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House Narrowly Passes Budget Bill, Stripping Health and Food Safety Nets
On a 218-214 vote, with almost all members voting along party lines, the House July 3 passed the sweeping budget…
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Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’ Puts Millions of Lives at Risk
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Medicaid, which covers more than 78 million children, seniors, and adults, would face the deepest cuts through…
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Depression Is Under-Diagnosed In The Black Community – Here’s Why And What To Do About It
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people every year. But in the Black community, it often…
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AFRAM 2025 offers star studded line up and fun for the whole family
The AFRAM Festival, a celebration of African-American culture, returned to Baltimore on June 21-22, featuring international artists such as Amerie,…
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The Number of National Black Conventions That Are ‘NOT’ Inviting President Trump Continues to Grow
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — NABJ President Ken Lemon spoke by phone to Black Press USA, expressing, “at this point, there is…
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County to Spray in Rolando Area for Mosquitoes to Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus
County Vector Control truck treatments will use AquaDuet—a pesticide approved by the Environmental Protection Agency that poses low risks to…
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Supporting moms: The vital role families play before, during and after birth
Pregnancy is not a solo journey—it’s one that families can profoundly impact by offering emotional, structural and hands-on support. From…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 2- 8, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 2 - 8, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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160 Years After Juneteenth 1865
By R.L. Byrd “By May 8, 2025, 106,000 Black women lost their jobs, including me,” a somber and visibly shaken…
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“This event underscores the collective effort to prioritize mental health, promote resilience and ensure that all Birmingham residents have access to the tools they need to thrive mentally and physically.”
CRYSTAL MULLEN-JOHNSON, A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER AND FOUNDER OF NURTURE ALABAMA ON THE UPCOMING FOURTH ANNUAL CITY OF BIRMINGHAM…
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Rhodes College professor Nasong’o awarded prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Fellowship
Dr. Shadrack Nasong’o, professor of international studies at Rhodes College, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Fellowship for…
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Urban League hosts successful Juneteenth Celebration in Avondale
The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio hosted their annual Juneteenth Celebration this past Thursday at their Avondale location. A…
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First Ladies Health Day Returns to Chicago on June 29 with Free Vaccines, Screenings at 15 Churches
On June 29, First Ladies Health Day brings free vaccines, health screenings, and HIV awareness resources to 15 Chicago churches.…
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Rep. Johnnie Turner honored with 85th birthday celebration and street naming
The celebration of former State Rep. Johnnie Turner began with a Sunday birthday party and ended with a permanent marker…
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A Congolese Customs Worker Who Resisted Corruption is Beatified By The Vatican
By Nicole Winfield, Justin Kambumba, and Chinedu Asadu Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Sunday beatified a Congolese customs worker…
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Congo and Rwanda Will Sign A Peace Deal On June 27
Congo and Rwanda will sign a peace agreement in Washington on June 27 that aims to ending fighting in eastern…
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US Resumes Visas For Foreign Students But Demands Access To Social Media Accounts
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday [June 18] it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas
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African Festival of the Arts Returns to Washington Park for Labor Day Weekend 2025
Photo Credit: Africa International House USA, Inc. The African Festival of the Arts is officially back. After a one-year hiatus,…
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Nigerian University Sparks Outrage Over Bra Checks Before Exams
A Nigerian university is facing backlash after a viral video appeared to show young women who were queuing for exams…
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Groundbreaking of the Watts Empowerment Film & Music Studio
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and The Watts Empowerment Center, in partnership with the City…
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Alabama Native and Single Father Excels in U.S. Navy, Jiu-Jitsu
By Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Smith | U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist (Submarine) 1st Class Deundhray Steele is rewriting the…
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Target CEO Brian Cornell Meets with CBC Diversity Task Force
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Companies have been conflicted about diversity policy because the Trump Administration has pushed hard against diversity and…
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