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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Midwest Youth of the Year Celebration Honors Future Leaders and Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America Midwest Youth of the Year Celebration spotlighted young achievers like Devez D. and…
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LIVE State Of The People Broadcasts Marathon on How Ugly Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Really Is
During Trump’s address to Congress in January, State of the People organizers, activists and journalists stood up a 24 -hour…
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Cincinnati mourns loss of Hall of Famer Dave Parker
National Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker, famously known as “The Cobra,” passed away in Cincinnati on June 28…
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Senate GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ after eleventh-hour scramble, setting up high-stakes fight in the House
(CNN) — Senate Republicans narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s giant tax and spending cuts package Tuesday after a days-long grind to…
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Four North Koreans Charged in Nearly $1 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Scheme
ATLANTA – Four North Korean nationals, Kim Kwang Jin (김관진), Kang Tae Bok (강태복), Jong Pong Ju (정봉주), and Chang…
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California’s Largest Fund Supporting Black Serving Organizations Becomes Independent Institution
The California Black Freedom Fund announced its evolution into a permanent, independent institution on June 27. The organization will now…
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Community Leaders Unite to Call for Urgent Action Following Federal Rollbacks
On June 18, 2025, the San Diego Solidarity Network (SDSN) gathered leaders at the Chicano Park Museum to declare a…
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US Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia Says He Won’t Run for Reelection
Evans, a Democrat, said in a statement that he decided that “the time is right” to retire after his term…
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Chronically absent: Why Black kids are still missing from classrooms
Chronic absenteeism in public schools has surged post-pandemic, with nearly 40% of Black students missing 10% or more of the…
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Chicago Activist Englewood Barbie Battles Heart Condition, Seeks Community Support
Chicago activist Aleta “Englewood Barbie” Clark is fighting a serious heart condition and calling on the community she’s long served…
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Trump Budget: GOP Controlled U.S. Senate Passes Largest Cut to Food Assistance in History
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The legislation extends the 2017 tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the rich, it overhauls who is eligible…
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Free Independence Day Lyft rides offered throughout Greater Washington to prevent drunk driving
To reduce drunk driving during one of the deadliest holidays for traffic fatalities, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will…
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Trump brushes off past rivalry with DeSantis at opening of Florida’s controversial detainment camp
(CNN) — Just months after President Donald Trump’s administration quietly moved to undercut a hardline immigration push by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,…
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GOP Bill Is a Win for Some—But a Crisis for Black People
Senate Republicans passed a spending bill that would provide tax breaks to the wealthy while cutting Medicaid, food assistance, and…
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Derrick Rose to Serve as Grand Marshal for NASCAR Chicago Street Race’s Grant Park 165 on Sun., July 6
Photo Courtesy of the Chicago Bulls Today, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race announced that Derrick Rose will serve as the…
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Florida’s Raiford Prison bans AFRO edition from inmates; warden cites threat to security and rehabilitation initiatives
Florida’s Raiford Prison banned the AFRO’s special edition on George Floyd and racial justice, claiming it posed a security risk…
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Bronx, NY – Children of Murdered Jamaican Mother in Protective Custody as Family Seeks Solution
The tragic murder of 40-year-old Jamaican woman Tamara Rowe in her Bronx apartment on Saturday night has left her two…
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Federal Court Blocks Trump-Era Attempt to End Haitian TPS
A federal judge in New York has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to strip immigration protections from thousands of Haitians…
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NAACP, environmental group notify Elon Musk’s xAI company of intent to sue over facility pollution
The NAACP and environmental advocates plan to sue xAI over pollution from its Memphis data center, citing concerns about air…
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Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project gets go-ahead with new design
Contributed Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) recently unveiled the design of the companion bridge…
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New Illinois Billboard Campaign Aims to Destigmatize Addiction Recovery for Black Men
A new statewide billboard campaign by the Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition hopes to save lives by normalizing recovery and reducing…
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Revitalizing Sandtown-Winchester: A call for community health investment and local control
By Rosine Beleho I care deeply about Sandtown-Winchester because I’ve walked its streets, talked with its residents, and seen both…
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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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