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Rising hate crimes spark California lawmakers’ to ramp up hearings
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers and state agencies are intensifying efforts to combat the growing prevalence of hate crimes and bias…
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Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Mike Austin
Mike Austin, a fourth-generation Washingtonian and former D.C. Council member, is running for the Ward 8 Council seat in a…
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Sugar and Cream Cancel Coffee’s Health Perks
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Drinking coffee may help you live longer—but only if it’s black.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Convicted on Federal Mann Act Counts, Cleared of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of transporting two women across state lines for sex but acquitted…
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California Leaders Address Rising Hate Incidents with Policy Focus and New Data
California lawmakers and state agencies are intensifying efforts to combat the growing prevalence of hate crimes and bias incidents across…
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Why Black Silence on Immigration Won’t Save Us
It might surprise some Black folks chilling in their FAFO suite, watching Latinos get rounded up—but remember: FAFO isn’t a…
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Voters Turn Out for First Supervisorial District Special General Election
San Diego County’s District 1 special general election took place yesterday, concluding a months-long race to fill the vacant seat…
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Memphis International Airport renamed after FedEx founder Fred Smith
In a historic move honoring one of Memphis’ most influential figures, the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners…
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Blanket Sounds Turns Up the Vibe for Black Music Month
By Tihut Tamrat, Contributing Writer Waterfront Park transformed into a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community this past weekend…
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Wave of New Laws Takes Effect in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Residents in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are adapting to a slew of new laws impacting minimum wage increases, a new…
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Senate Passes Trump’s Big Tax and Spending Cuts Bill as Vance Breaks a 50-50 Tie
Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday by the narrowest of margins.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is Denied Bail After Mixed Verdict Clears Him of Top Charges in Sex Crimes Case
The rapper was convicted of lesser prostitution-related offenses and denied bail as he awaits sentencing.
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“Put Some Respect on Our Name”—The NNPA Built This.
The NNPA has been here—doing the work, opening doors—for over 80 years.
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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Faces House Vote, Threatens Medicaid Coverage for Millions
The Senate has passed President Trump's "big beautiful bill", which includes cuts to healthcare, SNAP, business tax breaks, and increased…
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Democratic Candidate Secures Lead in High-Stakes Supervisorial Election
Imperial Beach Mayor and Democratic candidate Paloma Aguirre is on track to win the supervisorial seat, securing 53% of the…
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Residents Question Bowser’s Priorities After Proposal to Defund D.C. Archives Building
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed defunding the move of the District of Columbia Archives to the University of the…
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Legally Written: A modern-day green book for justice
In honor of Juneteenth, Kisha A. Brown announces the launch of the first national Black Lawyer Directory aimed at empowering…
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Jeffries Calls ‘Big, Ugly, Immoral Budget,’ Reckless Immoral Document
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “The eligibility for the children’s health insurance program will also be diminished,” said Jeffries. He stressed that…
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Billions for ICE, Cuts for the Poor: Trump’s Bill Redefines Federal Priorities
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Public records show that ICE’s arrests of immigrants without criminal records have surged by more than 1,400%…
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For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Could a Lesser Conviction Mean a Greater Public Rehabilitation?
It culminated in a verdict Wednesday that saw Combs acquitted of the most serious sex trafficking charges, though guilty of two lesser…
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Attention, US Citizens: Yes, You Can Now Be Deported
By They See Blue On June 11, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memo that sent ripples through immigrant communities…
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