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Dr. Amos C. Brown Calls Out Smithsonian Over Returned Artifacts, Warns of Trump-Era Attacks on Black History

On Let It Be Known, the Black Press of America’s daily morning show, Dr. Amos C. Brown exposed what he described as an attempt to erase Black history through the Smithsonian’s decision to return artifacts he loaned to the National Museum

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Black WWII Battalion Finally Honored

Seventy-nine years after their unprecedented service in World War II, the Black women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — the only all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit to serve overseas during the war — have finally received one of

10 Play Space Projects That Also Enhance the Environment

Did You Know? About 9 percent of the U.S. population — or 7.6 million children between ages 1 and 21 — is deficient in Vitamin D. Increasing children’s time outdoors can raise their levels of Vitamin D, the Sunshine Vitamin.

Golf Club at North Carolina State University Wins 2025 PGA National Collegiate Club Golf Spring Championship

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – Golf Club at North Carolina State University claimed its second national title today in a wire-to-wire finish at the 2025 PGA National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) Spring Championship at Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. The

Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook Spark the Nuggets’ 131-115 Win Over the Clippers

Nuggets interim coach David Adelman sensed one of Jamal Murray’s patented playoff performances coming, and he was right on the money — just like his point guard. Murray’s 43-point outburst powered Denver’s 131-115 win over the Clippers on Tuesday night

After Her Defeat, Kamala Harris Re-Emerges to Weigh in on Trump

When Kamala Harris delivers her first major public address Wednesday after her bitter defeat to Donald Trump, she will step into the political spotlight in a way she has not yet done since November. Harris has mostly stayed out of

April 30, 2025: The Day the Second Civil Rights Movement Goes Global

In just two days, the world will rise. In just two days, on April 30th a movement will sweep the globe. The Second Civil Rights Movement Goes Global in cities across Africa — Dakar, Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg — and

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Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax

UNCF President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Michael L. Lomax recently led a group of UNCF executives to participate in the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego—one of the world’s leading convenings of education, innovation and impact. Dr. Lomax received the distinguished GSV 2025

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Congratulates Eleven HBCUs Designated as Opportunity Colleges in New Carnegie Classification

The Carnegie Classifications of Higher Education (Carnegie Classifications) and the American Council on Education (ACE) announced today its new Student Access and Earnings Classification which included eleven HBCUs earning its highest rating and being designated as Opportunity Colleges. The new

Four Nonprofits Join the Hartford Foundation’s Social Enterprise Accelerator 2025

Since 2019, 24 local nonprofit organizations have participated in the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA), a 30-month process to strengthen their entrepreneurial capacity by launching or growing revenue generating ventures that are mission-aligned. Administered by the Hartford Foundation for

ICE Deported 3 Children Who Are U.S. Citizens, Their Families’ Lawyers Say

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have in recent days deported the Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl — separating them indefinitely — and three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, their

UNCF Local Markets Event Recap: Celebrating a Season of Impact and Excellence!

Please join us in applauding the incredible accomplishments of our Area Offices during this year’s March Madness event season. From Charlotte to New Orleans, our teams have raised millions and united communities to support HBCU students. Let’s celebrate the highlights: UNCF “A

Journalists Gather to Honor First Amendment at 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner

There was no president. There was no comedian. What remained at the White House Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner were the journalists and the First Amendment. The stripped-down festivities Saturday night were a reflection of the somber tone in Washington at

Football Legend Marshawn Lynch on Mental Health Struggles and Going Beast Mode

Seattle Seahawks legendary running back Marshawn Lynch, whose nickname is Beast Mode, lived up to that nickname–and then some–on the football field. Just take a look at some of his stats below: *Super Bowl champion (XLVIII) *First-team All-Pro (2012) *Second-team

Brandcil Announces New Ambassador Program to Empower Social Media Marketers with Lucrative Partnership Opportunities

Bay Area, California – Brandcil, a cutting-edge social media management SaaS platform known for cloud-based scalability, and user-focused solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its Ambassador Program. This new initiative provides marketers, influencers, and industry professionals with the opportunity

Steelers Dismiss Shedeur Sanders for Derrick Harmon as QB’s Draft-Day Fall Worsens

When Shedeur Sanders was still on the board with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the clock with the 21st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, everyone thought it was as close to destiny as you can get. Apparently, Omar Khan doesn’t give

Local Kindergarten Teacher Partners with Cape Fear Habitat for Women Build 2025

WILMINGTON, NC — This May, more than 300 individuals, teams and community partners will come together to raise funds for and construct a Habitat home to be purchased by Raquel, a single mother of two and local kindergarten teacher. Raquel’s

Woman Providing Shelter, Support, and Stability for Underserved Communities

Driven by an unwavering commitment to uplifting vulnerable populations, La Tanya Willis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP, has founded Haven of Hope Foundation, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, that is dedicated to addressing housing insecurity and providing

Entrepreneur Seeks Investors For $1M ‘Harlem of the South’ Redevelopment in Florida

Dr. Valecia Dunbar, Founder and CEO of the New LaVilla Entrepreneur Center has a clear plan for her vision to revive what was once one of Jacksonville, Florida’s most vibrant, thriving African American communities. Now she’s seeking others who share

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Rev. Bryant and the Black Press Won’t Let Target Off the Hook

Rev. Jamal Bryant is urging Black Americans to keep the pressure on Target by continuing the national boycott that began as a 40-day economic “fast.” The move, sparked by the retail giant’s decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion

Jails Packed with Minor Offenders, New National Data Shows

Newly released data from the Jail Data Initiative have provided the first national look in more than 20 years at the offenses driving America’s massive jail churn, and the findings raise serious questions about the priorities of the criminal legal system. The

Governor Wes Moore Draws Buzz as Democrats Look Ahead

As the Democratic Party continues to search for a new identity and fresh leadership, attention is turning to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who is rapidly emerging as a rising national figure — and a potential presidential contender. Moore, who gained

Caregivers of Young Children Report Difficulty Accessing Essentials from Food Pantries

The RAPID Survey Project, based in the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, is a program of ongoing national and place-based surveys designed to gather essential information on the needs, health-promoting behaviors, and well-being of young children and their caregivers. Our

Pope Francis Dies as Catholic Church’s Reckoning with Racism Remains

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a global voice for the poor, immigrants, and the environment, died Monday at age 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced his death from the Domus Santa Marta, the Vatican residence where Francis chose

Trump Moves to Expose MLK Files — Critics Warn of Smear Campaign

On January 23, three days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, called the Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King,

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Endowments Aren’t Blank Checks – but Universities Can Rely on Them More Heavily in Turbulent Times

The Trump administration is demanding that at least 60 U.S. colleges and universities change their policies or lose out on billions of dollars in federal funding. In Harvard University’s case, the government has accused the Ivy league school – so far without providing

Why Don’t Humans Have Hair All Over Their Bodies? A Biologist Explains Our Lack of Fur

Have you ever wondered why you don’t have thick hair covering your whole body like a dog, cat or gorilla does? Humans aren’t the only mammals with sparse hair. Elephants, rhinos and naked mole rats also have very little hair. It’s true

Federal Laws Don’t Ban Rollbacks of Environmental Protection, but They Don’t Make It Easy

President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin have announced their intent to reconsider dozens of current regulations in an effort to loosen standards originally imposed to protect the environment and public health. But it’s not as simple as Trump

Maryland Senator Finds Abrego Garcia, But U.S. Still Failing

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has made good on his promise to personally check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father whom immigration officials admitted was wrongly deported to El Salvador. On Thursday evening, the Democratic senator met with Abrego

NAACP, LDF Sues to Challenge U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” Letter and Certification Requirement

WASHINGTON – The NAACP, and the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), acting on its behalf, filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s attempts to prohibit and chill lawful efforts to ensure that Black students are afforded equal educational opportunities. The Education

Victory for Freedom of Expression as Eleventh Circuit Rules Alabama’s Anti-solicitation Laws Unconstitutional

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), our allies and the communities we serve celebrate a victory following the Eleventh Circuit’s decision to affirm a district court’s decision that declared Alabama’s anti-solicitation laws violate the First Amendment’s protection of free speech and permanently

Sharpton Presses Target and PepsiCo Over DEI Retreats as NAN Mulls Boycotts

Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) are considering boycotts and other action against companies that have backed down from their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. On Thursday, Sharpton met with Target CEO Brian Cornell at NAN’s

African American Mayors Set to Convene in Nation’s Capital for Landmark Conference

The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) will host its 2025 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., from Wednesday, April 16 through Friday, April 18. This year’s gathering at the Omni Shoreham Hotel marks the largest annual convening of African American mayors

Target Reels from Boycotts, Employee Revolt, and Massive Losses as Activists Plot Next Moves

Target is spiraling as consumer boycotts intensify, workers push to unionize, and the company faces mounting financial losses following its rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. With foot traffic plummeting, stock prices at a five-year low, and employee

Brown Vs. Board of Education. Roe Vs. Wade. Landmark Case Poised to Make Same Historic Impact on DEI

A historic, multimillion-dollar lawsuit has been filed in federal court, spearheaded by award-winning Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Top Executive Dr. Johné Battle, on behalf of himself and 75,000 Black and Brown workers against Dollar General – the nation’s

National Urban League Convenes Leading Civil Rights, Economic Justice, and Policy Organizations to Launch Fair Budget Coalition

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Urban League today launched the Fair Budget Coalition, a new alliance of civil rights leaders, economic justice advocates, and policy experts demanding a responsible federal budget that centers fairness, opportunity, and economic security for all Americans— including people

DABO Celebrates 46 Years of Service with Annual State of the Race Events

DETROIT – DABO Inc., formerly known as The Detroit Association of Black Organizations, proudly announces the celebration of its 46th anniversary, marking over four decades of unwavering commitment to empowering the Detroit community. Founded in 1979, DABO has remained a steadfast force in

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Tainted, Toxic, and Troubling: Recalls Spike Nationwide

It may feel like every day brings news of another product recall—from baby carrots and cold cuts to LED bear lights and adjustable dumbbells—and you’re not imagining it. The avalanche of food and consumer safety alerts is real, and it’s

Black Babies Are Still Dying—And America Let It Happen

A sweeping new analysis of U.S. mortality data over the past 70 years reveals that Black children in the United States have consistently faced significantly higher mortality rates than their white peers, with no improvement in relative disparities since the

The Sudden Dismissal of Public Records Staff at Health Agencies Threatens Government Accountability

Mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services are continuing as the agency makes good on its intention, announced on March 27, 2025, to shrink its workforce by 20,000 people. Among workers dismissed in early April were several

NAACP Urges Black Communities to Protect Our Children Through Vaccination During National Minority Health Month

WASHINGTON – As outbreaks of measles, whooping cough, and other preventable diseases rise at an alarming rate across the country, the NAACP is calling on families within Black communities to prioritize the health and safety of our children by ensuring they are fully

COCO DE MER COLLECTION: One of the Rarest and Most Precious Natural Scents in the World, Launches in the US

SAN FRANCISCO – Enshrouded in local myth and legend, the gigantic coco de mer palms yield the key ingredient at the heart of the Coco de Mer Collection: the biggest and most exquisite seed on earth. It’s distinctly sensual, feminine

Entrepreneur Launches Tour Revealing How to Own Land and Get Dual Citizenship in Ghana

A national movement helping those of African descent turn ancestral connection into property, power, and generational legacy. Visionary entrepreneur and real estate developer Dre Taylor is taking his mission on the road with a transformative 14-city U.S. tour aimed at

AI-Generated Images Can Exploit How Your Mind Works − Here’s Why They Fool You and How to Spot Them

I’m more of a scroller than a poster on social media. Like many people, I wind down at the end of the day with a scroll binge, taking in videos of Italian grandmothers making pasta or baby pygmy hippos frolicking.

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