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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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Youth-led protests erupt again in Kenya over police brutality and poor governance
Youth-led protests erupted again across Kenya on June 25, driven by outrage over police brutality, economic hardship, and government corruption,…
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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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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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PSC approves Georgia Power rate freeze
Georgia energy regulators unanimously approved Georgia Power's plan to freeze customer rates for the next three years, but excluded "reasonable…
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Celebrities lend their star power to The Trevor Project in sign on letter
In the heights of various legislation currently being passed by the Trump administration in an effort to eliminate LGBTQ+ services…
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Criminals are scamming colleges for reimbursement checks
Imagine a person loving school so much that they create a fake persona and attend as a ‘ghost student.’ Sounds…
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NAACP inducts Dr. Shirley Weber and Steven Bradford
The NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference honored Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber and former State Sen. Steven Bradford at…
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Judge dismisses Kevin Hart’s defamation suit
A judge has dismissed Kevin Hart’s defamation suit against a former personal assistant regarding the aide’s remarks during an online…
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Trump’s big tax wins for the wealthy, cuts for major U.S. cities
The House-passed tax overhaul backed by President Donald Trump promises broad-based relief, but a detailed Penn Wharton analysis shows the…
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AAAF awards $1M to organizations
Marking five years of impact, the African American Alliance Fund (AAAF) at Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) is transforming generosity…
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California leaders address rising hate incidents
California lawmakers and state agencies are intensifying efforts to combat the growing prevalence of hate crimes and bias incidents across…
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Immigration raids lead to July 4th cancellations
As immigration enforcement operations continue daily in Southern California, a growing list of planned Fourth of July celebrations are being…
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Hey Atlanta, here’s what to do for Fourth of July Weekend
This Fourth of July weekend, enjoy the AJC Peachtree Road Race, Stone Mountain Firework Display, Stockbridge's 4th of July Extravaganza,…
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NIH halts Black infant health study amid DEI controversy
A federally funded study exploring why Black babies in Detroit are disproportionately born prematurely has been abruptly terminated by the…
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T&T – CIBC Reportedly Scammed of TT$14 Million
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Caribbean’s Trinidad and Tobago operations fell victim to a sophisticated multimillion-dollar scam, police…
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Haiti – 90% of Capital Controlled by Violent Gangs, says UN
Since January, the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), recorded over 4,000 individuals deliberately killed – a 24 per cent…
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Veteran Boater Sounds the Alarm After Black Yacht Weekend Turns Deadly in Chicago
After a tragic drowning during Chicago’s Black Yacht Weekend, longtime boater Aven Deese shares a sobering eyewitness account—and what must…
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St. Vincent National, Chanel Sutherland, Wins 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
On June 25, the Commonwealth Short Story Prize announced its 2025 overall winner in a virtual ceremony, selecting Chanel Sutherland’s Descend—a…
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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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