By BlackPressUSA Amazon recently announced a commitment of $147 million to create and preserve 1,260 affordable housing units in six of Washington, D.C.’s eight wards and nearby Maryland and Virginia communities – primarily in partnership with minority-led organizations. This is the latest commitment from Amazon’s more than $2 billion Housing Equity Fund, which aims to […]
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WHO wants name change for ‘Monkeypox’ virus, calling it ‘discriminatory and stigmatizing’
By Black Press USA NNPA NEWSWIRE – The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to find a new name for the viral disease informally known as ‘monkeypox,’ which the world body says is “discriminatory and stigmatizing.” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a briefing on the matter, said the virus is no longer behaving […]
Posted inNational Sports
Long-awaited Jackie Robinson Museum open to the public
By Menra Mapfumo, BlackPressUSA After years of anticipation and fundraising, the wife of Jackie Robinson, Rachel Robinson, has officially opened the Jackie Robinson Museum to the public. The museum will educate visitors by showcasing the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Jackie and Rachel Robinson, and not just their role in transforming America’s pastime, but their […]
Posted inMusic
Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ album breaks records
By Black Press USA Beyoncé’s new album, “Renaissance,” has taken the world by storm as expected, with a healthy helping of Chicago house music and classic 1970s disco. The album immediately soared to the top of Apple Music in 100 countries. Sixteen of the top 21 songs on Apple Music are from “Renaissance,” and the […]
Posted inCommentary
Why does the Black community oppose the menthol ban?
By BlackPressUSA Many in the social justice community and the Menthol Is Not A Crime network are opposed to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to ban menthol-flavored and other flavored cigarettes. Since 85 percent of menthol smokers are Black, at first glance, this might seem like a good way to curb smoking-related health […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Black and woman-owned content marketing company uncovers the history of Richmond’s first Black newspaper
By BlackPressUSA Tilt, a Richmond-based, Black and woman-owned full-service content marketing company, has developed its first original documentary film, “Birth of a Planet”, to tell the untold story of Richmond’s first Black newspaper, “The Richmond Planet.” Birth of a Planet premiered on June 10 at the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF), one of the largest […]
Posted inTV and Film
First preview of ‘Martin: The
First preview of ‘Martin: The
Reunion Special’
By Terry Shropshire, BlackPressUSA The iconic cast for the 90’s smash hit Fox sitcom “Martin” are reconvening for the reunion special that stars Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II. “Martin: The Reunion,” which premiered on BET+ on June 1, pressed the pause button on the laughs at the beginning of […]
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Bernard Wright: Funk and jazz legend dies in Dallas at 58
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., BlackPressUSA The music world is mourning the loss of legendary funk and jazz musician Bernard “Nard” Wright who died May 19 after being hit by a car while crossing the street in Dallas where he lived. The Queens, N.Y. native was the music director and Godson of music legend Roberta […]
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There’s hope for housing: Counselors can help you afford a new home or keep the one you have
By LaNiece Jones, BlackPressUSA California’s severe housing shortage and the lack of available housing the average family can afford, did not begin with the COVID-19 pandemic. But financial hardships Californians now face resulting from the global health crisis has only made our housing problems worse. The average cost of a home in California is more […]
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Rockets Jalen Green named to NBA All-Rookie First Team
By BlackPressUSA The NBA has announced that Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green was named to the All-Rookie First Team. The All Rookie First Team is generally made up of two five-man lineups: a first and second team. The top five players with the highest point total make the first team. The event takes place at […]
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Joseph Bologne de Saint Georges, the Black Mozart
By Tamara Shiloh, Black Press USA Black classical music artists have been performing publicly for more than 500 years. England’s King Henry VII and King Henry VIII were entertained by trumpeter John Blanke, a Black court musician. According to researcher Earl Ofari Hutchinson, “the list of Africans, African-Americans and Afro European composers, conductors, instrumental performers, […]
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United States government steps in reclassifying Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia as wrongful
By Grace Boteng, BlackPressUSA It has been four months and counting since WNBA star, Olympic gold medalist, and Houston native Brittney Griner was detained and taken into custody in Moscow, Russia. This month, the Biden administration expressed a reclassification of Griner’s detainment in Russia as “wrongful.” A State Department official sent a statement to ESPN, […]