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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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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: Here’s a review of hip-hop history, celebrating 50 years

The ever-evolving uniqueness of hip-hop music had its humble beginnings with young adults and teenagers By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/854077214?share=copy In the South Bronx borough of New York City in the early 1970s, the genre music of hip-hop originated from the pure Black experience of life—expressed poetically through the words of the viewer., known as...
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Nigeria battles a deadly diphtheria outbreak – what it is and how to control it

Nigeria battles a deadly diphtheria outbreak – what it is and how to control it

Diphtheria has been reported in Nigeria: more than 790 confirmed cases as of 30 June 2023. There were 83 deaths among the confirmed cases between May 2022 and June 2023. Infectious diseases expert Dr. Oyewale Tomori explains what diphtheria is, its symptoms and how people can protect themselves against the disease. By Oyewale Tomori (Special...
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Living in Nairobi’s slums is tough – residents are 35% more likely to suffer high blood pressure

Living in Nairobi’s slums is tough – residents are 35% more likely to suffer high blood pressure

By Shukri F. Mohamed (Special to Black Headline News) Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is a non-communicable disease that occurs when there is a sustained elevation in the pressure of the blood that flows through the arteries. Adults in low- and middle-income countries account for around 75% of the global cases. High...
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WordCamp Europe Statistics: A Decade in Numbers (Infographic)

This post is a celebration of WordCamp Europe’s growth, as seen through the eyes of seasoned attendees (that’s us!). Join us as we delve into the data, uncovering what makes WordCamp Europe an essential stop in the WordPress calendar. (more…)...
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As water reuse expands, proponents battle the ‘yuck’ factor

As water reuse expands, proponents battle the ‘yuck’ factor

By Jim Robbins – Black Headline Newswire When Janet Cruz lost an April election for a Tampa City Council seat, she became a political casualty of an increasingly high-stakes debate over recycled water. During her time in the Florida Legislature, Cruz had supported a new law allowing the use of treated wastewater in local water...
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Football world cup: African women make their mark, against all odds

Football world cup: African women make their mark, against all odds

By Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu (Special to Black Headline News) Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco booked their places in the round of 16 of the women’s football World Cup, as Germany, Brazil and Canada packed their bags to head home at the conclusion of the group stages on 3 August 2023. That’s three of the...
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BREAKING: Six White Mississippi officers plead guilty after torturing two Black men in Rankin County

BREAKING: Six White Mississippi officers plead guilty after torturing two Black men in Rankin County

Six officers known as the ‘Goon Squad’ plead guilty to torturing two Black men, using a sex toy on By Brian Howey, Nate Rosenfield and Jerry Mitchell Six law enforcement officers who called themselves the “Goon Squad” pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges they tortured two Black men, hurled racial slurs and used a sex...
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BREAKING:  Mississippi’s lifetime felony voting ban ‘unconstitutional,’  appeals court rules

BREAKING: Mississippi’s lifetime felony voting ban ‘unconstitutional,’ appeals court rules

By Ashton Pittman – Mississippi Free Press Mississippi’s lifetime voting ban for people convicted of certain crimes, a relic of the State’s 1890 Jim Crow laws, violates the U.S. Constitution, a federal appeals court ruled Friday morning. U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge James L. Dennis, writing for a 2-1 majority of a three-judge...
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Survey: Americans want weight loss drugs despite high cost

Survey: Americans want weight loss drugs despite high cost

By Julie Appleby – Black Headline Newswire Many Americans really want to lose weight — and a new poll shows nearly half of adults would be interested in taking a prescription drug to help them do so. At the same time, enthusiasm dims sharply if the treatment comes as an injection, if it is not...
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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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