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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Opens Two Exhibitions Exploring the Power of Abstraction Across Art and Design
AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWS & ISSUES — “Revelation” explores the profound range and depth of abstract art created by African American artists from the mid‑20th century to the present. The exhibition features 41 works by 38 artists from the museum’s permanent collection, highlighting abstraction as a language of cultural memory, protest, identity, and transformation. Organized into five thematic sections: The Natural World Refracted, The Shape of Sound, Colored Surfaces, Dreams Deferred and Transcendent Visions, the exhibition reintroduces key works and debuts new acquisitions that expand established narratives of American abstraction. The post National Museum of African American History and Culture Opens Two Exhibitions Exploring the Power of Abstraction Across Art and Design appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
- COMMENTARY: THE Truth is the Light
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER — Because God is perfect, faithful, and good, God is worthy of constant adoration. God’s immeasurable goodness, power, and mercy call for maximum, heartfelt praise. This verse invites believers to fix their attention on God’s eternal and majestic character rather than the overwhelming changes and challenges of life. The post COMMENTARY: THE Truth is the Light appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
- Kash Doll, Fetty Wap, Kierra Sheard to Headline Hart Plaza Juneteenth Celebration
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — “Juneteenth is about celebrating how far we’ve come while creating opportunities for the future,” said Chanel Domonique, Founder of the Hart of Detroit Festival. “Hart of Detroit was created to bring people together through culture, music, entrepreneurship, and community while showcasing the incredible talent and creativity that exists throughout our city. This festival is continued proof that we are building a platform that celebrates Detroit, creates opportunity, and highlights the very best our city has to offer.” The post Kash Doll, Fetty Wap, Kierra Sheard to Headline Hart Plaza Juneteenth Celebration appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
- Why Workplace Safety is An Economic Justice Issue
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Every employer needs to educate employees about common hazards. Never assume that everyone knows about the importance of workplace safety. By communicating, you help prepare all employees for emergencies from the first day of their job. The post Why Workplace Safety is An Economic Justice Issue appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
- Tips for Choosing High-Quality Kitchen Cabinets
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Then comes a decision that affects nearly every aspect of the kitchen: choosing the cabinets. Selecting lower-quality options may save money upfront, but problems such as sagging shelves, peeling finishes, and worn hardware can quickly appear. The post Tips for Choosing High-Quality Kitchen Cabinets appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
- All Star Code seeks Black male teens for free program
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workforce, one organization is working to ensure Houston’s young men are prepared not just to adapt, but to thrive. All Star Code, a national workforce development organization focused on opening pathways into technology careers, is recruiting young men from historically underrepresented communities across Houston for its Summer Intensive. It’s a free six-week virtual program running July 6 through Aug. 14, 2026.
- Black dads challenge myths with powerful presence
https://youtu.be/JKsZqZcgses Every June, the jokes start flying right on schedule. Mother’s Day gets months of planning, overflowing brunch reservations, flower deliveries, and social media tributes long enough to qualify as memoirs. Father’s Day? Brothers are lucky if somebody remembers to grab a card from the gas station before the cookout starts.
- Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade celebrates Black history, legacy
For generations, Juneteenth has held a special significance in Houston’s historic Black communities, from Acres Homes and Third Ward to Fifth Ward and Sunnyside. To kickstart the celebrations, hundreds of residents gathered for the annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade, a tradition that community leaders and residents say remains as important today as ever. The parade traveled from the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center to Dolly Wright Street.
- Egypt Sherrod brings livable luxury to Houston
Emmy Award-nominated HGTV host Egypt Sherrod is launching her Indigo Road bedding and bath collection at the JCPenney Meyerland Plaza location in Houston on June 20 from 1:00 PM–2:30 PM, aiming to help households create a home sanctuary. Sherrod, founder and CEO of the Indigo Road family of companies, has built her brand around what she calls “livable luxury,” the belief that elevated, thoughtful design is not a privilege reserved for high-income households.
- Arthur Lockett gives back through second annual running back academy
Arthur Lockett built his reputation as one of the most accomplished running backs in Jack Yates history, rushing for a school-record 4,341 yards and 53 touchdowns before continuing his career at Prairie View A&M. Now, the former standout is helping develop the next generation through the Arthur Lockett Running Backs Academy, a low-cost training program that provides young athletes with position-specific instruction focused on the fundamentals of the running back position.
- Mississippi officer involved in shooting death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley placed on leave
Protestors gathered outside the Senatobia Walmart where Wiley was shot on Sunday. During the gathering, officers on the scene launched
- Knicks owner James Dolan says team will be first NBA champion to visit Trump White House
Since Donald Trump took office, no NBA team has been celebrated at the White House, with the Golden State Warriors
- Black reality TV stars who’ve impacted the culture (and deserve their flowers)
From NeNe Leakes to Tiffany Pollard, these Black reality TV stars shaped pop culture, created iconic moments, and changed television
- Olamide Olowe is embracing failure in real time and customers are here for it
After a Bread Beauty launch fell flat, the beauty entrepreneur went viral for publicly sharing the setback and asking her
- Disturbing ‘Natasha’ trend draws backlash for emphasizing violence and racism
The Black doll has been used in China for stress relief. However, multiple videos have depicted the doll being beaten,
- Sleep, Aging, and Sweet Spot Misinformation
Here’s a problem: At least two degrees of separation may stand between you and health research you care about.
- Food Preservatives and Cardiovascular Disease
It’s 2024, and as I walk into Kroger I hear an elderly woman call out: “George, don’t forget.
- Grapes, UV Radiation, and Scientific Truthiness
One thing I love about science is that when some implausible claim pops up, you never know what you’ll find in the data.
- Eggs, Alzheimer's Disease, and Bronze Bullet Claims
We’re all familiar with silver bullet claims: X is harmful, Y is the only thing that kills X, and Y always works.
- Africa University Gets First AME Member on Development Board
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER — “I am excited to be on the AU (Tennessee) board as the first non-United Methodist. I was the first female superintendent of one of the largest school districts in the U.S. I understand God’s mission when you are the first; God has prepared me,” said Monifa McKnight, an entrepreneur and educator from Maryland, is the first non-United Methodist to sit on the executive board of Africa University (Tennessee) Inc. The post Africa University Gets First AME Member on Development Board appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
- Why 2 former NBA stars love Jaylen Brown’s deal
Interest around a potential blockbuster NBA reshuffle continues to grow, with All NBA guard Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics now loosely linked to the Portland Trail Blazers in a possible multi-team scenario tied to offseason movement across the league. While no deal is close to completion, discussions around how a trade could be structured The post Why 2 former NBA stars love Jaylen Brown’s deal appeared first on Rolling Out.
- Why Choosing A’ja Wilson As The WNBA Logo Should Be A No-Brainer
The one area where the WNBA hasn’t quite kept pace with its own growth is its logo, which still features an anonymous silhouette.
- Mississippi Cops Deploy Tear Gas On Protesters After Cop Fatally Shoots 1-Year-Old Black Boy
Kohen Kartier Wiley's June 14 death has caused protests to break out across the city of Senatobia, including at city hall on Tuesday.
- Georgia State Legislature Declines To Pursue Redistricting Effort
The Georgia state legislature was set to convene on Wednesday for a special session focused on redistricting, called by Gov. Brian Kemp.
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