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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.

  • 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

  • Parasocial obsession is a public safety crisis

    Most of us have felt it. That strange sense of relatability with celebrities we’ve never met. You’ve followed their journey, laughed at their posts, and cried at their interviews. It feels like you’ve known them for so long.  But for some, the line between admiration and obsession quietly disappears. This month at SXSW, a man

  • Terrance’s Take: SWAC gets it right, disallowing sub-Division II football games

    There have been rumblings for several months now that the SWAC was ready to put the hammer down on tightening reins on non-conference football scheduling. It was getting ridiculous, with some schools scheduling teams that felt like a stretch to even consider a college program. Something had to give if the SWAC wanted to continue

  • Gen X grind vs. Gen Z boundaries: Who’s right?

    This article was written by Sharif El-Mekki for Word In Black. During a recent Freedom Friday podcast, our host, Chris Stewart, pointed out that we are living in a time when four, sometimes five, generations are working side by side, exposing fault lines around toughness, trauma, and what “safety” should mean at work. As a

  • How redistricting is reshaping political power in 18th Congressional District

    TX-18 is changing fast. Here's what redistricting means for Houston's Black communities and their future.

  • 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.

  • Nvidia enters mature growth phase after triple-digit gains

    Nvidia’s most explosive run may be behind it, but institutional investors are not walking away. The semiconductor giant’s stock has moved out of its triple-digit discovery phase and into what analysts are now calling a more mature growth cycle — a transition that reflects both the natural cooling of early AI euphoria and the emergence The post Nvidia enters mature growth phase after triple-digit gains appeared first on Rolling Out.

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Last night’s part 1 of the ‘Black Headline News One-Year Anniversary Update’ explains new direction
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Last night’s part 1 of the ‘Black Headline News One-Year Anniversary Update’ explains new direction

Black Headline News is expanding to FAST channels this fall By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/857769024 Last night, Black Headline News (BHN) founder, Julia Dudley Najieb, reviewed the big updates happening this year concerning the BHN channel and network on its one-year anniversary. BHN launched last year on August 24, 2022, with a focus on highlighting...
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Lyles ran a world-leading 9.83 seconds to win the men’s 100m gold medal, 2023 World Championships
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Lyles ran a world-leading 9.83 seconds to win the men’s 100m gold medal, 2023 World Championships

Noah Lyles wins the men’s 100m gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships; Oblique Seville finished fourth again. By Gary Smith BUDAPEST, Hungary – Noah Lyles clinched the gold medal in the men’s 100m with a world-leading time of 9.83 seconds at the 2023 World Athletics Championships on Sunday. “And you said I couldn’t...
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Faith Kipyegon: from walking to school in rural Kenya to setting world athletics alight

By Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu (Special to Black Headline News) https://youtu.be/-4zTpn4NfOk All eyes are on Faith Kipyegon at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. That’s because the Kenyan 1,500 meters and 5,000 meters star broke three world records in less than two months on her way to Hungary. As expected, Ethiopia, Uganda and...
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Zimbabwe election: Can Nelson Chamisa win? He appeals to young voters but the odds are against him
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Zimbabwe election: Can Nelson Chamisa win? He appeals to young voters but the odds are against him

By Chipo Dendere – Special to Black Headline News Nelson Chamisa, the 45-year-old leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is making a second bid to be Zimbabwe’s next president. A lawyer and a pastor, Chamisa is the most formidable candidate against the ruling Zanu-PF led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa....
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Illinois rep., Evans, elected vice-president of National Conference of State Legislatures
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Illinois rep., Evans, elected vice-president of National Conference of State Legislatures

By Black Headline News Indianapolis— Illinois Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr., has been elected vice president of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a bipartisan organization serving the nation’s 7,383 state lawmakers and more than 30,000 legislative staff. Evans will serve one year as vice president, ascend to president-elect the following year, and become...
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Tropical Storm Hilary pounds Southern California with heavy rain, flash flooding
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Tropical Storm Hilary pounds Southern California with heavy rain, flash flooding

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall on Mexico’s Baja peninsula and moved into Southern California with damaging wind and heavy rainfall on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. For the first time ever, the National Hurricane Center had issued a tropical storm watch for large parts of Southern California. Forecasters warned of a “potentially historic amount of rainfall,”...
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Black female prosecutors like Fani Willis face the unequal burden of both racist and sexist attacks
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Black female prosecutors like Fani Willis face the unequal burden of both racist and sexist attacks

By Bev-Freda Jackson – (Special to Back Headline News) On the day he was indicted on financial fraud charges in a New York City courtroom, former U.S. President Donald Trump launched an attack against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. One of the handful of Black female prosecutors in the country, Willis has led a...
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Fulton County charges Trump with racketeering, other felonies; Georgia election law expert explains
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Fulton County charges Trump with racketeering, other felonies; Georgia election law expert explains

By Anthony Michael Kreis – Assistant professor of law, Georgia State University The Conversation U.S. spoke with Anthony Michael Kreis, a scholar of Georgia’s election laws, to understand the significance of the charges laid out in the 98-page indictment. An Atlanta, Georgia, grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump on Aug. 14, 2023, charging him...
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Florida’s academic standards distort contributions that enslaved Africans made to American society

By Rodney Coates – Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Miami University (Special to Black Headline News) https://vimeo.com/849660782 The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S. “developed skills which, in some instances,...
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BHN INSIDER: Alabama brawl’s riverboat connection spawns the question of the two ‘Harriets’

Was the Harriott II riverboat relative to historical figure, Harriet Tubman? The short answer–No By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/854892888?share=copy As an update to the August 5, 2023 riverboat brawl in Montgomery, Alabama on the Alabama River docks, there are now five people who have been charged in the ongoing investigation, where a Black co-captain was...
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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.

  • 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

  • Parasocial obsession is a public safety crisis

    Most of us have felt it. That strange sense of relatability with celebrities we’ve never met. You’ve followed their journey, laughed at their posts, and cried at their interviews. It feels like you’ve known them for so long.  But for some, the line between admiration and obsession quietly disappears. This month at SXSW, a man

  • Terrance’s Take: SWAC gets it right, disallowing sub-Division II football games

    There have been rumblings for several months now that the SWAC was ready to put the hammer down on tightening reins on non-conference football scheduling. It was getting ridiculous, with some schools scheduling teams that felt like a stretch to even consider a college program. Something had to give if the SWAC wanted to continue

  • Gen X grind vs. Gen Z boundaries: Who’s right?

    This article was written by Sharif El-Mekki for Word In Black. During a recent Freedom Friday podcast, our host, Chris Stewart, pointed out that we are living in a time when four, sometimes five, generations are working side by side, exposing fault lines around toughness, trauma, and what “safety” should mean at work. As a

  • How redistricting is reshaping political power in 18th Congressional District

    TX-18 is changing fast. Here's what redistricting means for Houston's Black communities and their future.

  • 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.

  • Nvidia enters mature growth phase after triple-digit gains

    Nvidia’s most explosive run may be behind it, but institutional investors are not walking away. The semiconductor giant’s stock has moved out of its triple-digit discovery phase and into what analysts are now calling a more mature growth cycle — a transition that reflects both the natural cooling of early AI euphoria and the emergence The post Nvidia enters mature growth phase after triple-digit gains appeared first on Rolling Out.

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