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  • Nuna Phillips-McKee Celebrates 100 Years: ‘A Century of Faith, Family and God’s Amazing Grace!’

    OAKLAND POST — Nuna’s life has been one of Christian service. A longtime member of Wings of Love Maranatha Ministries, now Incredible Church, she serves as director of Community Services and is actively involved in the church’s Food Ministries. The post Nuna Phillips-McKee Celebrates 100 Years: ‘A Century of Faith, Family and God’s Amazing Grace!’ appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • D.A. Ursula Jones Dickson: Terminix to Pay $3.15 Million Over Illegal Disposal of Pesticides, Customer Records

    OAKLAND POST — District attorney investigators examining Terminix facilities throughout California between 2021 and 2024 found hundreds of pesticides and other hazardous-waste items that had allegedly been disposed of unlawfully, according to Jones Dickson’s office. The post D.A. Ursula Jones Dickson: Terminix to Pay $3.15 Million Over Illegal Disposal of Pesticides, Customer Records appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • REPORT: Community Level Policy Is Impacting Homelessness and Drug Abuse in California

    OAKLAND POST — The report compiled by the Public Policy Institute of California found that counties that added more permanent housing beds per capita saw larger decreases in homelessness, while areas with larger declines in incarceration following Proposition 47 saw greater increases in homelessness. The post REPORT: Community Level Policy Is Impacting Homelessness and Drug Abuse in California appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • OPINION: AI Needs to Know Who Is the Boss

    OAKLAND POST — AI is software running on computers. However startling the conversation may feel, the machine does not have my childhood, my mother, my father, my mistakes, my embarrassments, my loves, my grudges, my Filipino American history, my aging body or my accumulated sense of what matters and what doesn’t. The post OPINION: AI Needs to Know Who Is the Boss appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Goldi-Locs and Two (or Three) Bears in the Forest in California Hills

    OAKLAND POST — My husband has anticipated 99% of our needs – tents, saws, canopies, batteries, shovels, rakes, axes, picks, etc., and Goldi-Locs instructs and reminds us how to get from step A to B, but there is nothing like the experience you gain on your own. Meaning: you don’t how to do it until you do it. No matter what you read, what somebody says, until you do it, you don’t know. The post Goldi-Locs and Two (or Three) Bears in the Forest in California Hills appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Democratic Clubs Interview Candidates for Oakland School Board

    OAKLAND POST — For the first time, the interviews were jointly sponsored by the John George Democratic Club, Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, Oakland East Bay Democratic Club, Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA), Niagara Democratic Club, Block by Block Organizing Network and Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce. The post Democratic Clubs Interview Candidates for Oakland School Board appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Kamala Harris’ Malibu Home Breached — What Happened Next

    A late-night call from her security detail set off a fast law enforcement response, arriving just as questions swirl over the federal protection she lost months earlier. A trespasser was found on the grounds of former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu property Friday night, triggering a rapid response from local deputies — and reviving scrutiny The post Kamala Harris’ Malibu Home Breached — What Happened Next appeared first on Rolling Out.

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The Weight of a Sentence: Justice, Race, and the Institutions We Keep Excusing
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The Weight of a Sentence: Justice, Race, and the Institutions We Keep Excusing

Four incidents. Two of them fatal, both fully adjudicated in court. Latasha Harlins, shot in Los Angeles in 1991. Cyrus Carmack-Belton, shot in South Carolina in 2023. Thirty-two years apart, same underlying script: a mistaken accusation of petty theft, a young Black person turning to leave, a gun going off anyway. The non-fatal versions, the (more…)...
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Know Your Roots, Know Your Rights
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Know Your Roots, Know Your Rights

This guide is for people whose families were enslaved in America. It explains, in simple words, what laws already protect you, what new programs are being built just for you, and what steps you can take today. It also explains one big idea that trips a lot of people up: being Black in America is...
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Black History Month: The Weight of Everyday Life
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Black History Month: The Weight of Everyday Life

Black History Month is a time to honor the rich legacy, achievements, and resilience of Black communities throughout history. Originally established as Negro History Week by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, it became a month-long celebration in 1976 to recognize the significant contributions of Black individuals to American society. It is also a moment...
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What If America Eliminated Federal Income Tax and FICA?
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What If America Eliminated Federal Income Tax and FICA?

Imagine waking up tomorrow and finding out that federal income tax and FICA (payroll tax) have been completely eliminated in America. No more deductions from your paycheck, no more IRS filings, and no more payroll taxes funding Social Security and Medicare. At first glance, this sounds like a dream scenario—extra cash in every worker’s pocket....
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A Mockery of Justice: The Release and Presidential Pardoning of Officers Responsible for the Death of Karon Hylton-Brown
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A Mockery of Justice: The Release and Presidential Pardoning of Officers Responsible for the Death of Karon Hylton-Brown

It is a travesty of justice when a judicial system that promises equality under the law instead delivers impunity to those who abuse their power. The release of Terence D. Sutton Jr. and Andrew Zabavsky, coupled with the unconscionable pardon by President Donald Trump, adds another layer of insult to the injury inflicted on Karon...
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The Impact of the Divine Nine
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The Impact of the Divine Nine

This post celebrates the enduring legacy and transformative impact of the Divine Nine, a collective of historically Black fraternities and sororities within the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Rooted in a rich history of resilience, these organizations have profoundly influenced the Black community, championing education, cultivating leadership, and advancing social justice. The Divine Nine—comprising Alpha Phi...
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Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty: Understanding and Overcoming the Poverty Mindset
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Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty: Understanding and Overcoming the Poverty Mindset

Generational poverty is a deeply rooted issue that spans across families and communities, persisting for decades or even centuries. Unlike situational poverty—caused by sudden hardship like a job loss or medical emergency—generational poverty is often passed down from one generation to the next, along with a set of beliefs, habits, and mindsets that are difficult...
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The Enduring Legacy of Modern-Day Slavery and Its Impact on the Black American Community
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The Enduring Legacy of Modern-Day Slavery and Its Impact on the Black American Community

Slavery in the United States officially ended with the 13th Amendment in 1865, but its legacy persists in various forms that continue to affect Black Americans today. The phrase “modern-day slavery” refers to practices and systems that, while not identical to the chattel slavery of the past, perpetuate economic, social, and psychological oppression within the...
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The Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Black Community in the United States
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The Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Black Community in the United States

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to both empower and exacerbate existing disparities faced by Black communities in the United States. While it presents opportunities for economic empowerment, improved healthcare, and enhanced access to education, it also raises concerns about algorithmic bias, job displacement, and perpetuation of systemic inequalities. Opportunities: Access to Education and Employment:...
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Who Are People of Color? A Look at Population, Economic, and Social Influence
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Who Are People of Color? A Look at Population, Economic, and Social Influence

“People of color” (POC) is a broad term used to describe individuals who are not considered white. This group includes a variety of racial and ethnic identities such as Black Americans, Hispanic or Latinos, Asians, Native Americans and Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, and those of mixed race. This term is intended...
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  • Nuna Phillips-McKee Celebrates 100 Years: ‘A Century of Faith, Family and God’s Amazing Grace!’

    OAKLAND POST — Nuna’s life has been one of Christian service. A longtime member of Wings of Love Maranatha Ministries, now Incredible Church, she serves as director of Community Services and is actively involved in the church’s Food Ministries. The post Nuna Phillips-McKee Celebrates 100 Years: ‘A Century of Faith, Family and God’s Amazing Grace!’ appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • D.A. Ursula Jones Dickson: Terminix to Pay $3.15 Million Over Illegal Disposal of Pesticides, Customer Records

    OAKLAND POST — District attorney investigators examining Terminix facilities throughout California between 2021 and 2024 found hundreds of pesticides and other hazardous-waste items that had allegedly been disposed of unlawfully, according to Jones Dickson’s office. The post D.A. Ursula Jones Dickson: Terminix to Pay $3.15 Million Over Illegal Disposal of Pesticides, Customer Records appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • REPORT: Community Level Policy Is Impacting Homelessness and Drug Abuse in California

    OAKLAND POST — The report compiled by the Public Policy Institute of California found that counties that added more permanent housing beds per capita saw larger decreases in homelessness, while areas with larger declines in incarceration following Proposition 47 saw greater increases in homelessness. The post REPORT: Community Level Policy Is Impacting Homelessness and Drug Abuse in California appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • OPINION: AI Needs to Know Who Is the Boss

    OAKLAND POST — AI is software running on computers. However startling the conversation may feel, the machine does not have my childhood, my mother, my father, my mistakes, my embarrassments, my loves, my grudges, my Filipino American history, my aging body or my accumulated sense of what matters and what doesn’t. The post OPINION: AI Needs to Know Who Is the Boss appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Goldi-Locs and Two (or Three) Bears in the Forest in California Hills

    OAKLAND POST — My husband has anticipated 99% of our needs – tents, saws, canopies, batteries, shovels, rakes, axes, picks, etc., and Goldi-Locs instructs and reminds us how to get from step A to B, but there is nothing like the experience you gain on your own. Meaning: you don’t how to do it until you do it. No matter what you read, what somebody says, until you do it, you don’t know. The post Goldi-Locs and Two (or Three) Bears in the Forest in California Hills appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Democratic Clubs Interview Candidates for Oakland School Board

    OAKLAND POST — For the first time, the interviews were jointly sponsored by the John George Democratic Club, Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, Oakland East Bay Democratic Club, Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA), Niagara Democratic Club, Block by Block Organizing Network and Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce. The post Democratic Clubs Interview Candidates for Oakland School Board appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Kamala Harris’ Malibu Home Breached — What Happened Next

    A late-night call from her security detail set off a fast law enforcement response, arriving just as questions swirl over the federal protection she lost months earlier. A trespasser was found on the grounds of former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu property Friday night, triggering a rapid response from local deputies — and reviving scrutiny The post Kamala Harris’ Malibu Home Breached — What Happened Next appeared first on Rolling Out.

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