Cities Across the U.S. Shrink or Cancel Juneteenth Events as DEI Support Wanes
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Across the country, Juneteenth celebrations are being scaled back or eliminated as public funding dries up and corporations withdraw sponsorship.
Juneteenth and President Trump
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Juneteenth is a day for African Americans in this nation to connect to their ancestry. It honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. The primary focus is freedom and the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
The Constitution and Immigration Chaos
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The most recent chaos surrounds aggressive ice raids on Mexicans, Brazilians, and others who are said to be illegal in this nation by overstaying a visa or being undocumented.
OP-ED: Joy as Resistance: Reclaiming Juneteenth in a Time of Backlash
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Juneteenth, America’s newest federal holiday, was meant to symbolize a national reckoning with history and a celebration of freedom when President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan legislation into law in 2021.
PRESS ROOM: Clyburn on 10th Anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME Church Shooting in Charleston
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following video on X, paying tribute to the 10th anniversary of the shooting that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015.

Celebrate Black Excellence: Nominate TODAY for Defender’s Inaugural Best of Black Houston
The Defender launches "Best of Black Houston," a groundbreaking campaign celebrating Black excellence, businesses and community leaders.
Prairie View Athletic Director Anton Goff: Opting into NCAA revenue sharing right move for Panthers, SWAC
Prairie View and all SWAC schools have agreed to share revenue with student athletes.
Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones pushes for community investment in first term
Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones prioritizes health equity and climate justice in Precinct 4.
Grammy-nominated producer Isaac Yowman debuts new album honoring Black history
Isaac Yowman debuts Southern Glory, a tribute to Fifth Ward’s Club Matinee.
Elon Musk Tesla Cybertruck ominously reflects hearts of its owners
Elon Musk’s Cybertruck is a physical manifestation of his personality. That’s not a good thing.

As DEI disappears from major retailers, Shop Red Bag gives Black-owned brands a new home
As major retailers back away from DEI commitments, media, and tech executive Candi Carter has launched a new e-commerce platform
From the table to the church pews: Solange’s ‘Glory to Glory’ is a praise break for Black women’s genius 
Solange Knowles brings church to Houston’s Jones Hall through her Eldorado Ballroom series, curating a spiritual revival with a handpicked
Houston’s Freedmen’s Town honors Juneteenth with annual celebration
The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is hosting its annual Juneteenth Fest with an urgent theme this year. This Juneteenth, one
9 new and upcoming books by Black authors we have on our summer reading lists!
From speculative fiction to steamy romances, and everything in between, these new Black titles will keep you turning the page.
Need summer travel inspiration? Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month, Black Music Month & Juneteenth in these top destinations
With airfare prices down and spontaneity in style, here is a list of options for travelers looking to celebrate culture

Flavonoids, Healthy Living, and Magic Potion Studies
Longevity studies often make the news, because people want to live longer, healthier lives.
Mifepristone, MMR, and the Perils of Washing Coal
Federal law protects the well-being of study participants.
Kissing, Depression, and the Value of Bad Science
Scientific progress is driven in part by failures and accidental discoveries.
Exercise, Vitamin D, and Trust in Health Hacks
I want to thank the makers of chlorophyll water, detox foot pads, and other contemporary forms of snake oil.

Black Man Found Hanging From A Tree In New York, Police Call It Suicide
The unidentified man was found hanging from his neck in Albany. While the police are calling it suicide, local residents are skeptical.
104: What An Angel Number Between Freedom And Fire Reveals About Black And Queer Survival
In this op-ed, Dominique Morgan draws the connections between Juneteenth, Pride, freedom, liberation, and Black and queer survival.
Celebrating Juneteenth Amid Resurging Fascism 160 Years Later
This year’s Juneteenth celebrations take place against the backdrop of a federal government covered in fascism and hostile toward these core tenets of a free society.

The “One Big Beautiful Bill”: Winners, Losers, and What the Senate Might Change

May 23, 2025
by
truthseekerx

House Speaker Mike Johnson delivers remarks alongside other House Republican leaders after the House passed budget reconciliation legislation at the U.S. Capitol on May 22, 2025. | Francis Chung Congress’ latest legislative leviathan—H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—is a sweeping effort to reset America’s budget, tax code, defense priorities, and safety net systems. Passed

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