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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.

  • Florida rep faces expulsion over $5M FEMA theft

    A Florida congresswoman’s political future hangs in the balance as the House Ethics Committee convenes this afternoon to decide her fate, following a federal indictment, a sweeping bipartisan investigation, and 25 proven violations tied to an alleged $5 million theft of FEMA funds. What investigators found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, has been under The post Florida rep faces expulsion over $5M FEMA theft appeared first on Rolling Out.

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Dele Alli abuse revelations highlight how professional footballers suffer greater mental health risk
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Dele Alli abuse revelations highlight how professional footballers suffer greater mental health risk

By James Newman (Special to Black Headline News) Everton footballer Dele Alli released an emotional interview with pundit and former player Gary Neville, on July 13. The video was a poignant reminder of the difficult upbringings experienced by many professional footballers and the long-term impact on their mental health, both within and outside of the...
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What the US can learn from affirmative action at universities in Brazil
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What the US can learn from affirmative action at universities in Brazil

Affirmative action for college students in Brazil led to better employment prospects for those who benefited from the policy By Neil Lewis Jr., Inácio Bó and Rodrigo Zeidan (Special to Black Headline News) When Brazil implemented affirmative action at its federal universities in 2012, the policy prompted a public debate that largely resembles the debate...
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Here are 3 ways Black people say their white co-workers and managers can support them
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Here are 3 ways Black people say their white co-workers and managers can support them

Co-workers and managers can be an antidote to slowing down systemic racism By Jennifer R. Joe and Wendy K. Smith (Special to Black Headline News) “How can I be an ally?” It’s a question a lot of white people have been asking in recent years, especially since the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police...
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Michigan AG charges 16 fake electors scheme: 4 essential reads on how the Electoral College works
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Michigan AG charges 16 fake electors scheme: 4 essential reads on how the Electoral College works

By Lorna Grisby – Senior Politics & Society Editor (Special to Black Headline News) The Michigan attorney general on July 18, 2023, charged 16 people with felonies for participating in a 2020 fake electors scheme to interfere with the Electoral College and overturn their state’s presidential election results. This is the first time a prosecutor...
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eNaira: Nigeria’s digital currency has had a slow start – what’s holding it back
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eNaira: Nigeria’s digital currency has had a slow start – what’s holding it back

Adoption of eNaira has been slow By Iwa Salami – Reader (Associate Professor) in Law, University of East London (Special to Black Headline News) Nigeria was the first country in Africa to roll out a central bank digital currency. The eNaira was launched in October 2021. The main reasons were to promote financial inclusion, increase...
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African-American Museum in Charleston, S.C., pays new respect to the enslaved Africans who landed
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African-American Museum in Charleston, S.C., pays new respect to the enslaved Africans who landed

State and locally-funded international African American Museum in Charleston was 25 years in the making By Bernard Powers – Professor of History Emeritus, College of Charleston (Special to Black Headline News) Before Congress ended the transatlantic slave trade in 1808, the Port of Charleston was the nation’s epicenter of human trafficking. Almost half of the...
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As 16 fake electors are charged for election fraud, House and Senate re-back ‘Freedom to Vote Act’
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As 16 fake electors are charged for election fraud, House and Senate re-back ‘Freedom to Vote Act’

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charges16 Michigan residents with multiple felony counts for elaborate false electors scheme; meanwhile, Congress members re-introduce voter legislation to set basic national standards during elections By Julia Dudley Najieb – Black Headline News Since the initial beginning of our country’s inception, U.S. elections have proven to be an area of...
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Contemporary African photography show celebrates new generation of artists, but misses a trick
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Contemporary African photography show celebrates new generation of artists, but misses a trick

Tate Modern show introduces British audiences to a unique African perspective By Kerstin Hacker – Senior Lecturer, Photography, Anglia Ruskin University (Special to Black Headline News) The last large survey exhibition of African photography by a major western gallery was In/Sight at the Guggenheim Museum in New York in 1996. Twenty-seven years later, Tate Modern...
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Fermented food is a staple in west Africa: 5 ways to make sure it’s safe for eating
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Fermented food is a staple in west Africa: 5 ways to make sure it’s safe for eating

West African cuisine makes significant use of fermented condiments By Omololu Fagunwa – Research Fellow, Queen’s University Belfast (Special to Black Headline News) A typical west African menu is not complete without a fermented food or drink. These are foods that have been transformed by natural processes involving “friendly” microorganisms like bacteria or yeast. The...
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Thought-provoking new exhibition suggests the public should help shape the future of AI
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Thought-provoking new exhibition suggests the public should help shape the future of AI

By Aniko Ekart – Professor of Computer Science, Aston University Humans have made tools for at least 2.6 million years. And we’ve always been curious, not just copying others but seeking to understand how their tools work, why and what else can be done with them. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a 21st-century tool, similar to...
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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.

  • Florida rep faces expulsion over $5M FEMA theft

    A Florida congresswoman’s political future hangs in the balance as the House Ethics Committee convenes this afternoon to decide her fate, following a federal indictment, a sweeping bipartisan investigation, and 25 proven violations tied to an alleged $5 million theft of FEMA funds. What investigators found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, has been under The post Florida rep faces expulsion over $5M FEMA theft appeared first on Rolling Out.

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