The Things We Were Never Taught — And What We’re Going to Do About It
- May 25, 2025
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BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Nearly half of Oregon’s media outlets are now owned by national conglomerates with no lasting investment in local communities. According to an OPB analysis, Oregon has lost more than 90 news jobs (and counting) in the past five years. These were reporters, editors and photographers covering school boards, investigating corruption and telling community stories, until their jobs were cut by out-of-state corporations.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Tactics ranged from local policy manipulation to threats of violence. The SPLC documented bomb threats at 60 polling places in Georgia, traced to Russian email domains.
Disneyland turns 70 this year—but it’s not just about nostalgia. The park is evolving, making space for more cultures, more voices, and more families to see themselves in the magic. From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to new diversity-centered programming, Disneyland is rewriting what joy looks like—and who gets to be part of it.
Five years after George Floyd’s death, the headlines have quieted, but the fight for justice continues. As Houston hosts The Movement Festival in his honor, this piece reflects on what’s changed, what hasn’t, and the burden Black Americans still carry to prove their humanity in a country still reckoning with itself.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — If a large cut to Medicaid does take place, that change is likely to damage the financial health of rural hospitals around the U.S.
FEMA is unprepared for disaster, Houstonians lack readiness, and Kindred Stories finds a new home.
Willie Davis’ town hall meetings will host representatives from the City’s departments across Houston.
Star Amerasu is an artist taking fans on a poetic journey through her trans experience.
Chi Eta Phi uplifts Black nurses, advocating for health equity in Houston since 1932.
Kid Cudi testifies Diddy targeted him after dating Cassie, including a firebombed Porsche incident.
On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, communities gathered in mourning and protest—honoring his legacy while many condemn the
OPINION: Twenty-five years after the Wendy’s massacre in Queens, Jonathan Conyers unpacks the story of a survivor who speaks out
The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its
In Tyler Perry’s “Duplicity,” Perry balances commentary with entertainment, delivering a thriller that challenges viewers to question appearances, alliances, and
AJ, Rosci, and Terrence J reflect on how the show shaped generations ahead of the 2025 BET Awards “106 &
I appreciate it when health advice is concrete and clear.
Ah, supplements.
Thanks to statistics, you can buy protein candy.
Several readers have asked me to comment on RFK Jr.'s recent statements about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Trump was in office when George Floyd was killed, and I would blame Trump for creating a negative environment for police-community relations.
The hidden health consequences of food repetition and why dietary variety matters more than you think Millions of people fall into the habit of eating identical meals day after day, whether it’s the same breakfast cereal each morning, identical lunch salads, or rotating between just two or three dinner options throughout the week. This dietary The post What happens when you eat the same thing daily appeared first on Rolling Out.
The book removals were just one of the many regressive steps the armed forces have taken in recent months as a result of President Trump’s executive order ending DEI initiatives within the military.
Split jury Convictions, a relic of the Jim Crow era, would have been added to a list of claims for which an incarcerated person could seek retrial.
The Trump administration's “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” will pull federal funding from schools that offer protections or considerations for non-white, non-straight, non-cis gender students.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Nearly half of Oregon’s media outlets are now owned by national conglomerates with no lasting investment in local communities. According to an OPB analysis, Oregon has lost more than 90 news jobs (and counting) in the past five years. These were reporters, editors and photographers covering school boards, investigating corruption and telling community stories, until their jobs were cut by out-of-state corporations.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Tactics ranged from local policy manipulation to threats of violence. The SPLC documented bomb threats at 60 polling places in Georgia, traced to Russian email domains.
Disneyland turns 70 this year—but it’s not just about nostalgia. The park is evolving, making space for more cultures, more voices, and more families to see themselves in the magic. From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to new diversity-centered programming, Disneyland is rewriting what joy looks like—and who gets to be part of it.
Five years after George Floyd’s death, the headlines have quieted, but the fight for justice continues. As Houston hosts The Movement Festival in his honor, this piece reflects on what’s changed, what hasn’t, and the burden Black Americans still carry to prove their humanity in a country still reckoning with itself.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — If a large cut to Medicaid does take place, that change is likely to damage the financial health of rural hospitals around the U.S.
FEMA is unprepared for disaster, Houstonians lack readiness, and Kindred Stories finds a new home.
Willie Davis’ town hall meetings will host representatives from the City’s departments across Houston.
Star Amerasu is an artist taking fans on a poetic journey through her trans experience.
Chi Eta Phi uplifts Black nurses, advocating for health equity in Houston since 1932.
Kid Cudi testifies Diddy targeted him after dating Cassie, including a firebombed Porsche incident.
On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, communities gathered in mourning and protest—honoring his legacy while many condemn the
OPINION: Twenty-five years after the Wendy’s massacre in Queens, Jonathan Conyers unpacks the story of a survivor who speaks out
The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its
In Tyler Perry’s “Duplicity,” Perry balances commentary with entertainment, delivering a thriller that challenges viewers to question appearances, alliances, and
AJ, Rosci, and Terrence J reflect on how the show shaped generations ahead of the 2025 BET Awards “106 &
I appreciate it when health advice is concrete and clear.
Ah, supplements.
Thanks to statistics, you can buy protein candy.
Several readers have asked me to comment on RFK Jr.'s recent statements about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Trump was in office when George Floyd was killed, and I would blame Trump for creating a negative environment for police-community relations.
The hidden health consequences of food repetition and why dietary variety matters more than you think Millions of people fall into the habit of eating identical meals day after day, whether it’s the same breakfast cereal each morning, identical lunch salads, or rotating between just two or three dinner options throughout the week. This dietary The post What happens when you eat the same thing daily appeared first on Rolling Out.
The book removals were just one of the many regressive steps the armed forces have taken in recent months as a result of President Trump’s executive order ending DEI initiatives within the military.
Split jury Convictions, a relic of the Jim Crow era, would have been added to a list of claims for which an incarcerated person could seek retrial.
The Trump administration's “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” will pull federal funding from schools that offer protections or considerations for non-white, non-straight, non-cis gender students.