COMMENTARY: HBCUs Are Still the Vanguard
SAN DIEGO VOICE &AMP; VIEWPOINT — SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — As the back-to-school season commences, the question of equitable access to education and the financial burdens students face comes to the forefront. While some students benefit from extensive support, others contend with debt, family obligations, and underfunded communities. This disparity highlights the ongoing challenge of opportunity rationing in the United States. The post COMMENTARY: HBCUs Are Still the Vanguard appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Urbanology: Breathing Correctly by W.A. Rogers
HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — While breathing is essential for life, many individuals may not know how to breathe correctly. The article explores abdominal breathing, an ancient method used for lung detoxification taught by Grand Master Leon Wallace while studying Goju karate. The post Urbanology: Breathing Correctly by W.A. Rogers appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
EDITORIAL: Justice Requires the Truth
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Nolan Xavier Wells have prompted calls for independent, transparent, and thorough investigations. Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Texas, while Wells, an 18-year-old Black college football player, disappeared during a boating outing in Mississippi and was later found deceased. The post EDITORIAL: Justice Requires the Truth appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
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.
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.

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.

Zendaya and Law Roach turned ‘The Odyssey’ press tour into a masterclass in fashion storytelling
From Schiaparelli couture to archival Givenchy and ancient-inspired accessories, every look reinforced Zendaya’s modern take on Athena. Oftentimes we hear
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

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?

Coalition Featuring Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III Announces March on Washington 2026
SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES — A coalition including Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III announced "March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote," scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026. The event will also commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The post Coalition Featuring Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III Announces March on Washington 2026 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.

BHN Radio 2-6-2024: From three Black soldiers killed, atmospheric rivers in California to Gov. Newsom’s viral video, news publishers also discuss President Biden’s primary election wins and woes

February 07, 2024
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By Black Headline News In this episode of BHN Radio, news publishers Cheryl smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones first discuss the breaking news about the three US soldiers killed in the drone attack on a US military outpost in Jordan. The three Black soldiers were identified as Sgt. William Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Georgia; Specialist Kennedy

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