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  • Preventing Amputation: A Doctor’s Guide for Diabetes Patients

    POST NEWS GROUP — Amputation is usually the final stage of diabetic foot disease. Earlier signs often involve nerve damage. Some people experience numbness, tingling, burning, or loss of sensation in their feet. The post Preventing Amputation: A Doctor’s Guide for Diabetes Patients appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Standing Room Only in Raleigh with Leader Sydney Batch and Stacey Abrams

    THE CAROLINIAN — North Carolina Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch and national voting rights champion Stacey Abrams held a data-driven discussion in Raleigh on critical policy issues facing North Carolina and the nation. The event, framed as a Jeopardy-themed fundraiser, explored topics such as systemic healthcare failures and threats to the judiciary and voting infrastructure. The post Standing Room Only in Raleigh with Leader Sydney Batch and Stacey Abrams appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • OP-ED: Indiana — Stop Playing Politics with Kids’ Food

    INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Indiana has opted out of the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program, leaving over 650,000 children without consistent meals this summer. This federal program, which covers the cost of food benefits, aims to support children who rely on free school meals during the academic year. The post OP-ED: Indiana — Stop Playing Politics with Kids’ Food appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • From Madam C.J. Walker to the Billionaires Club: How Black Wealth Reached Historic Heights

    JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — More than a century ago, Madam C.J. Walker became America's first self-made female millionaire by building a hair care empire for Black women. Recognizing opportunity in a restrictive era, Walker created a national sales network that empowered thousands of Black women with financial independence and became a leading philanthropist supporting Black institutions and civil rights. The post From Madam C.J. Walker to the Billionaires Club: How Black Wealth Reached Historic Heights appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Millwood Grad Joe Carter Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame

    THE BLACK CHRONICLE — Oklahoma City native and 1978 Millwood High School graduate Joe Carter was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, June 29. Carter was a four-sport athlete at Millwood High School. Carter played baseball, basketball, and football and competed in track and field at Millwood. The post Millwood Grad Joe Carter Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Rear Seat Compromises: Is This Truck For You?

    Carrying 3 adults in the back? Legroom is limited, seats don’t fold flat, and Fender audio eats storage. https://youtu.be/hDsBdqu4SIk. Test passengers before you buy. #AutoNetwork #CarReview #Backseat #FamilyCar #Automotive The post Rear Seat Compromises: Is This Truck For You? appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • US Postal Service raises stamp price to 82 cents amid cash crunch

    The U.S. Postal Service is raising the cost of mailing a first-class letter to 82 cents from 78 cents, effective Sunday, as the cash-strapped agency continues searching for ways to stabilize its finances. A rate hike announced months in advance The agency first announced its plan to raise mailing costs by 4.8% back in April, The post US Postal Service raises stamp price to 82 cents amid cash crunch appeared first on Rolling Out.

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The Ongoing Struggle: Black Gen X’ers and the Persistent Impediments to Racial Equality
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The Ongoing Struggle: Black Gen X’ers and the Persistent Impediments to Racial Equality

Over the last 40 years, the journey toward racial equality in the United States has been fraught with challenges and setbacks. For Black Gen X’ers, born between 1965 and 1980, the evolution of society’s treatment of Black people has been a source of frustration and anger. Despite some progress, the persistent impediments to true equality (more…)...
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The Impact of Increased Division I/Tier 1 Black High School Athletes Enrollment in HBCUs
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The Impact of Increased Division I/Tier 1 Black High School Athletes Enrollment in HBCUs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a significant role in higher education, particularly for Black students. As centers of academic excellence and cultural heritage, HBCUs have long served as beacons of opportunity and empowerment for marginalized communities. However, these institutions often face financial challenges compared to Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). This analysis delves...
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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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  • Preventing Amputation: A Doctor’s Guide for Diabetes Patients

    POST NEWS GROUP — Amputation is usually the final stage of diabetic foot disease. Earlier signs often involve nerve damage. Some people experience numbness, tingling, burning, or loss of sensation in their feet. The post Preventing Amputation: A Doctor’s Guide for Diabetes Patients appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Standing Room Only in Raleigh with Leader Sydney Batch and Stacey Abrams

    THE CAROLINIAN — North Carolina Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch and national voting rights champion Stacey Abrams held a data-driven discussion in Raleigh on critical policy issues facing North Carolina and the nation. The event, framed as a Jeopardy-themed fundraiser, explored topics such as systemic healthcare failures and threats to the judiciary and voting infrastructure. The post Standing Room Only in Raleigh with Leader Sydney Batch and Stacey Abrams appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • OP-ED: Indiana — Stop Playing Politics with Kids’ Food

    INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Indiana has opted out of the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program, leaving over 650,000 children without consistent meals this summer. This federal program, which covers the cost of food benefits, aims to support children who rely on free school meals during the academic year. The post OP-ED: Indiana — Stop Playing Politics with Kids’ Food appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • From Madam C.J. Walker to the Billionaires Club: How Black Wealth Reached Historic Heights

    JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — More than a century ago, Madam C.J. Walker became America's first self-made female millionaire by building a hair care empire for Black women. Recognizing opportunity in a restrictive era, Walker created a national sales network that empowered thousands of Black women with financial independence and became a leading philanthropist supporting Black institutions and civil rights. The post From Madam C.J. Walker to the Billionaires Club: How Black Wealth Reached Historic Heights appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Millwood Grad Joe Carter Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame

    THE BLACK CHRONICLE — Oklahoma City native and 1978 Millwood High School graduate Joe Carter was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, June 29. Carter was a four-sport athlete at Millwood High School. Carter played baseball, basketball, and football and competed in track and field at Millwood. The post Millwood Grad Joe Carter Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Rear Seat Compromises: Is This Truck For You?

    Carrying 3 adults in the back? Legroom is limited, seats don’t fold flat, and Fender audio eats storage. https://youtu.be/hDsBdqu4SIk. Test passengers before you buy. #AutoNetwork #CarReview #Backseat #FamilyCar #Automotive The post Rear Seat Compromises: Is This Truck For You? appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • US Postal Service raises stamp price to 82 cents amid cash crunch

    The U.S. Postal Service is raising the cost of mailing a first-class letter to 82 cents from 78 cents, effective Sunday, as the cash-strapped agency continues searching for ways to stabilize its finances. A rate hike announced months in advance The agency first announced its plan to raise mailing costs by 4.8% back in April, The post US Postal Service raises stamp price to 82 cents amid cash crunch appeared first on Rolling Out.

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