OP-ED: Joy as Resistance: Reclaiming Juneteenth in a Time of Backlash
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Juneteenth, America’s newest federal holiday, was meant to symbolize a national reckoning with history and a celebration of freedom when President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan legislation into law in 2021.
PRESS ROOM: Clyburn on 10th Anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME Church Shooting in Charleston
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following video on X, paying tribute to the 10th anniversary of the shooting that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015.
Black Press, Shoppers Turn Up Heat on Target
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Placer.ai’s latest analytics confirm that Target is losing ground to competitors like Walmart and Costco, who have posted gains during the same period.
PRESS ROOM: Local Students Attend PGA WORKS Beyond the Green at 71st KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — This career-exploration event, hosted at select PGA of America Championships, is designed to educate, inspire, and provide students from historically underserved backgrounds with access to industry leaders, executives, and influencers to pursue careers in the business of golf and beyond.
Israel and Iran! Will There be U.S. Involvement?
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The president also convened his national security team to meet in the Situation Room at the White House and told those who lived in Tehran to evacuate immediately. There are videos on social media showing the long car lines leaving the city as strikes between Israel and Iran continue.

Tyler Perry movie inspires Carol Porter to set record straight on Kid Care
Carol Porter breaks silence on Kid Care's demise, exoneration following Tyler Perry's inspiring film.
Student loan defaults hit Black Houstonians hard
Student loan defaults are rising, severely impacting Black Houstonians with credit score drops.
The protests against ICE raids should concern Black people too
The raids against immigrants in the US also impact Black communities.
Elsik, Nigerian big man Timothy Ofesi commits to Iowa Lakes Community College
Timothy Ofesi commits to Iowa Lakes, aiming to grow, compete and protect NCAA eligibility.
Summer time myths that impact Black communities health
Debunk harmful Black summer health myths, protect skin and prevent heatstroke.

Tyler Perry’s lawyer dismisses ‘The Oval’ star’s $260 million sexual assault lawsuit as a ‘scam’
Derek Dixon claims Perry, 55, made unwanted sexual advances in text messages and while the budding actor stayed in the
Jeffries ‘strongly’ urges more security funding for members of Congress after Minnesota political assassination
The Democratic leader of the House of Representatives makes a bipartisan plea to House Speaker Mike Johnson after a state
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs probably won’t testify as defense says its case could be less than 2 days
As prosecutors near the end of their case, Sean “Diddy” Combs is unlikely to take the stand in his federal
Will Smith regrets raising his children with radical honesty: ‘I’m not advocating for it’
Will Smith admits to his one major parenting mistake while promoting his upcoming “Based on a True Story” tour. Will
Jodie Turner-Smith highlights Black mothers’ impact on biracial children in letter to ex-husband
After finalizing their divorce, actress Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson continue to navigate co-parenting. Jodie Turner-Smith understands the importance of

Esaw Snipes-Garner, Activist And Widow of Eric Garner, Dies At 58
Esaw Snipes-Garner became a community activist after her husband, Eric Garner, was killed in an act of police violence.
NAACP Says It Will Sue Elon Musk’s AI Company Over Alleged Increased Air Pollution In Memphis’ Black Communities
The NAACP said Tuesday that it intends to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, over air pollution in Memphis.
Op-Ed: The State Kept Adriana Smith Alive For A Baby It Will Abandon
Adriana Smith was dead. But Georgia turned her into an incubator. They ignored her wishes, overrode her dignity, and delivered a child into a system that has never valued Black life.