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  • Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS

    The Haiti Action Committee traces its roots to the international movement that emerged following Haiti’s 1991 military coup, which overthrew the nation’s first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Political violence sent thousands of Haitians fleeing the country, while U.S. policies resulted in refugees being intercepted at sea, repatriated, or detained at Guantanamo Bay. The post Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation

    Measure C, a community-led and voter-approved half-cent sales tax, was designed to generate approximately $150 million annually for early care and education. During its first year, the initiative reached more than 20,000 children and supported more than 6,400 early educators and caregivers throughout the county. The post First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom

    The screening was hosted by the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America and the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation. Following the film, director Matthew Solomon joined local community leaders for a discussion about solidarity, resistance, and the historical connections explored throughout the documentary. The post From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity

    “We’re a state. We’re a family. We all work together,” Becerra said, arguing that California’s challenges require cooperation rather than partisan blame. He added that, as governor, he would have to work with lawmakers “whether they’ve got a D or an R behind their name.” The post At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal

    Justices Adams, Hippach and Juliet Macaulay are among eight appellate court nominees recently announced by Newsom. The governor also appointed nine Superior Court judges across five counties. The post Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • OPINION: 57,000 Empty Apartments and Not a Word of Apology – City Limits

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Short-term rental income was, for many of these families, not a luxury. It was the margin between keeping the house and losing it. Local Law 18 closed that door, and the people who closed it are now waving away 57,000 empty apartments as statistical noise.” The post OPINION: 57,000 Empty Apartments and Not a Word of Apology – City Limits appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Drake and the watch that defined an era

    When Iceman debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Drake had already dressed the part. A custom off-catalog Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronograph, draped in white and blue diamonds arranged in a gradient fade, quietly announced itself as the signature artifact of his most ambitious album rollout to date. The watch did not arrive with The post Drake and the watch that defined an era appeared first on Rolling Out.

7 Financial Rules Every Young Black Professional Should Master Before 30
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7 Financial Rules Every Young Black Professional Should Master Before 30

For many of us in the Black community, conversations about money often come late, if they come at all. Too often, we’re playing catch-up because our parents and grandparents weren’t given the same access to financial tools, wealth, or opportunities. But here’s the truth: the earlier you start, the more control you’ll have over your...
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The Impact of Texas’ Redistricting Map on Black Americans
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The Impact of Texas’ Redistricting Map on Black Americans

Redistricting in Texas has long been more than a cartographic exercise; it is a political act with profound implications for representation, power, and civil rights. In recent cycles, the Texas Legislature’s approach to drawing district lines has raised significant concerns, especially for Black Americans whose political influence remains vulnerable to dilution despite constitutional protections and...
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Project 2025, Power Plays, and the Stakes for Everyday Americans
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Project 2025, Power Plays, and the Stakes for Everyday Americans

American politics rarely feels so high-stakes. Today, the convergence of several seismic developments: Project 2025, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” Trump’s reported desire to remove Jerome Powell, Texas’ redistricting battles, and an unexpected meeting with Vladimir Putin, isn’t just fodder for headlines. These events could reshape the daily lives of Americans, especially Black Americans, in ways...
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Project 2025 and the Plantation Blueprint: A Tale of Two Kevin Roberts
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Project 2025 and the Plantation Blueprint: A Tale of Two Kevin Roberts

When people speak of Project 2025 today, they usually mean the Heritage Foundation’s Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise, a sprawling, nearly 1,000-page blueprint designed to reshape the federal government under a future conservative presidency. However, there is another document worth knowing, one far removed in tone yet chillingly connected in spirit: a 2003 dissertation...
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The Things We Were Never Taught — And What We’re Going to Do About It
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The Things We Were Never Taught — And What We’re Going to Do About It

The destruction of “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921. (Wikimedia Commons) I Wasn’t Taught This I was in my late 30s before I learned that Black Wall Street wasn’t just a myth, before I understood what Tulsa, Oklahoma, really meant. I had two degrees, multiple mentors, and a whole bookshelf of theory behind...
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill”: Winners, Losers, and What the Senate Might Change
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill”: Winners, Losers, and What the Senate Might Change

House Speaker Mike Johnson delivers remarks alongside other House Republican leaders after the House passed budget reconciliation legislation at the U.S. Capitol on May 22, 2025. | Francis Chung Congress’ latest legislative leviathan—H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—is a sweeping effort to reset America’s budget, tax code, defense priorities, and safety net systems. Passed...
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The Black Code: Our Sacred Oath to Liberation
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The Black Code: Our Sacred Oath to Liberation

By a Black elder with 60 Years of life experience in his words When I was a young man, they told me survival was about ducking and weaving.Now I know: real survival is about building, healing, and protecting — starting with us. The image of Angela Davis — righteous, unbowed — reminds me daily that...
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Born Here, Belong Here: The Price and Power of Birthright Citizenship in Black America
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Born Here, Belong Here: The Price and Power of Birthright Citizenship in Black America

To be born in America and know you belong, that’s something many people never have to question. But for Black Americans, that certainty was never handed over. It had to be wrestled from a country that once insisted they had no rights at all. The promise of belonging, secured by birthright citizenship in the 14th...
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The Profound Impact of Christianity on Black America Prior to 1964
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The Profound Impact of Christianity on Black America Prior to 1964

Christianity has played a significant role in the history of Black America, serving as a source of spiritual strength, communal support, and a catalyst for social change. This essay aims to explore, quantify, and reference the profound impact that Christianity had on the lives of African Americans before 1964. Through examining the influence of the...
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Resistance and Responsibility: A Constitutional Reflection on Black America, the Right to Resist, and January 6th
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Resistance and Responsibility: A Constitutional Reflection on Black America, the Right to Resist, and January 6th

In classrooms and public forums, we often debate this classic constitutional question:“At what point do citizens have the right to protect themselves from their own government?” For some, this is a theoretical discussion.For Black Americans, it’s lived experience. And then came January 6, 2021—when hundreds stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the...
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  • Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS

    The Haiti Action Committee traces its roots to the international movement that emerged following Haiti’s 1991 military coup, which overthrew the nation’s first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Political violence sent thousands of Haitians fleeing the country, while U.S. policies resulted in refugees being intercepted at sea, repatriated, or detained at Guantanamo Bay. The post Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation

    Measure C, a community-led and voter-approved half-cent sales tax, was designed to generate approximately $150 million annually for early care and education. During its first year, the initiative reached more than 20,000 children and supported more than 6,400 early educators and caregivers throughout the county. The post First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom

    The screening was hosted by the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America and the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation. Following the film, director Matthew Solomon joined local community leaders for a discussion about solidarity, resistance, and the historical connections explored throughout the documentary. The post From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity

    “We’re a state. We’re a family. We all work together,” Becerra said, arguing that California’s challenges require cooperation rather than partisan blame. He added that, as governor, he would have to work with lawmakers “whether they’ve got a D or an R behind their name.” The post At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal

    Justices Adams, Hippach and Juliet Macaulay are among eight appellate court nominees recently announced by Newsom. The governor also appointed nine Superior Court judges across five counties. The post Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • OPINION: 57,000 Empty Apartments and Not a Word of Apology – City Limits

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Short-term rental income was, for many of these families, not a luxury. It was the margin between keeping the house and losing it. Local Law 18 closed that door, and the people who closed it are now waving away 57,000 empty apartments as statistical noise.” The post OPINION: 57,000 Empty Apartments and Not a Word of Apology – City Limits appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Drake and the watch that defined an era

    When Iceman debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Drake had already dressed the part. A custom off-catalog Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronograph, draped in white and blue diamonds arranged in a gradient fade, quietly announced itself as the signature artifact of his most ambitious album rollout to date. The watch did not arrive with The post Drake and the watch that defined an era appeared first on Rolling Out.

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