Get Help Clearing Cannabis-Related Records Through State Expungement Event
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board is reviewing approximately 98,000 marijuana-related felonies and misdemeanors as adult-use cannabis has been legal for nearly three years in Minnesota. Many individuals are still affected by past convictions. To assist residents, the CEB and Roots Wellness Center are hosting a public event on July 15 at the Urban League in North Minneapolis. The post Get Help Clearing Cannabis-Related Records Through State Expungement Event appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
IN MEMORIAM: D.C. Mourns Vernon Hawkins, Organizer Who Helped Shape Five Decades of Black Civic Life
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Vernon Hawkins, a veteran organizer and public servant, died on July 2 at age 87. For over 50 years, Hawkins significantly influenced Washington D.C.'s political, civic, and civil rights landscape, often working behind the scenes. Friends and officials remember him as a strategist whose counsel was widely sought. The post IN MEMORIAM: D.C. Mourns Vernon Hawkins, Organizer Who Helped Shape Five Decades of Black Civic Life appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
How Four Black Women Bosses Define Wellness
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — Four Black women leaders in Minnesota discussed their definitions and practices of wellness. Reverend Joan Austin of Endure Women's Ministries, Kelsey Joson of InControl, Dr. Ayanna Rakhu of Sankofa Swim International, and arts leader Serena Wright shared their perspectives on what wellness means across their diverse fields. The post How Four Black Women Bosses Define Wellness appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Kotelemla Bolinga: a Soundtrack for Resistance and Love
SF BAY VIEW — Obi Egbuna Jr. of the Zimbabwe-Cuban Friendship Association developed “Kotelemela Bolingo,” a free music project meaning “Resistance and Love” in Lingala. This initiative is dedicated to Assata Shakur of the Black Liberation Army and Black Panther Party, and Pauline Lumumba, wife of the late Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. The post Kotelemla Bolinga: a Soundtrack for Resistance and Love appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
California’s Unhoused Seniors: a Crisis Within the State’s Homelessness Crisis
SAN DIEGO VOICE &AMP; VIEWPOINT — California's homelessness crisis increasingly affects older adults, with nearly half of unhoused single adults in 2023 being at least 50 years old. This marks a significant increase from 1990, when this demographic represented only 11% of the unhoused population. Many seniors require housing connected to healthcare, transportation, and other supportive services to maintain independence. The post California’s Unhoused Seniors: a Crisis Within the State’s Homelessness Crisis appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

Saran Alderson gives new meaning to body-positive art
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HISD approves $2B budget amid shifting reform priorities
HISD approved its budget amid declining enrollment, reform spending, leadership costs, and shifting fiscal priorities.
Meet J’Maine Chubb, the New Texas Southern University CFO
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Between the barriers: How Tomball’s Naomi ‘Peach’ Booker turns hurdles into a craft
Naomi “Peach” Booker proves that hurdling mastery comes through precision, rhythm, discipline, and fearless execution.
Terrance’s Take: Darrell Green football accomplishments don’t tell full story
Darrell Green credits God, not football, for the life he has lived.

Gabby Thomas wins Budapest 200m as Team USA sweeps podium
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas won the women’s 200m in Budapest, building momentum ahead of the U.S. Track & Field Championships.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls out ‘racial components’ in Nolan Wells case
Rep. Jasmine Crockett says you would have to be ‘blind’ not to suspect race is a part of the ongoing
Chelsea Gray speaks out on racist abuse as Hilton fires employee behind message
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Fan who allegedly called WNBA star Chelsea Gray the N-word over Caitlin Clark foul fired from job
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‘I was so mad at God’: Meagan Good looks back on divorce from DeVon Franklin and why she now considers it the ‘biggest blessing’ for them
The actress and the motivational speaker were married from 2012 to 2022 and in 2025, both married different partners. Still,

Skip the Politics. Argue about Protein.
If you want to avoid political disputes this 4th of July weekend, here’s a conversation starter: What’s the healthiest source of protein?
The Rise and Fall of Omega-3s
If this newsletter covered market trends, the title would be something like “The Never-ending Rise of Omega-3s”.
Alcohol, Disease, and the Politics of Health Data
Here’s a simple question: How much alcohol can adults safely consume?
The Ultraprocessed Food Debate
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From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Tackling Affordable Housing in New York City
NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS — Housing shortages continue across the U.S., leading to rising home prices and interest rates that impact homeownership and rental affordability. Reports from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and the JPMorgan Chase Institute indicate that renter cost burdens and declining affordability reached record highs in 2023. The post From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Tackling Affordable Housing in New York City appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

Paige Bueckers Says The WNBA Needs Black Women Head Coaches
During a post-game interview following the Dallas Wings' matchup against the Chicago Sky, Paige Bueckers said Black women in the league deserve equal opportunities to coach.
Trump Admin Says ICE Will Scale Back Traffic Stops After Recent Fatal Shootings, But Trump Seems To Disagree
A day after the administration announced that traffic stops would be scaled back, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to demand that traffic stops continue.
Alabama Shooting Leaves A Student, A Father, And A Dog Dead
A shooting on July 6 has sadly left a University of Alabama senior, a father of three and a dog fatally shot as the suspect hid in an attic.

Do pre-sentencing reports really help Black offenders in Canada’s justice system?

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By Camisha Sibblis (Special to BHN) Canadian courts are increasingly applying Impact of Race and Culture Assessment reports (IRCAs), otherwise known as Enhanced Pre-Sentence Reports, when sentencing offenders. IRCA reports help sentencing judges better understand how systemic racism has influenced and even limited the offender’s life choices and trajectory. Their use has been much debated

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