20 years after the publication of ‘Purple Hibiscus,’ a generation of African writers follow suit
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Join us as we return to the city where it happened and speak with a voice from the heart of the community – Tracey Williams-Dillard, CEO/Publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As part of the settlement, Harvard has agreed to fully relinquish the images to Lanier, who is advocating for their permanent display at the International African American Museum in Charleston
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The numbers mark the third consecutive month that functional unemployment has surpassed 24%, according to LISEP, which defines functional unemployment as the combined total of those without jobs
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Black Leaders Detroit, the organizing body, is dedicated to promoting equity through community action. “The 2025 Ride for Equity is our most ambitious initiative yet,” said Dwan Dandridge, co-founder and CEO of Black Leaders Detroit.
ICE raids in Martha’s Vineyard spark fear and closures. “I am shook, saddened, and sickened,” says India Rose, as unmarked cars and federal agents disrupt the island’s seasonal economy and migrant workforce.
K-12 racial segregation never disappeared and it’s going to get worse with dead desegregation decrees.
Thanks to community advocacy and Defender reporting, Marshall High’s top honors now reflect true student achievement.
he T.R.U.T.H. Project Inc. and Black Alphabet NFP proudly present the launch of Film Festival Houston.
Honest advice from seasoned parents helps guide those entering the new chapter of empty nesting.
Tai Dillard must hit the ground running with just five players on the returning roster.
Two people were arrested for suspected involvement in a hit-and-run jet ski accident on Lake Grapevine that killed Ava Moore.
During her “Cowboy Carter” tour, Beyoncé helped one couple learn they were bringing a little cowboy into the world. Rain…a
After a successful Target boycott, Pastor Jamal Bryant encourages consumers to boycott Dollar General for its “predatory” business practices. Pastor
Kyle Bibby of Black Veterans Project tells theGrio that the new guidance represents “another discriminatory policy enacted under a Secretary
In 2024, Mo’Nique’s son took to social media to discuss his estranged relationship with his mother but his tune has
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Several readers have asked me to comment on RFK Jr.'s recent statements about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Hoover was convicted of murder and running a criminal enterprise. Although some supporters describe him as a political prisoner, the legal and public safety concerns associated with his name remain substantial.
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The University of Alabama’s highly anticipated Legacy program—a year-long initiative dedicated to mentorship and tech training for Black girls—has been put on hold after the National Science Foundation withdrew a crucial $3.5 million grant in April.
Wisconsin Rep. Shelia Stubbs will reintroduce a bill to create a task force to examine why so many Black women and girls go missing.
Michael Sumler, who served as Kool & The Gang's hype man for many years, passed away in Georgia after a car crash.
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