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  • 24th Annual Hot Wing Festival Celebrates Wings, Memphis and Families in Need

    NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — More than just a food festival, the event reflects the spirit of Memphis itself, community-driven, rooted in family and culture and undoubtedly soulful. Hosted by the nonprofit Wings Over Memphis, the festival continues to prioritize both flavor and philanthropy. This year, proceeds will benefit two impactful causes, Ronald McDonald House West Tennessee & Northeast Arkansas and the St. Jude Walk. The post 24th Annual Hot Wing Festival Celebrates Wings, Memphis and Families in Need first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • American College of Physicians Names First Black EVP & CEO, LeRoi Hicks

    SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — According to a press release from ACP, Hicks’ selection comes after a national search and recommendations for the organization’s Board of Regents. Hicks, known as a clinical system leader for his research on health equity and healthcare disparities, has been the recipient of numerous awards for his work.  The post American College of Physicians Names First Black EVP & CEO, LeRoi Hicks first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • Dads, Kids & Community Clean with a Purpose

    NNPA NEWSWIRE — Located along the Ribault River, a tributary of the St. Johns, Harborview Boat Ramp sits in the heart of some of Jacksonville’s most historic Black neighborhoods. Efforts to maintain and protect these spaces go beyond beautification—they reflect a commitment to water quality, community pride, and preserving access for future generations. The post Dads, Kids & Community Clean with a Purpose first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • PRESS ROOM: Southern University Just Made HBCU History. The National Championship Is Next.

    NNPA NEWSWIRE — Southern University's competitor, Coby Robinson, delivered the performance that sealed it. Down a game to Indiana University East, Robinson came back to win Game 2 by a commanding 41-21 margin. Game 3 went to overtime, and with the season on the line, Robinson executed a perfect field goal to close it 45-42 and send Southern University to the national stage. The post PRESS ROOM: Southern University Just Made HBCU History. The National Championship Is Next. first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • Building Bridges of Support: How AAPI Equity Alliance Is Strengthening California’s Anti-Hate Network

    OAKLAND POST — In May 2022, Patricia Roque said she and her parents were attacked after a late-night stop at a fast-food drive-thru in Southern California. After hitting their car, the other driver pulled alongside them and mocked them using a racist Asian accent. Then, he threatened to kill them. The situation escalated when the man returned while the family was waiting for police and assaulted Roque’s father, fracturing his rib and choking her mother before bystanders intervened.  The post Building Bridges of Support: How AAPI Equity Alliance Is Strengthening California’s Anti-Hate Network first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • Why Black male health matters more in 2026

    John Bunchy Crear, 74, stands as a living testament to both survival and warning.  A longtime community activist and former member of the Black Panther Party, Crear admits he once avoided doctors altogether. “I didn’t go to the doctor for probably two or three years,” Crear said. “When I did, I had a major problem—I

  • Uxoricide: When love becomes a death sentence to Black women

    I am tired of writing their names in the past tense. I am tired of watching our community lower its voice when a Black woman turns up dead in the home she shared with the man who was supposed to be her protector.  I am tired of the flowers, the candlelight vigils, and the social

  • North Forest’s Sean Armstrong’s redemption in the 200 meters

    A year ago, Sean Armstrong walked off the track, knowing his 200-meter season had ended sooner than expected. His 23.37 wasn’t enough, and neither was the effort.  Instead of letting that moment define him, Armstrong turned it into fuel. Now a senior, he’s back in the same event, running 22.61 and advancing to the 4A

  • Menefee vs Green: Ground game strategies needed for voter turnout

    Houston organizers and political strategists reveal the relational tactics, and campaign strategies driving Black voter turnout.

  • Ashra Kwesi continues to awaken the souls of Blackfolk

    In Black and African consciousness circles, few names are celebrated more than Ashra Kwesi. Alongside his wife and teaching partner, Merira Kwesi, the duo travels the world to share knowledge of an African past that has been distorted or ignored in classrooms for decades. As lecturers on African history, civilization, and culture, the Kwesis present

  • Q and A: Operation Child Care Project

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — It became clear to her that she was struggling to access care, other families were likely facing the same challenges without the same level of knowledge or support. Operation Child Care Project was built out of that realization and continues to do this work today. The post Q and A: Operation Child Care Project first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick steps down amid serious charges

    Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has resigned from Congress following mounting legal trouble and a sweeping House ethics investigation that intensified scrutiny of her time in office. The decision comes shortly after the House Ethics Committee concluded she committed numerous violations tied to the alleged misuse of federal funds. The resignation marks a sharp turn The post Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick steps down amid serious charges appeared first on Rolling Out.

Rehab for South Africa’s female inmates focuses on domestic chores – instead of finding good work

Rehab for South Africa’s female inmates focuses on domestic chores – instead of finding good work

  • September 14, 2023
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By Sibulelo Qhogwana and Puleng Segalo (BHN) Corrections facilities are supposed to help rehabilitate offenders. However, during apartheid, South Africa’s correctional system was a pillar of the repressive, discriminatory laws. It was used to punish those – mainly the black majority – perceived to be a threat to the white minority regime. Present day correctional

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