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  • PRESS ROOM: April Ryan Joins Black Press USA as Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent

    NNPA NEWSWIRE — "...We are so proud to announce that April Ryan will now be the Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent for Black Press USA (www.BlackPressUSA.com ). As the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) celebrates in 2025, the 198th Year of the Black Press of America, we acknowledge the transformative contemporary benefit to the amplification of the strategic importance of the Black Press that will be rendered by the courage and professional effectiveness of April Ryan," emphasized Dr. Benjamin F, Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the NNPA.  

  • How emotional intelligence shapes your financial future

    When most people think of financial success, they often think about the basics, budgeting, investing, saving, and managing expenses. However, there is a crucial factor that is gaining recognition as a game-changer in the pursuit of personal wealth — emotional intelligence. Emerging research suggests that the connection between emotional intelligence and financial success can determine The post How emotional intelligence shapes your financial future appeared first on Rolling Out.

The Impact of Eugenics and Scientific Racism on Black America through Present Day

The Impact of Eugenics and Scientific Racism on Black America through Present Day

Eugenics and scientific racism have had a profound and enduring impact on Black America, shaping both historical and contemporary experiences of systemic racism, discrimination, and disparities. This essay aims to explain, quantify, and reference the impact of eugenics and scientific racism on Black America through the present day, examining their historical roots, manifestations, and consequences.Eugenics...
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Nigeria battles a deadly diphtheria outbreak – what it is and how to control it

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

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

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

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

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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BREAKING:  Mississippi’s lifetime felony voting ban ‘unconstitutional,’  appeals court rules

BREAKING: Mississippi’s lifetime felony voting ban ‘unconstitutional,’ appeals court rules

By Ashton Pittman – Mississippi Free Press Mississippi’s lifetime voting ban for people convicted of certain crimes, a relic of the State’s 1890 Jim Crow laws, violates the U.S. Constitution, a federal appeals court ruled Friday morning. U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge James L. Dennis, writing for a 2-1 majority of a three-judge...
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The Impact of Attaining College Degrees on Black America

The Impact of Attaining College Degrees on Black America

Attaining a college degree significantly improves employment prospects for Black Americans. Education enhances job market opportunities by expanding the range of available occupations and increasing the likelihood of securing stable employment. ...
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Survey: Americans want weight loss drugs despite high cost

Survey: Americans want weight loss drugs despite high cost

By Julie Appleby – Black Headline Newswire Many Americans really want to lose weight — and a new poll shows nearly half of adults would be interested in taking a prescription drug to help them do so. At the same time, enthusiasm dims sharply if the treatment comes as an injection, if it is not...
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  • PRESS ROOM: April Ryan Joins Black Press USA as Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent

    NNPA NEWSWIRE — "...We are so proud to announce that April Ryan will now be the Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent for Black Press USA (www.BlackPressUSA.com ). As the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) celebrates in 2025, the 198th Year of the Black Press of America, we acknowledge the transformative contemporary benefit to the amplification of the strategic importance of the Black Press that will be rendered by the courage and professional effectiveness of April Ryan," emphasized Dr. Benjamin F, Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the NNPA.  

  • How emotional intelligence shapes your financial future

    When most people think of financial success, they often think about the basics, budgeting, investing, saving, and managing expenses. However, there is a crucial factor that is gaining recognition as a game-changer in the pursuit of personal wealth — emotional intelligence. Emerging research suggests that the connection between emotional intelligence and financial success can determine The post How emotional intelligence shapes your financial future appeared first on Rolling Out.

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