Black Women in Rural Areas Grapple with Stark Decline in Obstetric Care
THE AFRO — “The risks facing women in rural communities is due to hardship in receiving routine screenings and also access for treatment if conditions/diseases arise. Also, in rural areas there are few specialists,” Dr. Sonya Buchanan, a preventative medicine physician and Meharry Medical College graduate, told the AFRO.
Pretty & Powerful Takes Girl Power to the Next Level Success and Fellowship
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Set against a backdrop of elegant pink décor, the daytime affair featured flowing tapas and cocktails, creating a vibrant yet intimate atmosphere. Anderson goal is to build a community of female love rooted in confidence, collaboration and empowerment.
WAVE – Jax Unveils New Women’s Pro Basketball League
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — The league’s four founding teams—the Jacksonville Waves, Charlotte Crown, Greensboro Groove, and Savannah Steel—collectively aim to bridge the gap between collegiate play and professional opportunities.
New CalFresh & Medi-Cal Rules Start Soon
SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — Most people will still qualify for benefits or coverage. However, the County is urging people who currently receive CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits to make sure their contact information is up to date through their BenefitsCal portal. Keeping this information current ensures they receive text messages, calls or mail from the County about steps needed to confirm their eligibility.
End of a Political Era?
LOS ANGELES WAVE — Chris Martin was deemed “not qualified” after failing to submit the required number of valid signatures, the clerk’s office confirmed this week. Martin submitted 906 signatures, but only 355 were validated, leaving him 145 short of the 500 required to appear on the ballot, according to the city clerk.

Breaking: Johnny Jones talks about exit from Texas Southern for LSU
Johnny Jones posted a 133-125 overall and 90-49 SWAC record in eight years at TSU.
Rap lyrics, new confessions, death row: Inside James Broadnax’s execution
New confession, DNA evidence, and racial bias claims raise urgent questions before a Texas execution.
Texas Southern University charts next century with Ascend 2030
TSU's Ascend 2030 plan seeks to extend the school’s legacy while meeting institutional challenges.
Cy Ranch’s Josh Goodwin Jr. leads dominant MVP season
Josh Goodwin Jr. dominated both ends, leading Cy Ranch to a standout season and MVP honors
Slow down and reconnect for better mental health
By disconnecting from technology, focusing on the moment, practicing mindful eating, meditating, writing it down, escaping to the outdoors, and spending time alone, people can reconnect with themselves and reprioritize their emotional and physical needs.

The funding boom for Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder didn’t last
New data from Candid and ABFE shows that most racial justice investments faded quickly and favored larger organizations. On May
Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’ is set to become a feature film, with Melina Matsoukas directing
The 1993 novel is hailed as one of the best science fiction books of all time, along with George Orwell’s
In a deep red Georgia district, Shawn Harris’ performance might spell trouble for Republicans
Republican Clay Fuller won Georgia’s special election to finish out Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term in Congress. Still, after a shocking
White House press secretary tries to explain away Trump’s threat to kill Iranian civilians
“I understand the questions about the president’s rhetoric, but what the president cares most about is results,” said Trump spokesperson
Black student orgs fight back as universities shut down DEI organizations’ funding under Trump’s crackdown
From the University of Missouri to the University of Alabama, universities are gutting funding for minority student organizations in response

Black Press Celebrates Ties to Black Church in Annual Sunday Service
THE AFRO — The Black Press has sustained itself, keeping the mission alive even when faced with a variety of weapons formed against it. Early Black media professionals faced intimidation, sabotage and even death for the words and images they printed. The AFRO, for example, was founded August 13,1892 just months after The Free Speech and Headlight, a publication co-owned by teacher and activist Ida B. Wells, was burned to the ground on May 27, 1892.

Black Colorado Farmers Say Ongoing Battle With Racist Neighbors Led To Drive-By Shooting
Courtney "CW" Mallery and his wife Nicole own Freedom Acres Ranch, a 1,000 acre spread in a predominantly white community.
Democrats And Republicans Are The Same People In Different Fonts
Nothing screams “power” like the bipartisan love affair with pro-Israel money—specifically the kind flowing through networks tied to American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
Republican Clay Fuller Narrowly Wins Runoff To Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
While Democrat Shawn Harris lost, his showing, along with several wins in Wisconsin, shows growing momentum for Democrats ahead of the midterms.

As 16 fake electors are charged for election fraud, House and Senate re-back ‘Freedom to Vote Act’

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charges16 Michigan residents with multiple felony counts for elaborate false electors scheme; meanwhile, Congress members re-introduce voter legislation to set basic national standards during elections By Julia Dudley Najieb – Black Headline News Since the initial beginning of our country’s inception, U.S. elections have proven to be an area of

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