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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.

  • ‘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.

  • The Houston jazz scene deserves ‘A Love Supreme’

    Many are unaware of Houston’s impact on the world of jazz past and present.

  • 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

  • NBA Playoffs: ATL, Raptors and T-Wolves win Game 3s

    ATLANTA – CJ McCollum sank a clutch fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds remaining, spoiling New York’s night once more and lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 win, giving them a 2-1 edge over the Knicks in their first-round NBA playoff series Thursday night. Following his standout performance in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, The post NBA Playoffs: ATL, Raptors and T-Wolves win Game 3s first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • WWE Releases Six Superstars in Post-WrestleMania Cuts

    WWE has released six superstars on April 24, 2026, in the latest round of post-WrestleMania cuts. The departures confirmed so far are Nikki Cross, Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy), Joe Gacy, Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre, and Andre Chase. Talent releases in the days following WrestleMania have become a recurring pattern for the company, and this year The post WWE Releases Six Superstars in Post-WrestleMania Cuts appeared first on Rolling Out.

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The hidden racist history of hair loss
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The hidden racist history of hair loss

  • March 19, 2024
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By Glen Jankowski (Special to BHN) Hair loss is common in men and women, particularly with age – for example, androgenetic alopecia (or pattern baldness) affects 80% of men and 40% of women. For the most part, it can be physically inconsequential. Yet, modern society has a distaste for hair loss. Look at how news (more…)...
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Employees have a right to express support for Black Lives Matter while they’re on the job, according to a historic labor board decision
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Employees have a right to express support for Black Lives Matter while they’re on the job, according to a historic labor board decision

  • March 15, 2024
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By Michael Z. Green (Special to BHN) A Home Depot store violated labor law when it disciplined Antonio Morales, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Feb. 21, 2024. Morales, a Home Depot employee in the Minneapolis area, had drawn the letters BLM on a work apron and refused to remove them. BLM stands for the...
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Nine years after #OscarsSoWhite, here’s a look at what’s changed
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Nine years after #OscarsSoWhite, here’s a look at what’s changed

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By Ateqah Khaki, Dannielle Piper, and Vinita Srivastava (Special to BHN) On Sunday, nine years after #OscarsSoWhite, millions of us tuned into watch the 96th annual Academy Awards — some to simply take in the spectacle. And some to see how much had changed. The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite started after many people noticed that, for a...
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Black Londoners of Canada: Digital mapping reveals Ontario’s Black history and challenges myths
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Black Londoners of Canada: Digital mapping reveals Ontario’s Black history and challenges myths

  • March 13, 2024
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By Elizabeth Hinds-Hueglin, David Mitterauer, and Patrick Kinghan (Special to BHN) https://youtu.be/ZBDvF9DCq9c Afua Cooper speaks about ‘A Black People’s History of Canada.’ As research associates on the Black Londoners Project at Western University,  Elizabeth Hinds-Hueglin, David Mitterauer, and Patrick Kinghan are finding historical clues about people like Aurelia Jones and exploring the Black history of...
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How Haiti became a failed state
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How Haiti became a failed state

  • March 12, 2024
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By Nicolas Forsans The US military started airlifting embassy staff out of Haiti overnight as the Caribbean island descends further into chaos. Rival gangs have joined forces to overrun the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, in an attempt to force the resignation of the acting president, Ariel Henry. The gang leader behind the violence, Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier,...
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Day in the Life of a Software Engineer: Exploring Remote vs Hybrid Work

Are you considering a career as a web developer but would like some deeper insight into what a day in the life of a software engineer is actually like? (more…)...
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With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre may finally break free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it
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With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre may finally break free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

  • March 11, 2024
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By William Nash (Special to BHN) https://youtu.be/hhKNjTb6U1Y Professor William Nash researches and teaches Black culture and country music, and hopes that Beyoncé’s huge profile will change the terms of this debate. On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released two country songs – “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” – that elicited a mix of admiration and...
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Women battle when trying to take climate change cases to court – South Africa and Nigeria study shows why
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Women battle when trying to take climate change cases to court – South Africa and Nigeria study shows why

  • March 08, 2024
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By Pedi Obani Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, with some cases pending in Uganda. However, climate litigation is still fairly new. Climate lawsuits are an important way to access justice. This is particularly true for African women because, as research has shown, climate change...
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Dry weather hits southern Africa’s farmers, putting key maize supplies at risk: how to blunt the impact
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Dry weather hits southern Africa’s farmers, putting key maize supplies at risk: how to blunt the impact

  • March 07, 2024
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By Wandile Sihlobo South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness. These developments could put the entire Southern Africa maize supply chain at risk, with Zambia and South Africa hard hit by heatwaves and dryness. The neighboring small producers such as Zimbabwe,...
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BHN Talk Radio Show (3-05-24): Watch review of last week’s primary election outcomes and this week’s ‘Super Tuesday’ state elections happening in real time
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BHN Talk Radio Show (3-05-24): Watch review of last week’s primary election outcomes and this week’s ‘Super Tuesday’ state elections happening in real time

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By Black Headline News In this episode of BHN Talk Radio Show with Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones, the news publishers review the previous primary election outcomes and the “Super-Tuesday” primary elections happening in 18 states while they are broadcasting live during this show. Smith reviews the latest Texas primary election...
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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.

  • ‘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.

  • The Houston jazz scene deserves ‘A Love Supreme’

    Many are unaware of Houston’s impact on the world of jazz past and present.

  • 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

  • NBA Playoffs: ATL, Raptors and T-Wolves win Game 3s

    ATLANTA – CJ McCollum sank a clutch fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds remaining, spoiling New York’s night once more and lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 win, giving them a 2-1 edge over the Knicks in their first-round NBA playoff series Thursday night. Following his standout performance in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, The post NBA Playoffs: ATL, Raptors and T-Wolves win Game 3s first appeared on BlackPressUSA.

  • WWE Releases Six Superstars in Post-WrestleMania Cuts

    WWE has released six superstars on April 24, 2026, in the latest round of post-WrestleMania cuts. The departures confirmed so far are Nikki Cross, Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy), Joe Gacy, Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre, and Andre Chase. Talent releases in the days following WrestleMania have become a recurring pattern for the company, and this year The post WWE Releases Six Superstars in Post-WrestleMania Cuts appeared first on Rolling Out.

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