Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS
The Haiti Action Committee traces its roots to the international movement that emerged following Haiti’s 1991 military coup, which overthrew the nation’s first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Political violence sent thousands of Haitians fleeing the country, while U.S. policies resulted in refugees being intercepted at sea, repatriated, or detained at Guantanamo Bay. The post Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation
Measure C, a community-led and voter-approved half-cent sales tax, was designed to generate approximately $150 million annually for early care and education. During its first year, the initiative reached more than 20,000 children and supported more than 6,400 early educators and caregivers throughout the county. The post First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom
The screening was hosted by the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America and the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation. Following the film, director Matthew Solomon joined local community leaders for a discussion about solidarity, resistance, and the historical connections explored throughout the documentary. The post From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity
“We’re a state. We’re a family. We all work together,” Becerra said, arguing that California’s challenges require cooperation rather than partisan blame. He added that, as governor, he would have to work with lawmakers “whether they’ve got a D or an R behind their name.” The post At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal
Justices Adams, Hippach and Juliet Macaulay are among eight appellate court nominees recently announced by Newsom. The governor also appointed nine Superior Court judges across five counties. The post Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

Make these Black August moves for better future
Black August offers a timely blueprint for strengthening Black education, economics, health, and political participation.
Kandi Burruss brings one-woman show to Houston
Grammy winner Kandi Burruss turns her public divorce into an unfiltered one-woman show.
Bree Carroll’s All Things EPIC delivers a structural blueprint for purposeful living
Where Carroll’s methodology excels is in its refusal to treat personal growth as an exercise.
Living while grieving: Navigating life after loss
There are ways to navigate the universal yet deeply personal journey of grief.
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‘I had to stay busy’: Yung Miami explains how despite having a hit single, she battled through a deep depression
‘Spend That’ became easily one of the most talked about songs of the summer, peaking at No. 17 on the
‘We’ve lost representation’: Black voters face new reality after Wasserman Schultz victory
Florida’s 20th District has lost Black representation as critics question whether Democrats are doing enough to protect Black political power.
Mary J. Blige reveals to Michelle Obama why she was intentional about not having children and why her village uplifts her
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has used her music to reveal vulnerabilities about love and loss. In a new sit-down
Two Black surrogates, two extraordinary cases and one complicated question: Where are the boundaries?
Two recent cases involving Black surrogates are exposing difficult questions about reproductive autonomy, custody and the limits of contracts. A
‘I’m seeking help’: Librarian turned ‘Reading Rainbow’ host Mychal Threets is again raising awareness about mental health
The literary advocate has been vocal about his mental health struggles, revealing he first became aware of them when he

Flooding forces school delays and highway closures in Ohio
Flooding emergency puts central Ohio on high alert Thursday morning Overnight rain came fast and heavy across central Ohio, and by the early hours of Thursday morning, the consequences were already unfolding. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for the Franklin County area shortly before 5 a.m., with the warning set to The post Flooding forces school delays and highway closures in Ohio appeared first on Rolling Out.

Woman Who Kidnapped 2 Atlanta Sisters Has Prior Cases, Alledgedly Faked Pregnancy
Lakesha Brown, 42, has previously been tied to a kidnapping case involving an infant, and she was accused of faking a pregnancy in another case.
Of Course Trump’s Approval Rating Continues To Plummet [Op-Ed]
Trump's approval rating has dropped to 33%, and his disapproval rating rose one point from where the same poll put it earlier this month, to 64%.
New Judge Will Hear Karmelo Anthony’s Appeals Case
Karmelo Anthony’s defense team requested a new judge hear his appeals case due to an interview the prior judge gave after Anthony was sentenced.