Midterms: Building Trust with Black Voters Dominates Democratic Strategy
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Democratic strategists are urging a fundamental shift in how the party engages Black voters, especially in Texas, which boasts over 2.9 million Black eligible voters. Communications strategist Ashley Etienne highlighted a widening trust gap, arguing that Democrats have historically taken their most reliable voting bloc for granted. The post Midterms: Building Trust with Black Voters Dominates Democratic Strategy appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
COMMENTARY: ICE Already Shocks America – Gloves Can’t Hide Their Fingerprints!
GARLAND JOURNAL — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a plan to spend $20 million to equip U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with electric shock gloves. The post COMMENTARY: ICE Already Shocks America – Gloves Can’t Hide Their Fingerprints! appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
7 Ways Crohn’s Disease Affects Black Women Differently
GARLAND JOURNAL — Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, affects millions of Black women worldwide, presenting with digestive tract issues and less common problems. Black women with Crohn’s are more likely to require hospitalization and surgery, and often receive a late diagnosis after symptoms have progressed significantly. The post 7 Ways Crohn’s Disease Affects Black Women Differently appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
BSPNTX Announces 2026-27 Scholarships Recipients
GARLAND JOURNAL — The National Society of Black Sports Professionals North Texas (BSPNTX) has announced its 2026-27 scholarship recipients. Ten college students with ties to North Texas will receive a total of $25,000 in scholarships. This includes five BSPNTX Leadership Scholarship recipients, who will each receive $3,000, and five BSPNTX Community Scholarship recipients, each awarded $2,000. The post BSPNTX Announces 2026-27 Scholarships Recipients appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Barbados – Julius Garvey, Son of Marcus Garvey, Joins PM Mottley in the Rededication of the Garvey Amphitheater
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — Dr. Julius Garvey, son of Jamaican National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey, joined Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley for the rededication of the Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre at Queen’s Park. This August 20 ceremony took place nearly nine decades after Marcus Garvey addressed Barbadians at the same historic location. The post Barbados – Julius Garvey, Son of Marcus Garvey, Joins PM Mottley in the Rededication of the Garvey Amphitheater appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

Midterms: Building trust with Black voters dominates Democratic strategy
Strategists say Democrats must rebuild trust with Black voters through sustained investment beyond election cycles.
Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026: Black owned guide
Review the latest Black restaurants participating in this year’s Houston Restaurant Week.
Houston Theater Week returns with BOGO deals
Houston Theater Week returns Aug. 24-30 with BOGO deals and Black theater picks.
Popular Houston clubs shutting down? What’s happening?
Kamp and The Address closures signal a troubling shift in Houston nightlife culture.
Aretha’s Gospel voice still resonates
Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace stands as a seminal live recording in American music history.

‘A big deal’: As Buttigieg makes South Carolina appearance, appealing to Black voters is front and center
As the former Transportation Secretary mulls a potential 2028 run for the White House, those in the state feel things
Machel Montano’s legacy finds a home at the Brooklyn Public Library
The soca king’s mother saved everything, and now her decades of “hoarding” anchor a landmark exhibition celebrating his 40-year career.
Hakeem Jeffries’ allies see a racial double standard in the backlash over his Kushner meeting
Progressives say their criticism is about his politics, while defenders argue the potential first Black House speaker is held to
‘Roots: The Saga of an American Family’ by Alex Haley turns 50
50 years after Alex Haley’s groundbreaking “Roots: The Saga of an American Family” landed on shelves, its legacy remains urgent.
From Howard to Bowie State, Ghana’s Asantehene is bringing Africa and the diaspora together in D.C.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will headline events focused on education, investment, cultural exchange and the future of relationships between Africa

Racist Jake Lang Gets Beat Up By ‘Spider-Man,’ And The Internet Loves It [Op-Ed]
OPINION: Jake Lang tried to stage another one of his bargain basement Klan rallies, but it did not go the way he planned, and he got punched in the face for his efforts.
Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Angel Reese Goes Perfect, Kelsey Mitchell Makes History & The Playoff Field Takes Shape
WNBA season nearing playoffs, Kelsey Mitchell sets records, Nneka Ogwumike to retire, All-Star game coming to Bay Area.
Karen Attiah Wins Washington Post Job Back After Being Fired For Charlie Kirk Comments [Op-Ed]
OPINION: The Washington Post fired Karen Attiah for saying out loud what everyone else was thinking after Charlie Kirk's death at a gunman's hands.

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