St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Jordan Walker Claims Franchise’s First Home Run Derby Crown
ST. LOUIS AMERICAN — Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals has become the first player in franchise history to win the Home Run Derby. Walker secured the title with a walk-off home run on his final swing, defeating Kyle Schwarber 12-11 in Major League Baseball’s new Derby format. The post St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Jordan Walker Claims Franchise’s First Home Run Derby Crown appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
New Minneapolis Mural Imagines Black and Indigenous Futures Among the Stars
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — Visual artist Leslie Barlow's new mural, "Belonging to the Entire Universe," was unveiled at the McKnight Foundation's Minneapolis headquarters. The 66-by-33-foot installation, named after a quote from astronaut Mae Jemison, weaves together constellations, textiles from Barlow's travels to Tanzania, and native plants. The post New Minneapolis Mural Imagines Black and Indigenous Futures Among the Stars 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.
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GUEST HOST: Totally Randie Black Press USA’s Morning Show. We amplify Black voices and headlines that reflect or impact the Black experience. Monday – Friday starting at 8:00 am EST/5:00 am PST Watch on YouTube: BlackPressMorning Show LINK IN BIO #blackpress #nnpa #fortheculture #blacknews #headlines news blackmediamatters blackhistory365 blackexcellence #BlackPressMorningShow libknews 198YearsoftheBlackPress The post Headlines and Hot Topics 📱 appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

Saran Alderson gives new meaning to body-positive art
Houston artist Saran Alderson explores human intimacy and body positivity through her unique creative practice.
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
The university is moving toward compliance after a state audit found significant weaknesses.
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.

‘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,
‘I want more Black kids in baseball’: Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby win came with a bigger mission
As the Cardinals’ star Jordan Walker celebrates his Home Run Derby win, he hopes to inspire more Black children to
Funeral details for Nolan Wells are revealed as his family awaits answers
Rev. Al Sharpton will officiate the service and filmmaker Tyler Perry will fund it as a Mississippi community prepares to
‘This is what losers do’: Gov. Wes Moore calls out Trump ahead of expected primetime speech on election fraud
During an exclusive interview with theGrio, America’s lone Black governor says the facts and the law are not on President
Issa Rae to celebrate a decade of ‘Insecure’ with multi-date podcast tour
The classic HBO show ran for five seasons and included several classic moments, quotables, needle drops and more. Longtime “Insecure”

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
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The Ultraprocessed Food Debate
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Darlene Williams turns the Black Authors Festival into a call to action
Darlene Williams has built a career out of a simple conviction, that a book can change the direction of a life. As founder and President of the Black Authors Festival, an event USA Today ranked among the nation’s top nine new festivals, she has spent years pushing Black communities to read more, question more and The post Darlene Williams turns the Black Authors Festival into a call to action appeared first on Rolling Out.

Here Are The Most Iconic Black MLB Players In History
Jordan Walker's unforgettable HR Derby victory was a reminder of what representation can mean for Black baseball players.
Jake Tapper Dragged For Going Soft In Donald Trump Interview
CNN's Jake Tapper has been under scrutiny for a while, thanks to his book that highlighted his obsession with former President Joe Biden's age and health. Now he is getting dragged once again for looking like a punk during a recent interview with Donald Trump.
The Joe Lombardo Traffic Stop Video Is The Epitome Of White Privilege
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the governor did not receive a citation during the 15-second interaction but declined to explain why.

BHN Radio LIVE (4-30-24): DEA expected to approve marijuana reclassification, Michigan Green Book project moves forward; more on ‘The Wiz’ and ‘Them’

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By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/938393685?share=copy In this episode of BHN Talk Radio Show, Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones discuss the DEA’s reclassifying marijuana, which would change the the $34 billion cannabis industry. Since 1971, marijuana has been in the same category as heroin, methamphetamines and LSD, according to NBC News. Each

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