Ebony McMorris, a White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Network, emphasizes the importance of the Black Press in reporting the truth and holding those in power accountable, especially in times of oppression and fear.
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Posted inAfro Briefs
Providence of Maryland welcomes Dr. Tanya Millner to Board of Directors
Providence of Maryland has appointed Tanya Millner, Ed.D., to its Board of Directors, bringing her leadership skills and commitment to inclusive environments to the organization.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland must produce more electricity
Maryland’s reliance on imported electricity and its push for renewable energy sources could lead to widespread reliability risks, prompting the need for urgent action by the Maryland General Assembly to delay the closure of coal facilities and accelerate the growth of renewables.
Posted inNational News
Members of Congress remember life and legacy of Rep. Sylvester Turner
Rep. Sylvester Turner, a lifelong public servant and former mayor of Houston, has died at the age of 70, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and advocacy that transformed the city he loved.
Posted inNational News
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus condemn U.S. president’s address in joint session of Congress as ‘misleading’ and ‘divisive’
President Trump’s 2025 address before a joint session of Congress was criticized by Democratic lawmakers as a misleading, hyper-partisan speech that ignored the struggles of everyday Americans and failed to offer concrete solutions to lower costs for working families.
Posted inPOLITICS
First Black Librarian of Congress must have term renewed by the 47th president
Dr. Carla Hayden, the first Black person to head the Library of Congress, may face challenges to renew her term in 2026 due to the political climate and her DEI initiatives.
Posted inAfro Briefs
The National Business League celebrates 125th anniversary reaffirming commitment to Black economic freedom after DEI dismantling
The National Business League has launched “The Black Economic Freedom Movement” to digitize 1 million Black businesses and provide them with the tools to compete in the global market.
Posted inSports
Howard esports partners with Wizards District Gaming to compete in NBA 2K Basketball Tournament
The Howard University Esports Association participated in the NBA 2K’s Nothing But Internet esports tournament, representing Wizards District Gaming, and had the opportunity to showcase their skills and represent their school in a unique and innovative way.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Democrats must focus on their base – working and middle class Americans
Democrats must focus on economic issues affecting working and middle class families, such as affordable housing and paid family leave, to appeal to young, non-college-educated men, Blacks and Latinos in the 2024 elections.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Legally Written: Justice takes time: How Metropolitan AME used the courts to defeat the Proud Boys
The Proud Boys have been ordered to pay Metropolitan AME Church $2.8 million in damages for their trespassing and vandalism, with the judge seizing the Proud Boys’ name and trademark as restitution.
Posted inUncategorized
Haitians face uncertainty as US ends temporary protections
The Trump administration has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, potentially leading to the deportation of thousands of people from a country facing humanitarian crisis.
Posted inHealth
10 benefits of a plant-based diet
A plant-based diet has numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, carbon footprint, risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and improving gut health, athletic performance, and arthritis pain.
