolution encouraging the use of world maps that more accurately depict the size of Africa and other equatorial regions. The U.N. General Assembly adopted the non-binding "Correct the Map" resolution, led by Togo and backed by African Union members, by a vote of 164-1 with six abstentions. The post U.S. Sole Nation to Oppose U.N. Resolution Correcting Africa’s Size on World Maps appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • COMMENTARY: Big Mama Said ‘Don’t Let Grief Break the Bank’

    ORLANDO ADVOCATE — Inspired by his grandmother Lucille “Big Mama” Allen’s financial wisdom, the author examines the intersection of grief and money following a close friend’s family funeral planning. He details how emotions, vulnerability, and a desire to honor a loved one can lead to excessive spending, noting how wants can easily be mistaken for needs during this difficult time. The post COMMENTARY: Big Mama Said ‘Don’t Let Grief Break the Bank’ appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Prairie View Makes Bold Statement in Dominant Labor Day Classic Win

    Terrance’s Take: PRAIRIE VIEW — On the surface, it seems like Prairie View’s dominant 52-14 win over Texas Southern in the 41st Labor Day Classic was a bold statement about what’s to come. But in Prairie View coach Tremaine Jackson’s mind, the resounding early-season showing against a rival, SWAC opponent, and West Division foe was The post Prairie View Makes Bold Statement in Dominant Labor Day Classic Win appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Texas Attorney General Race Tests Long-Running Party Loyalties

    HOUSTON DEFENDER — The upcoming Texas Attorney General race features Republican State Senator Mayes Middleton, Democratic State Senator Nathan Johnson, Libertarian Tom Oxford, and independent Omer Khwaja. This election marks the first time in over a decade that a candidate other than Ken Paxton will be elected to the office, which Republicans have controlled for nearly three decades. The post Texas Attorney General Race Tests Long-Running Party Loyalties appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Ayesha Curry Drops Bold Prediction Warriors Fans Can’t Ignore

    The Warriors star’s wife hints at what’s coming for Golden State this season — and it sounds like good news. Stephen Curry’s 2025-26 campaign was defined more by absence than brilliance. A nagging knee injury limited the Golden State Warriors guard to just 43 regular-season appearances, and when he did suit up, he often looked The post Ayesha Curry Drops Bold Prediction Warriors Fans Can’t Ignore appeared first on Rolling Out.

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