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  • Hiawatha: urgent historic preservation and community survival

    This video from BlackPressUSA TV dives into the critical need for historic preservation in Hiawatha. It highlights the importance of these efforts for the survival of the community and explores the urgency surrounding these preservation initiatives. The content likely showcases the historical significance of the area and the potential impact of losing these irreplaceable landmarks. The post Hiawatha: urgent historic preservation and community survival appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Engineer: plan would raise groundwater 3 feet and threaten 500 homes near Hiawatha Golf Course.

    Engineers have raised concerns about a proposed plan that could significantly impact homes near the Hiawatha Golf Course. The plan is projected to raise the groundwater level by approximately three feet. This increase in groundwater is estimated to put around 500 homes in the vicinity at risk. The potential consequences of this groundwater elevation are The post Engineer: plan would raise groundwater 3 feet and threaten 500 homes near Hiawatha Golf Course. appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Viewpoints: Bishop Robert Boxie (Part 3) #beinformed

    In this latest viewpoint, WI Intern Evan Aldridge speaks with Christiana Bennett about what legacy she thinks Auxillary Bishop Robert P. Boxie will bring to the D.C. Catholic community. #shorts The post Viewpoints: Bishop Robert Boxie (Part 3) #beinformed appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Black golf: Hiawatha’s national‑register protection and civil‑rights legacy

    This video explores the rich history of Black golf, focusing on Hiawatha Golf Course. Discover how this significant site is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about its crucial role in civil rights and its enduring legacy within the Black golfing community. Delve into the stories and cultural impact of Hiawatha The post Black golf: Hiawatha’s national‑register protection and civil‑rights legacy appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Viewpoints: Bishop Robert Boxie (Part 2) #beinformed

    In this latest viewpoint, WI Intern Evan Aldridge speaks with Kelly Wirlen about what legacy she thinks Auxillary Bishop Robert P. Boxie will bring to the D.C. Catholic community. #shorts The post Viewpoints: Bishop Robert Boxie (Part 2) #beinformed appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Hiawatha Golf Cous: Park board sues the engineer — signs of deception revealed

    The Hiawatha Golf Course is at the center of a lawsuit filed by the Park Board against the engineer responsible for repairs. This legal action follows revelations of potential deception regarding the project’s timeline and execution. The Park Board is seeking accountability for the issues that have arisen with the Hiawatha Golf Course, citing evidence The post Hiawatha Golf Cous: Park board sues the engineer — signs of deception revealed appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

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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, (more…)...
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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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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    • Hiawatha: urgent historic preservation and community survival

      This video from BlackPressUSA TV dives into the critical need for historic preservation in Hiawatha. It highlights the importance of these efforts for the survival of the community and explores the urgency surrounding these preservation initiatives. The content likely showcases the historical significance of the area and the potential impact of losing these irreplaceable landmarks. The post Hiawatha: urgent historic preservation and community survival appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

    • Engineer: plan would raise groundwater 3 feet and threaten 500 homes near Hiawatha Golf Course.

      Engineers have raised concerns about a proposed plan that could significantly impact homes near the Hiawatha Golf Course. The plan is projected to raise the groundwater level by approximately three feet. This increase in groundwater is estimated to put around 500 homes in the vicinity at risk. The potential consequences of this groundwater elevation are The post Engineer: plan would raise groundwater 3 feet and threaten 500 homes near Hiawatha Golf Course. appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

    • Viewpoints: Bishop Robert Boxie (Part 3) #beinformed

      In this latest viewpoint, WI Intern Evan Aldridge speaks with Christiana Bennett about what legacy she thinks Auxillary Bishop Robert P. Boxie will bring to the D.C. Catholic community. #shorts The post Viewpoints: Bishop Robert Boxie (Part 3) #beinformed appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

    • Black golf: Hiawatha’s national‑register protection and civil‑rights legacy

      This video explores the rich history of Black golf, focusing on Hiawatha Golf Course. Discover how this significant site is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about its crucial role in civil rights and its enduring legacy within the Black golfing community. Delve into the stories and cultural impact of Hiawatha The post Black golf: Hiawatha’s national‑register protection and civil‑rights legacy appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

    • Viewpoints: Bishop Robert Boxie (Part 2) #beinformed

      In this latest viewpoint, WI Intern Evan Aldridge speaks with Kelly Wirlen about what legacy she thinks Auxillary Bishop Robert P. Boxie will bring to the D.C. Catholic community. #shorts The post Viewpoints: Bishop Robert Boxie (Part 2) #beinformed appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

    • Hiawatha Golf Cous: Park board sues the engineer — signs of deception revealed

      The Hiawatha Golf Course is at the center of a lawsuit filed by the Park Board against the engineer responsible for repairs. This legal action follows revelations of potential deception regarding the project’s timeline and execution. The Park Board is seeking accountability for the issues that have arisen with the Hiawatha Golf Course, citing evidence The post Hiawatha Golf Cous: Park board sues the engineer — signs of deception revealed appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

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