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Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced to 50 Months as Court Weighs Acquitted Charges

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA Senior National Correspondent Published by GDN October 10, 2025 Sean “Diddy” Combs stood before the court, flanked by his children’s pleas and his lawyers’ defenses, yet weighed down by a system that has never been

Americans Are Sleeping Longer — but Not Necessarily Better

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Published by GDN October 10, 2025 Americans may be spending more time asleep, but new research shows that quality sleep remains out of reach for millions. A ValuePenguin analysis released

Amanda Seales vs. 20 Conservatives Revives the Du Bois–Washington Debate

By Tony Grear, DC Correspondent October 10, 2025 From Black Wall Street to today’s wealth gap, history shows that progress requires both systemic reform and personal responsibility—not one at the expense of the other. When comedian and cultural critic Amanda

Lt. Col. George Hardy, Tuskegee Airman and Patriot, Dies at 100

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Published by GDN October 8, 2025 Lieutenant Colonel George E. Hardy, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen to fly combat missions during World War II, has died in Sarasota,

HBCUs Face New Wave of Bomb Threats as Morgan State and Towson Universities Targeted

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Published by GDN October 8, 2025 Another wave of bomb threats has shaken historically Black colleges and universities, with Morgan State University and Towson University in Maryland the latest to

Trump and GOP Drive Shutdown While Families Face Soaring Premiums

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Published by GDN October 8, 2025 MAGA Republicans have shut down the government once again after lawmakers failed to strike a deal to keep the lights on, leaving hundreds of

Africa Is Slipping Away—from Western Control—and Opening First-in-Line Lanes for the Diaspora

By Peter Grear, with AI assistance Published: October 5, 2025 Africa’s center of gravity is shifting. Governments are rewriting legacy contracts, asserting value-addition at home, and leveraging AfCFTA, BRICS+ financing, and new regional blocs to bargain on their own terms.

107 Days: Kamala Harris’ Book Rockets Off the Shelves in First Week

By Lauren Burke Published by GDN October 6, 2025 Publisher Simon & Schuster announced that the campaign memoir of former Vice President Kamala Harris, 107 Days, has sold 350,000 copies in one week. The sales total includes print, ebooks, and

Alabama’s CHOOSE Act: A Promise and a Responsibility

New education savings accounts can empower parents, but lawmakers must protect the independence that makes homeschooling thrive. By Christal Banks, EdChoice’s Parent Corps Published by GDN October 6, 2025 As a homeschooling parent in Alabama, I’ve watched with cautious optimism

Trump Turns the Military Inward, and America Confronts Its Oldest Fear

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Published October 6, 2025 The Posse Comitatus Act was born in 1878. It was short, a single sentence, but it carried a promise: soldiers would not patrol American streets. Its

Out-Organized: White Supremacy in a Fully Woke World

By Peter Grear, with AI assistance Published October 2, 2025 Bottom line: In a fully woke world—where Black people are globally aware, coordinated, and outcomes-focused—overt white supremacy loses legitimacy and operating space. It does not vanish; it mutates into lawfare, algorithmic bias,

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

By U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Published October 3, 2025 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided this guide on autism spectrum disorder as part of a series of briefs that offer basic information about common

Black Caucus Awards Dinner: Former VP Kamala Harris, Gov. Wes Moore Give Pointed Remarks

By Lauren Burke Published on October 3, 2025 At the annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation awards dinner that marks the end of the half-century-old legislative conference commonly known as “CBC Week,” the notable speakers of the evening were blunt in

The Promise and Challenges of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

By Peter Grear with AI assistance Date: October 3, 2025 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents one of the most ambitious projects of economic integration ever attempted on the continent. Since its launch in 2018 and operationalization in

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Republican Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, October 1, 2025, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Today, our country is facing a crisis entirely of the Republican Party’s making and, unfortunately, Black communities will

Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Say Nation Is in Political Crisis, Quinnipiac Poll Finds

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The nation trembles, and the numbers do not lie. A new Quinnipiac University national poll reveals that 79 percent of voters believe the United States is in the grip of

‘Second-Class Citizens’: Union VP Slams Boeing as St. Louis Strike Drags On

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Jody Bennett, vice president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), does not speak in the polished language of corporate press releases. His words land like hammer

Comedian and Late-Night Host Jimmy Kimmel Sets Viewership Records After Battle with Trump

By Lauren Burke Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has now broken a few records with his return to the air after doing battle with the Trump Administration. The host of Jimmy Kimmel Live was removed from the air by

Amanda Seales vs. 20 Black Conservatives: A Radical Voice in the Jubilee Spotlight

By Peter Grear, with AI assistance October 1, 2025 When Jubilee Media released its latest installment of the Surrounded series — “1 Black Radical vs 20 Black Conservatives (ft. Amanda Seales)” — it ignited instant debate. The format itself is

Taste Africa, Build Africa: Turning Coffee and Cocoa into Acts of Pan-African Solidarity

By Peter Grear, with AI Assistance September 30, 2025 When most people drink their morning coffee or enjoy a piece of chocolate, they rarely think about where it comes from. They may not realize that Africa is the birthplace of

Minority-Owned Businesses Shut Out as Loan Denials Soar

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The doors of opportunity remain locked for too many. A new LendingTree analysis reveals that Black-owned businesses faced the highest rejection rate for financing in 2024, with 39% denied loans,

Carrying the Weight of the Moment: CBC Week Kicks Off in Washington

By Lauren Burke For 54 years, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference has taken place in Washington, DC. This year, there’s a more urgent feel at the panels and events. The current Congressional Black Caucus is the largest

Walmart’s Collapse: A Warning to Corporations Rolling Back DEI

By Peter Grear with AI Assistance — September 25, 2025 The headline is striking: “Walmart COLLAPSES: Africa’s Marketplace Overtakes America’s Consumer Empire.” Whether or not Walmart has truly collapsed, the symbolism is powerful. A retail giant that once defined global

Ben Crump Pledges $50K to the Black Press, Challenges Others to Follow His Lead

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., pulsed with history and urgency as the Black Press of America gathered for its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception. The evening honored

After Plunge, Black Students Enroll in Harvard

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Black student enrollment at Harvard Law School has rebounded. The incoming J.D. Class of 2028 includes 46 Black students, nearly returning to the averages seen between 2020 and 2023. That

Walmart’s Collapse: A Warning to Corporations Rolling Back DEI

Acquitted Black Doctor Stands Tall Against Malicious Injustice: Canada’s Bias Revealed

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent For more than five years, Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade carried the weight of lies that he should never have borne. He is a Black doctor, a healer by training, acquitted of

Democrats Pour Millions into White Media, But Continue to Starve the Black Press

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent One could make the case that Democrats lost the 2024 election in part because they abandoned the Black Press—the voice of Black America. Black voters, the backbone of the party,

Most of the Congressional Black Caucus Votes Against Honoring Charlie Kirk

By Lauren Burke Members of the Congressional Black Caucus were split on the question of whether Charlie Kirk, a rightwing commentator with controversial views on race, should be honored by a lengthy Republican-penned resolution in his honor. The final vote

Democrats Dig In: Healthcare at the Center of Looming Shutdown Fight

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The air in Washington has grown thick with a familiar tension, the kind that precedes the shuttering of government offices and the silencing of paychecks for thousands of workers. Yet

Making Montessori Early Childhood Education More Accessible for the Black Community

By Black Montessori Education Fund Do you hope to ignite your young child’s love of learning and lay the foundation for a fulfilling future? The Montessori approach offers a joyful, secure, and nurturing environment where young children can thrive. At

Ujamaa and the Right of First Refusal: A Blueprint for Global Unity and Opportunity

By Peter Grear, with AI assistance September 21, 2025 The future of Africa, and indeed the world, demands models that put people before profit, cooperation before exploitation, and justice before convenience. Two powerful ideas — Ujamaa and the Right of

Why I Chose to Buy and Sell African-Sourced Coffee: A Step Toward Economic Liberation

By Peter Grear, with AI Assistance September 23, 2025 Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world, enjoyed in homes, cafés, and offices every single day. Yet few consumers stop to think about where their coffee

The Reed Family Wants the Video Linked to Trey Reed’s Hanging Death

By April Ryan There is allegedly a video of something related to the hanging death of Trey Reed, the 21-year-old freshman of Delta State University. Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump says local law enforcement and the school have indicated there

Columnist Karen Attiah Fired at The Washington Post

By Lauren Burke Washington Post opinion editor Karen Attiah posted on her Substack, The Golden Hour, that she was fired last week by The Washington Post. According to Attiah, she was the last full-time Black opinion columnist at The Post,

Bill Cosby: The Fight, The Legacy, The Flowers He’s Earned

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Six years ago this month, Bill Cosby was sentenced to prison. For some, it was the spectacle of a fallen idol. For others, it was the raw proof that this

Embedding Respect in the Price of African Goods and Services

For centuries, the global economy has treated Black people and African resources as expendable, cheap, and replaceable. From the violent extraction of labor under slavery to today’s exploitative trade models, Africa’s wealth has been undervalued and its people disrespected. If

Students and the Right of First Refusal: Building the Next Generation of Pan-African Leadership

Students across Africa and the diaspora are standing at the crossroads of history. They are the heirs to centuries of struggle and the stewards of a new era defined by African-led development. Among the most powerful tools now emerging

Black Wall Street USA Adopts the Right of First Refusal: A Historic Step Toward Economic Liberation

The spirit of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, famously known as Black Wall Street, has long stood as a symbol of what Black economic power and community self-determination can achieve. Now, more than a century later, Black Wall Street USA — a

NBPC Selects NY Giants Russell Wilson Quarterback of the Century

By the NUMBERS… (Washington, DC – September 14, 2025) – – After an in-depth review of extensive and historical sports data and accomplishments, both on and off the field, the National Black Players Coalition (NBPC) selects – by the numbers

Federal Cuts Strip $350 Million From HBCUs and Minority-Serving Institutions

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The U.S. Department of Education has announced the cancellation of $350 million in federal grants that had been designated for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions. Education

Black Wall Street USA Endorses the Right of First Refusal: A Call for Black Leadership Organizations to Unite

By Peter Grear with AI Assistance The historic endorsement of the Right of First Refusal (RoFR) by Black Wall Street USA signals a new chapter in the global movement for Black economic liberation. Rooted in the legacy of Tulsa’s Black

Who Charlie Kirk’s Killer Wasn’t

Who Charlie Kirk’s Killer Wasn’t By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent It wasn’t someone from “the radical left.” It wasn’t an “illegal immigrant,” and it wasn’t a person of color. The suspect in the assassination of

The Lasting Impact of Bedtime Stories

By Niyoka McCoy One of the joys of parenthood is the peaceful, soothing experience of reading a bedtime story to your child. Your comforting voice can help lull them into a sleepy state as you read aloud melodic nursery rhymes

America Dragged Back to Jim Crow as Trump’s Project 2025 Reshapes the Nation

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent America is no longer drifting toward authoritarianism. It is living it. Project 2025 has been instituted, and the results are clear. Donald Trump has put forth racist policies that strip

The Violence Trump Claims to Fear Occurs Mostly in Red States

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump continues to attack cities and jurisdictions heavily populated by minorities, often painting them as crime-ridden and unsafe despite evidence showing overall declines in many categories of crime.

A Wake-Up Call for Pan-African Unity

Corporate DEI Rollbacks: A Wake-Up Call for Pan-African Unity By Peter Grear with AI Assistance — September 14, 2025 Across the corporate world, the walls of progress are being pushed backward. Over the past year, a wave of Diversity, Equity,

Trump’s Overhaul of CDC Puts Black Health at Greatest Risk

Trump’s Overhaul of CDC Puts Black Health at Greatest Risk By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in upheaval, and the consequences are falling hardest on Black Americans. President

AmeriStarRail Pushes Plan to Put Coach Riders on High-Speed Libertyliner 250 Trains

AmeriStarRail Pushes Plan to Put Coach Riders on High-Speed Libertyliner 250 Trains By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Coach passengers, who make up the majority of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor ridership, are being left behind as the

‘Seen & Heard’ Traces the Struggles of Black Television

‘Seen & Heard’ Traces the Struggles of Black Television By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Issa Rae is once again betting on Black, this time by turning the lens on the complicated history of African American

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