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  • PRESS ROOM: National Organization of Concerned Black Men (CBM) Celebrates 50 Years of Mentoring, Leadership, Legacy

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Organization of Concerned Black Men, Inc. (CBM) will commemorate five decades of service, mentorship and community leadership at its 50th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Marriott Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Held under the theme “Built to Last: Celebrating 50 Years of Mentorship, The post PRESS ROOM: National Organization of Concerned Black Men (CBM) Celebrates 50 Years of Mentoring, Leadership, Legacy appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • COMMENTARY: Three Skills I Wish for My Kindergarten Students This Year

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Simple daily routines—such as getting dressed, putting on shoes, washing hands, following directions, opening lunch containers, and caring for personal belongings—help children build confidence and trust their own abilities. In a virtual classroom, independence may also include gathering supplies, finding a pencil, turning book pages, or knowing where to place completed work. The post COMMENTARY: Three Skills I Wish for My Kindergarten Students This Year appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Prostate Cancer is Twice as Likely to Kill Black Men. Talking to Your Doctor Could Help Save Your Life

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with one or more close relatives who were diagnosed at an early age. The post Prostate Cancer is Twice as Likely to Kill Black Men. Talking to Your Doctor Could Help Save Your Life appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • PRESS ROOM: Faith & Works Launches ‘Road to Black November’ to Strengthen Black Voter Participation in Jefferson County

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Road to Black November will bring together residents, volunteers, community leaders, civic and social justice organizations, local influencers and content creators around one shared goal: increasing Black voter participation in Jefferson County ahead of the November 3 General Election. The post PRESS ROOM: Faith & Works Launches ‘Road to Black November’ to Strengthen Black Voter Participation in Jefferson County appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

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    Join TotallyRandie & Niele Anderson as they break down hot topics impacting the Black community, plus an exclusive chat with Gen Z congressional candidate Courtney McClain! The post Headlines and Hot Topics appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Black Mother Wins Retrial Tied To Same Judge As Clancy

    Retrial has been granted to a Massachusetts mother sentenced to life without parole for killing her two sons, after the state’s highest court found that jurors were never allowed to see records documenting her mental illness. Latarsha Sanders was convicted in December 2022 in the 2018 deaths of her sons Edson Brito, known as Marlon, The post Black Mother Wins Retrial Tied To Same Judge As Clancy appeared first on Rolling Out.

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Florida’s academic standards distort contributions that enslaved Africans made to American society

By Rodney Coates – Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Miami University (Special to Black Headline News) https://vimeo.com/849660782 The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S. “developed skills which, in some instances,...
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BHN INSIDER: Alabama brawl’s riverboat connection spawns the question of the two ‘Harriets’

Was the Harriott II riverboat relative to historical figure, Harriet Tubman? The short answer–No By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/854892888?share=copy As an update to the August 5, 2023 riverboat brawl in Montgomery, Alabama on the Alabama River docks, there are now five people who have been charged in the ongoing investigation, where a Black co-captain was...
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Florida’s academic standards distort contributions that enslaved Africans made to American society

By Rodney Coates – Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Miami University (Special to Black Headline News) https://vimeo.com/849660782 The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S. “developed skills which, in some instances,...
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BHN Insider: Here’s a review of hip-hop history, celebrating 50 years

The ever-evolving uniqueness of hip-hop music had its humble beginnings with young adults and teenagers By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/854077214?share=copy In the South Bronx borough of New York City in the early 1970s, the genre music of hip-hop originated from the pure Black experience of life—expressed poetically through the words of the viewer., known as...
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The Impact of Eugenics and Scientific Racism on Black America through Present Day
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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....
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Nigeria battles a deadly diphtheria outbreak – what it is and how to control it
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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
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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
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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
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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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  • PRESS ROOM: National Organization of Concerned Black Men (CBM) Celebrates 50 Years of Mentoring, Leadership, Legacy

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Organization of Concerned Black Men, Inc. (CBM) will commemorate five decades of service, mentorship and community leadership at its 50th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Marriott Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Held under the theme “Built to Last: Celebrating 50 Years of Mentorship, The post PRESS ROOM: National Organization of Concerned Black Men (CBM) Celebrates 50 Years of Mentoring, Leadership, Legacy appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • COMMENTARY: Three Skills I Wish for My Kindergarten Students This Year

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Simple daily routines—such as getting dressed, putting on shoes, washing hands, following directions, opening lunch containers, and caring for personal belongings—help children build confidence and trust their own abilities. In a virtual classroom, independence may also include gathering supplies, finding a pencil, turning book pages, or knowing where to place completed work. The post COMMENTARY: Three Skills I Wish for My Kindergarten Students This Year appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Prostate Cancer is Twice as Likely to Kill Black Men. Talking to Your Doctor Could Help Save Your Life

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with one or more close relatives who were diagnosed at an early age. The post Prostate Cancer is Twice as Likely to Kill Black Men. Talking to Your Doctor Could Help Save Your Life appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • PRESS ROOM: Faith & Works Launches ‘Road to Black November’ to Strengthen Black Voter Participation in Jefferson County

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Road to Black November will bring together residents, volunteers, community leaders, civic and social justice organizations, local influencers and content creators around one shared goal: increasing Black voter participation in Jefferson County ahead of the November 3 General Election. The post PRESS ROOM: Faith & Works Launches ‘Road to Black November’ to Strengthen Black Voter Participation in Jefferson County appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Headlines and Hot Topics

    Join TotallyRandie & Niele Anderson as they break down hot topics impacting the Black community, plus an exclusive chat with Gen Z congressional candidate Courtney McClain! The post Headlines and Hot Topics appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Black Mother Wins Retrial Tied To Same Judge As Clancy

    Retrial has been granted to a Massachusetts mother sentenced to life without parole for killing her two sons, after the state’s highest court found that jurors were never allowed to see records documenting her mental illness. Latarsha Sanders was convicted in December 2022 in the 2018 deaths of her sons Edson Brito, known as Marlon, The post Black Mother Wins Retrial Tied To Same Judge As Clancy appeared first on Rolling Out.

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