In Unprecedented Move, Member of Congress Charged with “Forcibly Impeding” ICE Officials in Latest Escalation by Trump Administration
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The moment is another example of the Trump Administration’s building aggressiveness toward Democratic members of Congress and other elected officials. Threats of censure and arrest are increasing.
Trump’s Use of Military Force In L.A. Cast Shadow Over 25th BET Awards Ceremony
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Pentagon confirmed that the deployment brought the number of Guard members under federal orders to more than 4,100. Approximately 700 Marines were also sent to the city earlier in the day. California quickly moved to challenge the deployment. State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against Trump, saying the president had “trampled” California’s sovereignty. Meanwhile, Trump endorsed threats made by border official Tom Homan, who warned that state officials obstructing federal enforcement could face arrest.
Trump’s $143M Parade Met with Coast-to-Coast Rebellion
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In one of the most outlandish displays of ego and perhaps the most expensive show of arrogance in American history, Donald Trump’s estimated $143 million birthday, and military parade will roll through downtown Washington, D.C
Cuba’s Top Diplomat to U.S.: Blockade Hurts Black Americans and Cubans Alike
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Today, the U.S. actively blocks vessels from delivering oil to Cuba. It pressures other countries to deny Cuba tourism access,” she asserted. “And then it blames us for the resulting blackouts and scarcities. This is not diplomacy. This is punishment.”
FAFO Ain’t a Forcefield: Why Black Silence on Immigration Won’t Save Us
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - Some Black folks think staying quiet during ICE raids keeps them safe. It doesn’t. When the system’s done targeting one group, it comes for the rest of us. Citizenship won’t save you. Silence won’t protect you. Solidarity isn’t optional—it’s survival.

Son, daughter of UH coach Kelvin Sampson proud to work with dad
Kellen Sampson and Lauren Sampson say their father has been a true inspiration.
Chef Mariah Scott leads Houston’s next generation of chefs
Chef Mariah Scott leads Houston Community College’s student-run restaurant A La Carte.
5 Trump policies Black Americans need to watch now
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Buy now, pay later is just fast food for your wallet
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Black music rules the world, so where is our money?
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Court hearing set on Trump’s use of National Guard and Marines to help with immigration raids in LA
A federal court hearing is scheduled for Thursday, after Gov. Newsom requested court intervention on Trump’s use of the National
Ananda Lewis, former TV host and activist, passes away from cancer at 52
The former MTV veejay, model and personality announced in 2020 that she had been battling breast cancer for years and
‘Love is Blind’s’ Lydia Gonzalez announces divorce from Milton Johnson and shocking details about their marriage
Lydia from “Love is Blind” season 5 reveals that her marriage to Milton was far from a fairytale in divorce
K. Michelle corrects interviewer who claimed she didn’t grow up in country music: ‘I didn’t fly here — I grew here.’
Singer K. Michelle opens up about her background and how her musical roots run deep in country music. Regarding country
Deion Sanders says ‘everything is OKAY’ after not attending football camps in Boulder, Colorado
The health of Sanders, the head coach of the University of Colorado Buffalos, has come into question because of his extended

Ananda Lewis Through The Years: Remembering Her Life, Legacy, Beauty, & Strength
Ananda was 52. Ananda Lewis Was The It Girl In The ’90s – We Loved To See Her I got to know Ananda later in life, and she left a lasting legacy. But I was not the only one. An entire generation of Black women saw themselves reflected in Ananda—smart, grounded, stylish, and unapologetically real.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump EO Pulling Federal Funds From LGBTQ Health Nonprofits
The ruling specifically targets executive orders Trump issued tying federal funding to an organization’s DEI efforts.
Serena And Venus Williams Debuting New Podcast On X
Serena and Venus Williams are set to host a new video podcast on X, formerly Twitter beginning in August.

Black Londoners of Canada: Digital mapping reveals Ontario’s Black history and challenges myths

March 13, 2024
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By Elizabeth Hinds-Hueglin, David Mitterauer, and Patrick Kinghan (Special to BHN) https://youtu.be/ZBDvF9DCq9c Afua Cooper speaks about ‘A Black People’s History of Canada.’ As research associates on the Black Londoners Project at Western University, Elizabeth Hinds-Hueglin, David Mitterauer, and Patrick Kinghan are finding historical clues about people like Aurelia Jones and exploring the Black history of

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