Kalshi’s ‘segregation Market’ Turns Black Suffering into a Betting Line
OUR WEEKLY LOS ANGELES / OUR WEEKLY ANTELOPE VALLEY — Kalshi, a U.S. prediction market, launched an ad campaign for America's 250th birthday, inviting the public to imagine betting on historical events related to the color line. The campaign's centerpiece is a 1946 market asking if baseball would end segregation, with odds initially at 0%. The post Kalshi’s ‘segregation Market’ Turns Black Suffering into a Betting Line appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
The Power of Pink: Laila Leigh’s Journey to Streamer University
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE - THE MAROON TIGER — Laila Leigh, also known as "LailaSimoneTV" on Twitch, is preparing to attend Streamer University as part of the Class of 2026. This intensive week-long bootcamp, hosted by Twitch star Kai Cenat, aims to help emerging creators enhance their platforms, master streaming techniques, and monetize their content. The post The Power of Pink: Laila Leigh’s Journey to Streamer University appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Smart Car Buying: Save Money & Avoid Bad Deals #shorts
📘 The Color of Our Money Is Green: A Buyer’s Guide to What Cars Actually Cost https://stan.store/RGist. Don’t overspend on car features you won’t use. Compare trims at autornetwork.com to find the best value for your needs. Save money by paying only for what matters. #AutoNetwork #CarBuying #SmartSpending #AutoTips #CarFeatures The post Smart Car Buying: Save Money & Avoid Bad Deals #shorts appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Editorial Roundtable with Washington Informer Interns 📱
Let’s Talk on WIN-TV (Friday, July 17, 2026) at 12:00 PM 🎙️ Join Washington Informer publisher Denise Rolark Barnes for LET’S TALK on WIN-TV —Friday, July 17, 2026 at noon ! This week, we’ll cover important conversations including: Nelson Mandela Day with former South African Ambassador Reuben Brigety A special moment from our Intern Jordan The post Editorial Roundtable with Washington Informer Interns 📱 appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Editorial Roundtable with Washington Informer Interns
Let’s Talk on WIN-TV (Friday, July 17, 2026) at 12:00 PM 🎙️ Join Washington Informer publisher Denise Rolark Barnes for LET’S TALK on WIN-TV —Friday, July 17, 2026 at noon ! This week, we’ll cover important conversations including: Nelson Mandela Day with former South African Ambassador Reuben Brigety A special moment from our Intern Jordan The post Editorial Roundtable with Washington Informer Interns appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

Patricia Jackson builds second act on faith and fresh beginnings
At 57, Patricia Jackson transformed her passion for charcuterie into a thriving luxury grazing business.
Radical self-love: Antidote for anti-Blackness
For power and respect, Blackfolk must absolutely abandon hollow multicultural coalitions and prioritize strategic self-love.
Jay-Z, Lindsay Graham, World Cup in Telemundo
Jay-Z and Beyoncé cemented their music legacy with a historic, sold-out concert residency.
From Overlooked to Texas: How McKale Lee finally got her chance
McKale Lee’s breakthrough season led to a state title and college opportunity at Texas.
Kandace Washington turns son’s legacy into a lifeline
Kandace Washington honors her late son by launching a mental health foundation for student-athletes.

Sheinelle Jones reflects on how becoming a mother changed the way she talks about her body
The TODAY co-host said children often mirror their parents’ words and actions, making positive body image self-talk an important lesson
Ava DuVernay returns to Netflix with ‘14th’ documentary on citizenship
The Ava DuVernay “14th” documentary examines the amendment that established citizenship and equal protection after the Civil War. Ava DuVernay
Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon share first ‘Cheetah Girls’ reboot rehearsals
The pair previewed dance rehearsals for the Disney reboot as fans embraced the nostalgia and online debate continued over Kiely
Deadly flooding returns to Texas Hill Country reviving memories of last year’s Camp Mystic disaster
At least one person has died as catastrophic flooding forces evacuations and rescues across the Texas Hill Country, a year
Black-owned ATL brunch spot sparks debate after owner was pictured with conservative politician
Some online are calling for a boycott of Toast on Lennox after the establishment’s owner posed for a photo with

Sweetened Foods and the Art of Uncertainty
It’s May 22, 1857, and a New York Times journalist is encouraging Americans to eat less sugar.
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
Here’s a simple question: How much alcohol can adults safely consume?

EDITORIAL: As They Seek Justice in the Death of Nolan Wells, African Americans Wrestle with the Notion ‘the South Is Still the South’
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The parents of Nolan Xavier Wells are seeking answers after their son, an 18-year-old Black teenager, was found dead following a Fourth of July outing. Wells, a football player at Southwest Mississippi Community College, went with friends to Horn Island, an uninhabited barrier island off the Mississippi coast. His parents became concerned when he did not return and could not be reached. The post EDITORIAL: As They Seek Justice in the Death of Nolan Wells, African Americans Wrestle with the Notion ‘the South Is Still the South’ appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

Philly’s George Washington Slavery Exhibit Replaced With Whitewashed Rendition Of Black History
The exhibit, which opened in 2010, honors the lives of the nine enslaved people held there who were owned as property by President George Washington.
Medgar Evers Historic Speech Still Missing 6 Decades Later
Civil rights activist Medgar Evers gave a televised speech in 1963 on the local station WLBT, speaking out against segregation in Mississippi.
Trump Expected To Discuss 2020 Election Fraud During Primetime Address, Republicans Prepare For Embarrassment
Anyone tuning in will likely be subject to a long-winded, rambling, barely coherent, completely delusional rant full of lies about the "election fraud" that caused his 2020 loss.

Healthy food is hard to come by in Cape Town’s poorer areas: how community gardens can fix that

January 15, 2024
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By Tinashe P. Kanosvamhira In 1950, as part of the Group Areas Act, South Africa’s apartheid government banished people of color to outlying areas, away from central business districts. The Cape Flats are one such area, sprawling to the east of central Cape Town. Today the legacy of apartheid spatial planning endures. The area is home

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