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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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Their families said they needed treatment; Mississippi officials threw them in jail without charges
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Their families said they needed treatment; Mississippi officials threw them in jail without charges

In Mississippi, serious mental illness or substance abuse can land you in jail, even if you aren’t charged with a crime. The state is a stark outlier in jailing so many people for so long, but many officials say they don’t have another option By Isabelle Taft, Mollie Simon, ProPublica and Agnel Philip, ProPublica This...
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Mississippi again ranks first in nation for stillbirths, new data shows
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Mississippi again ranks first in nation for stillbirths, new data shows

By Pam Dankins Mississippi continues to rank first in the nation in fetal deaths, according to 2021 data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month. The report examined deaths of fetuses in utero that occurred after 20 weeks’ gestation, also known as stillbirths, in the United States. Mississippi led the nation...
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Meet the people deciding how to spend $50 billion in opioid cash settlement per state
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Meet the people deciding how to spend $50 billion in opioid cash settlement per state

By Aneri Pattani – Black Headline Newswire As more than $50 billion makes its way to state and local governments to compensate for the opioid epidemic, people with high hopes for the money are already fighting over a little-known bureaucratic arm of the process: state councils that wield immense power over how the cash is...
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‘We’re not doing that’: why a Black couple wouldn’t crowdfund to pay off medical debts
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‘We’re not doing that’: why a Black couple wouldn’t crowdfund to pay off medical debts

By Noam N. Levey – Black Headline Newswire SUFFOLK, Va. — When Kristie Fields was undergoing treatment for breast cancer nine years ago, she got some unsolicited advice at the hospital: Share your story on the local news, a nurse told her. Viewers would surely send money. Fields, a Navy veteran and former shipyard worker,...
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New Charleston museum nods to historical roots of US health disparities
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New Charleston museum nods to historical roots of US health disparities

By Lauren Sausser – Black Headline Newswire CHARLESTON, S.C. — Maude Callen, a Black nurse-midwife, delivered more than 800 infants across the South Carolina Lowcountry starting in the 1920s, when segregation made it difficult for Black people to get medical care. Although Callen isn’t commonly considered a household name, visitors passing through the new $120...
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Food crisis in Africa: the high cost of imported fertilizers is adding to the problem
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Food crisis in Africa: the high cost of imported fertilizers is adding to the problem

Subsidizing fertilizer is costly for African governments By (Special to Black Headline News) Global fertilizer suppliers have made incredibly high profits in 2022/23 on the back of price spikes attributed to the Russia-Ukraine war. The profits of the world’s top nine producers trebled in 2022 from two years previously. The margins and impacts have been...
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BHN Expert: You’ve lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counseling
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BHN Expert: You’ve lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counseling

Talking helps you access your internal resources By Stephen Asatsa – Counseling Psychologist, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (Special to Black Headline News) Grief is a natural response to losing something you felt a bond with. This loss ranges from death to the end of a relationship. It could also be the loss of an...
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President Biden establishes Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, cementing history
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President Biden establishes Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, cementing history

This will be America’s 425th National Park; although the known killers have never been charged, the monument will remind Americans of this historical tragedy By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/849660717 WASHINGTON – The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument became the country’s 425th national park July 25, on the 82nd anniversary of Till’s birth, as...
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DeSantis’ ‘war on woke’ looks a lot like attempts by other countries to deny and rewrite history
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DeSantis’ ‘war on woke’ looks a lot like attempts by other countries to deny and rewrite history

SB 266 aims to stop college professors from teaching about systemic racism By Rochelle Anne Davis and Eileen Kane (Special to Black Headline News) A Florida law that took effect on July 1, 2023, restricts how educators in the state’s public colleges and universities can teach about the racial oppression that African Americans have faced...
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What Is Digital Accessibility? Plus How to Get Started

As you may have noticed, accessibility awareness is on the rise [1]. In fact, it’s now often framed as a “business win” rather than a compliance burden [2]. But what is digital accessibility? As a website owner, you may want to gain a solid understanding of this concept. (more…)...
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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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