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Broward Center Kicks Off the New Year With Free Fourth Annual Rhythm by the River Festival

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts kicks off the New Year with the Fourth Annual Rhythm by the River: A Festival Celebrating Black Voices featuring music and activities for the entire family to enjoy on Sunday, January 26 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund to host inaugural Workforce Development Summit in Birmingham

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host its inaugural Workforce Development Summit in Birmingham, Alabama from Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. Conference participants include students from TMCF’s 10 two-year member schools, which includes representation from historically Black community colleges (HBCCs),

Color of Change Reacts to Dept. of Justice’s Report of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Calls For New Methods of Restitution

Recently, the Department of Justice issued a report on the Tulsa Race Massacre following a months-long review and evaluation. The report found that there is no living perpetrator to be prosecuted but publicly acknowledged the events and recognized the crimes

‘Daddy’s Back’ Elected Officials Face Backlash for Paternal References to Trump

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) stirred up some controversy with some unsettling remarks during a Fox News segment, enthusiastically predicting public approval for Trump’s forthcoming policies. “When Americans see deportations or repatriations happen, they’re gonna be like, ‘Thank you!’ When they

Trump Outlines America First Agenda: What It Means for Black Americans

President Donald Trump has unveiled his American priorities, which include measures addressing border security, economic policies, government restructuring, and social values. While the policies aim to bolster what the administration calls “American values and safety,” they carry profound implications for

Agriculture Secretary Oversees Food Production, Rural Life, and Nutrition Programs That Help Millions Afford Healthy Diets

Two years after President Abraham Lincoln created the Department of Agriculture in 1862, he nicknamed it “the people’s department” because half of all Americans lived on farms at that time. Today, fewer than 2% of Americans farm, but the Agriculture Department still touches people’s lives

Biden Uses Pardon Power to Guard Against Trump’s Threatened Prosecutions

With just hours left in his tenure, President Joe Biden issued a series of preemptive pardons on Monday, aiming to shield numerous public servants from potential prosecutions threatened by President-elect Donald Trump. Among those pardoned were Dr. Anthony Fauci, former

American Airlines Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Customer Service and Discrimination Allegations

American Airlines continues to suffer a string of customer service problems, including severe charges of racial discrimination, sparking worldwide condemnation and a rethinking of its operational policies. An incident on Jan. 17 involving passenger S.L. Brown, whose trip from New

Select Group to Attend Inauguration as Harsh Weather Freezes Washington

The saga of the inauguration crowd downsizing due to the cold for the second Donald Trump inauguration has people screaming foul. The Sergeant at Arms in the House of Representatives has limited the number of people who can watch Donald Trump

April Ryan Joins Black Press USA as Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent

The Black Press is the trusted News and information source for millions of Americans, and it is bringing on news trailblazer, April Ryan. This is April Ryan’s 6th Presidency having covered five Presidents as a White House Correspondent and Bureau Chief.

Bird Flu Flares Up Again in Michigan Poultry – an Infectious Disease Expert Explains the Risk to Humans, Chickens, Cows and Other Animals

After a relatively quiet fall, there’s been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan. When state officials announced on Dec. 16, 2024, that bird flu had been found in another poultry facility in Ottawa County, it was the first time the

Texas Is Already Policing the Mexican Border − and Will Play an Outsize Role in Any Trump Plan to Crack Down on Immigration

Over the past half-decade, the state of Texas has been pushing an evolution in the administration and enforcement of immigration law. Stepping into a traditional federal role, state lawmakers in 2023 passed Senate Bill 4, allowing Texas police to arrest those

In Recognition of the Posthumous Pardon by President Joseph R. Biden, the Center for Global Africa Uplifts the Legacy and Mission of Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Sunday, January 19th the White House announced President Joseph R. Biden issued a pardon for the Pan African Leader and Jamaica’s National Hero Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The Center for Global Africa, a Sixth Region think tank, partnered with

Happy MLK Day!

Happy MLK Day! January 20th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a day we celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, an influential civil rights leader. This day not only marks the birthday of this

Technology is Supposed to Decrease Teacher Burnout – But We Found it Can Sometimes Make it Worse

When we set out to study pandemic-related changes in schools, we thought we’d find that learning management systems that rely on technology to improve teaching would make educators’ jobs easier. Instead, we found that teachers whose schools were using learning

Climate Misinformation is Rife on Social Media – and Poised to Get Worse

The decision by Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to end its fact-checking program and otherwise reduce content moderation raises the question of what content on those social media platforms will look like going forward. One worrisome possibility is that

Biden Seeks to Correct Historical Wrongs with Commutation of 2,500 Sentences

With one bold stroke of his pen, President Joe Biden hopes to finally correct the historical and devastating blunder of his 1994 Crime Bill that disproportionately affected African Americans. Biden announced on Friday that he has commuted the sentences of

Clyburn to Serve as Ranking Member On House Appropriations Subcommittee On Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development

U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement after he was named Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development. Clyburn will also serve on the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies

They’re going to Walt Disney World! 100 Teens Selected for 2025 Disney Dreamers Academy

There are 100 high school students from across the country heading to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida in March to take the next step in chasing their biggest dreams, such as developing cutting-edge technology, addressing food insecurity and even

Biden to Deliver Farewell Address, Capping a Half-Century of Public Service

President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver his farewell address to the nation at 8 p.m. Wednesday from the Oval Office. This will be Biden’s fifth time speaking from this venerable office, marking his final formal speech before he hands

Dr. Arikana’s Bold Pick: The Controversial Book Shaping Pan-African Thought

By Peter Grear, AI assisted Black communities worldwide are trapped in a legacy of systemic exploitation perpetuated by global powers, multinational corporations, and entrenched inequality. John Perkins’ seminal work, Confessions of an Economic Hitman, lays bare the covert operations that

Los Angeles’s Historic Black Community Devastated by Eaton Canyon Fires

As flames tore through the picturesque foothills of Altadena and Pasadena on January 7, 2025, the Eaton Canyon fires left a historic Black community—rooted in the Civil Rights Movement—nearly wiped out. Among the hardest-hit areas in Los Angeles County, Altadena

Special Counsel’s Report Details Systematic Efforts by Trump to Overturn 2020 Election

Special Counsel Jack Smith, in a comprehensive 174-page report submitted to Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, concluded a thorough investigation into former President Donald J. Trump’s actions aimed at overturning the 2020 presidential election results, and the report concluded that there was

Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its 16th Class recently – the Class of 2025. Six inductees were selected from a list of 28 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee. The Black College Football

FPL, United Way Miami Launch Program to Train the Next Generation of Lineworkers

Today, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and United Way Miami proudly welcomed the first class of students to the pilot Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which will prepare them with technical skills and knowledge required for a potential career as lineworkers. This program recruits

Milwaukee Film Announces Black History Month 2025 Programming

This February, in honor of Black History Month 2025, Milwaukee Film’s brand new Black Lens programmer Ty Williams has curated a wide variety of films that celebrate and honor all areas of the Black experience. A graduate of the UW-Milwaukee Film Department, Ty

From Head Start to HBCU to Harvard: One Man’s Story

Victor Jones graduated from Head Start over 30 years ago. Since then, Victor has built a career around his dedication to fighting for children, a passion he credits to his early education in Head Start. He has translated the Head

States Leading the Way in Racial Progress Ahead of MLK Day

As the nation prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, significant disparities remain between the income and employment rates of white and Black Americans. In response, WalletHub has released its comprehensive report on the “States That Have Made the Most

NC Civil Rights Activist, Social Justice Fighter Dr. Lavonia Allison dies at 94: ‘Left peacefully’

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Dr. E. Lavonia Ingram Allison was a champion of equity. “She didn’t mind speaking sort of truth to power,” said North Carolina Central University archivist Andre Vann. An advocate for justice. “She was a close friend

The Crown Publishing Group Partners With Storehouse In A Box To Launch Storehouse Voices™, A New Imprint Committed To Elevating Black Voices

The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, announced today the establishment of Storehouse Voices™, a new imprint committed to elevating Black voices. Developed in partnership with award-winning entrepreneur and philanthropist Tamira Chapman, Storehouse Voices will issue books across a

Gospel Singer Laurice Hudson Releases New Praise and Worship Song, “We Praise You”

Louisiana native Lauriece Hudson has recently released her powerful new single, “We Praise You,” to the world. Be sure to check it out and be inspired as you listen to this gifted, talented and dynamic singer-songwriter and poet. The song is available for streaming online

Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN Announce Major MLK Day Mobilization to Defend Dr. King’s Legacy as Second Trump Term Nears

Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will lead a series of events in Washington, DC and New York City during the week of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday to keep the Civil Rights

Vitamin Deficiency May Be Why You’re so Tired – a Nutritional Neuroscientist Explains How to Kickstart Your Energy by Getting Essential Nutrients in a Well-rounded Diet, Along With More Sleep and Exercise

Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt “very tired” or “exhausted” most days or every day over a three-month period. Women ages 18 to 44 had the highest rate

Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water Systems With Harmful Chemicals − Here’s What Los Angeles Needs to Know

The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of them homes, and firefighters continue to battle the infernos. Parts of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and other California communities are now unrecognizable. As evacuation orders are lifted,

Melonie Walcott Awarded $1.4M to Improve HIV Prevention for Black Cisgender Women in New York

University at Albany’s Melonie Walcott, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior at the College of Integrated Health Sciences, has received $1.4 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lead a four-year study to address disparities in

Thrivin’ in Color Podcast Explores Marcus Garvey’s Legacy and the Campaign for His Exoneration

With only a little over a week before the end of President Biden’s term, a renowned group continues to advocate for the posthumous exoneration of the Pan-African leader Marcus Mosiah Garvey. In the latest episode of the Thrivin’ in Color podcast, host Camry Brown sits down

White House Celebrates Record ACA Enrollment as Trump Administration Plans to Overhaul Health Care

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a historic milestone: nearly 24 million Americans—including approximately 64,000 District residents—have signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace coverage for 2025, with one week remaining in the open enrollment period. The record-breaking figure represents

DOJ Says That AG Merrick Garland Plans to Release the Special Counsel Report on Trump’s January 6 Case

The Department of Justice has filed a detailed response to an emergency motion before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging the temporary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on releasing a final report prepared by Special Counsel

West African Beats Returns with Unifying “One Song”

On Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at 4 p.m. at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion presents the year’s quintessential Black History Month tribute concert as part of its West African Beats series featuring a 12-member multi-cultural

American Black Film Festival Honors Announces 2025 Honorees & Show Date of February 17

The 7th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the motion picture and television industry. Presented by NICE CROWD, the 2025 ABFF Honors will take place on Monday, February 17 at the SLS hotel

Racial Disparities and Youth Sentencing Mark U.S. Life Sentencing Practices

The Sentencing Project, an advocacy organization promoting humane responses to crime, has released its report, “A Matter of Life: The Scope and Impact of Life and Long-Term Imprisonment in the United States.” The report provides a detailed analysis of life sentences, revealing

DOJ Sues Major Landlords Over Alleged Algorithmic Pricing Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice, joined by state attorneys general, has filed an amended complaint against RealPage and six of the nation’s largest landlords, accusing them of engaging in an anticompetitive scheme that drove up rental prices for millions of

Uncontained Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles, Displacing Thousands: How to Help

Fierce wildfires are devastating the greater Los Angeles area, claiming at least five lives and forcing 100,000 residents to evacuate. Sparked by dry conditions and powerful winds, these fires have created unprecedented destruction in regions not typically known for such

14 States Awarded $1 Million Grants to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Crises

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has awarded $1 million in planning grants to 14 states as part of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)

Bulls to Retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 Jersey

The Chicago Bulls announced recently that Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey will be officially retired, making him the fifth Bulls player to receive this franchise honor. The Rose jersey retirement ceremony will be held during the next NBA season (2025-26),

America’s Oldest and Largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade to Be Held in Miami

Recognized as the most influential figure in the U.S. Civil Rights movement, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored annually for his work as an advocate and leader for economic development and equal rights for minorities. On January

FBI Renews Push for Tips in Capitol Hill Pipe Bomb Case

Federal authorities released new video footage and details on Thursday in the ongoing investigation of a suspect who placed pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

January 6 Committee Leaders Cheney and Thompson Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

President Joe Biden announced that he would honor 20 Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal during a ceremony at the White House. Among the recipients were Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson and former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who co-led Congress’ investigation

How Head Start Installs Confidence for Two Generations

The founders of Head Start have always viewed parents as critical partners in their work to educate young children. They also understood that this partnership meant parents should help decide which services would most benefit their families and those in

DOJ Provides Update on January 6 Investigation as MAGA Republicans Spew False Claims

On Monday, January 6, 2025, the Department of Justice released a detailed update on its ongoing investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The attack disrupted a joint session of Congress certifying the 2020 presidential election

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