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  • IN MEMORIAM: A Life of Impact — the Enduring Legacy of Rosetta Miller-Perry

    TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Rosetta Miller-Perry, a prominent newspaper publisher, entrepreneur, and civil rights advocate, died on Friday, June 26, at the age of 91. Miller-Perry received over 500 local, state, and national honors for her contributions to publishing, journalism, civil rights, education, and economic empowerment within Nashville's African American business community. The post IN MEMORIAM: A Life of Impact — the Enduring Legacy of Rosetta Miller-Perry appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • COMMENTARY: The Basis of Freedom: Reclaiming Land as an Act of Liberation

    AFRO-AMERICAN – WASHINGTON — Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III discusses the importance of land ownership for the Black community, drawing on the teachings of Malcolm X and Queen Mother Audley Moore. The post COMMENTARY: The Basis of Freedom: Reclaiming Land as an Act of Liberation appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • BLACK TEXAS AT CROSSROADS

    AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEWS AND ISSUES – DALLAS — The March primary elections in Texas revealed a significant sentiment among Black voters, who largely supported Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. Crockett swept the ten counties with the largest Black populations by a 24-point margin, including a nearly 60-point lead in Jefferson County. Despite this strong showing of support for Crockett, James Talarico became the nominee. The post BLACK TEXAS AT CROSSROADS appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Kia Telluride SX Prestige: What Makes It Special?

    Discover the luxurious SX Prestige trim of the Kia Telluride. https://youtu.be/zJF32l2Fz8I. Experience the Meridian audio, Ergo motion seat, dual sunroofs, and digital rearview mirror. #AutoNetwork #KiaTelluride #SXPrestige #CarTech #LuxurySUV The post Kia Telluride SX Prestige: What Makes It Special? appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Preventing Amputation: a Doctor’s Guide for Diabetes Patients

    SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — Amputation is often a last resort for diabetes patients facing severe infections or poor circulation. However, Dr. Estelle Everett, an endocrinologist at UCLA, states that most diabetes-related amputations are preventable through early intervention, consistent medical care, and patient education. The post Preventing Amputation: a Doctor’s Guide for Diabetes Patients appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • The Head of Household Illusion: the Tax Break That Skips the Mothers It Was Built For

    WASHINGTON INFORMER — The head of household filing status, created in 1951, was intended to ease the tax burden for unmarried taxpayers supporting dependents. Although 79% of filers are women, its design benefits higher earners disproportionately, with a taxpayer at the 75th percentile saving significantly more than one at the 25th percentile. The post The Head of Household Illusion: the Tax Break That Skips the Mothers It Was Built For appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • New law could cut home costs by $10,000

    A new law aimed at easing America’s housing affordability crisis is officially in effect, bringing a wide range of reforms intended to increase home construction, expand financing opportunities and improve access to homeownership. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law Saturday after President Donald Trump neither signed nor vetoed the measure within the The post New law could cut home costs by $10,000 appeared first on Rolling Out.

Their families said they needed treatment; Mississippi officials threw them in jail without charges

Their families said they needed treatment; Mississippi officials threw them in jail without charges

In Mississippi, serious mental illness or substance abuse can land you in jail, even if you aren’t charged with a crime. The state is a stark outlier in jailing so many people for so long, but many officials say they don’t have another option By Isabelle Taft, Mollie Simon, ProPublica and Agnel Philip, ProPublica This

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