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  • ‘Slavery Was a Good Thing,’ Black Leader Says MAGA Told Him

    LOS ANGELES WAVE — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn reveals that some MAGA Republicans expressed positive views on slavery and desire to reinstitute Jim Crow-era policies. The post ‘Slavery Was a Good Thing,’ Black Leader Says MAGA Told Him first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • ‘I Was Confident in Myself and Her Answer. I Knew She Would Say Yes … We Had Spent a Lot of Time Together’

    BIRMINGHAM TIMES —Andrea and Jamal McCaskey's love story began at a church service in 1991, leading to a 1992 wedding and a lifetime of shared experiences. The post ‘I Was Confident in Myself and Her Answer. I Knew She Would Say Yes … We Had Spent a Lot of Time Together’ first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • Midweek Magic: How Sloss Furnaces Brings History to Life for Students

    BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Sloss Furnaces offers immersive Wednesday field trips for students to learn Birmingham's history, from industrial science to the people behind the iron industry. The post Midweek Magic: How Sloss Furnaces Brings History to Life for Students first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Crystal Lister empowers STEM students one explosion at a time

    Crystal Lister has a reputation for “blowing up spots.” Literally.  But the Houston educator, STEM advocate, and self-described “NASA girlie” isn’t interested in destruction. Her explosions are strategic, joyful disruptions designed to ignite curiosity in young minds. Through fire, fizz, and high-powered reactions, Lister transforms science into spectacle, capturing students’ attention who might otherwise feel

  • Reporter message: HISD NES expansion, PVAMU gala, Black cowboys

    Houston ISD NES expansion continues The Houston Independent School District is expanding its New Education System (NES), with nine additional elementary school campuses opting into the model for the next school year. A school district spokesperson announced that the decision came directly from principals who are choosing to join, largely because of the “added support,

  • Jack Yates’ siblings defend 800-meter titles, set sights on bigger stage

    On a day filled with pressure and expectations, Karneshia and Lamar Smith, siblings from Jack Yates High School, did what champions do: They finished first. With district titles at stake in the 800 meters, the duo didn’t just compete; they defended their titles, showing they’re not finished yet. Now, with the Area round coming up,

  • Movies to watch during Black Women’s History Month

    Cinema has not always been kind to Black women.  For too long, Hollywood offered them only a narrow corridor of roles. The sassy sidekick, the suffering mother, the nameless background figure in someone else’s story. But in spite of that, and increasingly, in defiance of it, Black women filmmakers, writers, and performers have carved out

  • April 23, 2026

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  • DC Voters Fill the Seats at ‘Ask a D.C. Candidate Mayoral Forum’

    THE AFRO — Six candidates for the 2026 Washington, D.C. mayoral race recently participated in a forum, addressing critical issues like affordable housing, high utility bills, and childcare costs. The post DC Voters Fill the Seats at ‘Ask a D.C. Candidate Mayoral Forum’ first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • La La Anthony turned the Time 100 into her runway

    The Time 100 Gala returned to Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on April 23, pulling together a room that reads like a shortlist of everyone worth watching right now. Honorees, entertainers, innovators, and a handful of people who are quietly becoming all three gathered under one roof, and the red carpet outside The post La La Anthony turned the Time 100 into her runway appeared first on Rolling Out.

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Automattic Wants to Migrate 500+ Million Tumblr Blogs to WordPress

  • September 03, 2024
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If you like ambitious projects, I think this news tidbit will be right up your alley. In late August, Matt Mullenweg and Automattic announced plans to migrate all of the existing Tumblr websites to WordPress. Given that Tumblr hosts more than half a billion blogs (yes – that’s a “B”), I think this might just (more…)...
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WordCamp US 2024 Schedule Released: Get Ready for the Event!

  • August 30, 2024
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If you’re attending WordCamp US 2024 in person or online, I have great news! In late August, we got our first look at the full lineup and schedule for this year’s event, which will be held in Portland, Oregon from September 17-20. (more…)...
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8 Mistakes I Made When Building My First WordPress Plugin Using AI (With No Prior Development Experience)

  • August 29, 2024
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As the title of this article says, I have no formal development experience. Prior to taking this plunge into building my first plugin, the most coding I was capable of, was fumbling my way through some HTML and CSS. But! I was damn enthusiastic about building a WordPress plugin, so I decided to see if...
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Is Gutenberg Finally Winning Users Over? We Analyzed 340+ Opinions to Find Out

  • August 21, 2024
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Over the past few months, I’ve been diving deep into what people really think about WordPress’ block editor – Gutenberg. I thought this was going to be a fun project. I analyzed over 340 opinions from platforms like Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, and WordPress.org. I also spoke with developers, colleagues, and other professionals in the WordPress...
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Our First Look at the Upcoming Twenty Twenty-Five Default WordPress Theme

  • August 20, 2024
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If you’re a fan of default WordPress themes, I have great news! On August 15, we got our first look at the upcoming Twenty Twenty-Five default theme in this WordPress.org post. The new Twenty Twenty-Five theme will be released as part of WordPress 6.7 (which is currently scheduled for release on November 12, 2024). (more…)...
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ONME’s ‘California Politics Now’ to feature live show of DNC highlights and commentary also with other community and political speakers this Monday
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ONME’s ‘California Politics Now’ to feature live show of DNC highlights and commentary also with other community and political speakers this Monday

  • August 19, 2024
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Watch live commentary from August 19 thru 22nd regarding the DNC at www.onmenews.com By ONME Newswire Starting this week, the ONME News’ California Politics Now live show will be featuring highlights from the Democratic National Convention (DNC), elected officials at the DNC, and live commentary from local watch parties from throughout California–organized by the California Democratic Party...
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BHN Talk Radio (8-13-24): Bloomberg grants $600M to Black medical schools; here’s a reflection of Black women Olympic gold moments
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BHN Talk Radio (8-13-24): Bloomberg grants $600M to Black medical schools; here’s a reflection of Black women Olympic gold moments

  • August 14, 2024
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By Black Headline News BREAKING: In this episode of BHN Talk Radio Show, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones review recent news concerning Bloomberg giving Black medical schools $600M.  Bloomberg Philanthropies is directing $175 million to each of the following institutions: Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School...
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BHN TR 8-06-24: News publishers review the NABJ aftermath; Vice President Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate
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BHN TR 8-06-24: News publishers review the NABJ aftermath; Vice President Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate

  • August 08, 2024
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By Black Headline News In this episode, news publishers Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith, and Brigitte Jones review the latest breaking news: Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing an affable longtime politician who Democrats hope can keep newfound party unity alive in a...
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The New “Learn WordPress” Launches. Here’s What I Like About It

  • August 06, 2024
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If you haven’t checked out Learn WordPress lately, it’s probably a good idea to do it today. This free educational hub has just had a serious glow-up, and I’m here to give you the scoop on why it’s worth your attention. (more…)...
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BREAKING: Watch the NABJ live Q&A with former president, Donald J. Trump, and the three moderators on the front page of the Black Headline News website
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BREAKING: Watch the NABJ live Q&A with former president, Donald J. Trump, and the three moderators on the front page of the Black Headline News website

  • July 31, 2024
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Watch the live NABJ Convention Q&A live now on Black Headline News By Black Headline Newswire The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has been swirling in a storm of heated backlash from angry NABJ members and the outside public concerning the news posted late Monday night that former president, Donald J. Trump, would be...
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  • ‘Slavery Was a Good Thing,’ Black Leader Says MAGA Told Him

    LOS ANGELES WAVE — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn reveals that some MAGA Republicans expressed positive views on slavery and desire to reinstitute Jim Crow-era policies. The post ‘Slavery Was a Good Thing,’ Black Leader Says MAGA Told Him first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • ‘I Was Confident in Myself and Her Answer. I Knew She Would Say Yes … We Had Spent a Lot of Time Together’

    BIRMINGHAM TIMES —Andrea and Jamal McCaskey's love story began at a church service in 1991, leading to a 1992 wedding and a lifetime of shared experiences. The post ‘I Was Confident in Myself and Her Answer. I Knew She Would Say Yes … We Had Spent a Lot of Time Together’ first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • Midweek Magic: How Sloss Furnaces Brings History to Life for Students

    BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Sloss Furnaces offers immersive Wednesday field trips for students to learn Birmingham's history, from industrial science to the people behind the iron industry. The post Midweek Magic: How Sloss Furnaces Brings History to Life for Students first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Crystal Lister empowers STEM students one explosion at a time

    Crystal Lister has a reputation for “blowing up spots.” Literally.  But the Houston educator, STEM advocate, and self-described “NASA girlie” isn’t interested in destruction. Her explosions are strategic, joyful disruptions designed to ignite curiosity in young minds. Through fire, fizz, and high-powered reactions, Lister transforms science into spectacle, capturing students’ attention who might otherwise feel

  • Reporter message: HISD NES expansion, PVAMU gala, Black cowboys

    Houston ISD NES expansion continues The Houston Independent School District is expanding its New Education System (NES), with nine additional elementary school campuses opting into the model for the next school year. A school district spokesperson announced that the decision came directly from principals who are choosing to join, largely because of the “added support,

  • Jack Yates’ siblings defend 800-meter titles, set sights on bigger stage

    On a day filled with pressure and expectations, Karneshia and Lamar Smith, siblings from Jack Yates High School, did what champions do: They finished first. With district titles at stake in the 800 meters, the duo didn’t just compete; they defended their titles, showing they’re not finished yet. Now, with the Area round coming up,

  • Movies to watch during Black Women’s History Month

    Cinema has not always been kind to Black women.  For too long, Hollywood offered them only a narrow corridor of roles. The sassy sidekick, the suffering mother, the nameless background figure in someone else’s story. But in spite of that, and increasingly, in defiance of it, Black women filmmakers, writers, and performers have carved out

  • April 23, 2026

    e-Edition Help us uplift the Black Community!

  • DC Voters Fill the Seats at ‘Ask a D.C. Candidate Mayoral Forum’

    THE AFRO — Six candidates for the 2026 Washington, D.C. mayoral race recently participated in a forum, addressing critical issues like affordable housing, high utility bills, and childcare costs. The post DC Voters Fill the Seats at ‘Ask a D.C. Candidate Mayoral Forum’ first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • La La Anthony turned the Time 100 into her runway

    The Time 100 Gala returned to Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on April 23, pulling together a room that reads like a shortlist of everyone worth watching right now. Honorees, entertainers, innovators, and a handful of people who are quietly becoming all three gathered under one roof, and the red carpet outside The post La La Anthony turned the Time 100 into her runway appeared first on Rolling Out.

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