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HOUSTON DEFENDER — Democratic strategists are urging a fundamental shift in how the party engages Black voters, especially in Texas, which boasts over 2.9 million Black eligible voters. Communications strategist Ashley Etienne highlighted a widening trust gap, arguing that Democrats have historically taken their most reliable voting bloc for granted. The post Midterms: Building Trust with Black Voters Dominates Democratic Strategy appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
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GARLAND JOURNAL — Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, affects millions of Black women worldwide, presenting with digestive tract issues and less common problems. Black women with Crohn’s are more likely to require hospitalization and surgery, and often receive a late diagnosis after symptoms have progressed significantly. The post 7 Ways Crohn’s Disease Affects Black Women Differently appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
BSPNTX Announces 2026-27 Scholarships Recipients
GARLAND JOURNAL — The National Society of Black Sports Professionals North Texas (BSPNTX) has announced its 2026-27 scholarship recipients. Ten college students with ties to North Texas will receive a total of $25,000 in scholarships. This includes five BSPNTX Leadership Scholarship recipients, who will each receive $3,000, and five BSPNTX Community Scholarship recipients, each awarded $2,000. The post BSPNTX Announces 2026-27 Scholarships Recipients appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Barbados – Julius Garvey, Son of Marcus Garvey, Joins PM Mottley in the Rededication of the Garvey Amphitheater
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — Dr. Julius Garvey, son of Jamaican National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey, joined Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley for the rededication of the Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre at Queen’s Park. This August 20 ceremony took place nearly nine decades after Marcus Garvey addressed Barbadians at the same historic location. The post Barbados – Julius Garvey, Son of Marcus Garvey, Joins PM Mottley in the Rededication of the Garvey Amphitheater appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

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Karmelo Anthony denied new trial by recently appointed judge
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50 years after Alex Haley’s groundbreaking “Roots: The Saga of an American Family” landed on shelves, its legacy remains urgent.
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Racist Jake Lang Gets Beat Up By ‘Spider-Man,’ And The Internet Loves It [Op-Ed]
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Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Angel Reese Goes Perfect, Kelsey Mitchell Makes History & The Playoff Field Takes Shape
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Karen Attiah Wins Washington Post Job Back After Being Fired For Charlie Kirk Comments [Op-Ed]
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WordPress 6.6 Released on July 16, Bringing New Upgrades and Site Editor Features

July 18, 2024
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WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey” went live a couple of days ago on July 16! As with most of the major releases over the past few years, the new features and changes primarily focus on the Site Editor and Block Editor, with not much being done for people using the “classic” approach to WordPress.

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