BLACKPRESSUSA–Public Enemy has released “Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025,” a surprise 12-track album blending old-school hip-hop with urgent social commentary. Available for 72 hours on a pay-what-you-want basis from June 30, the album tackles topics from gun violence and ageism to climate denial, reaffirming the group’s legacy of resistance and relevance.
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Posted inNational News
Jury set to deliberate Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ fate
The prosecution in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial rested its case on June 25 after six weeks of intense testimony, including allegations of abuse, coercion, and sexual misconduct from multiple women, most notably singer Cassie Ventura. With the defense resting and a motion filed for acquittal on key charges, the jury is expected to begin deliberations following closing arguments on June 26.
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Black Americans face unequal burden as US inches closer to war
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As the U.S. edges toward potential war with Iran, Black Americans face a familiar pattern of disproportionate sacrifice—overrepresented in combat, underrepresented in leadership, and underserved upon returning home. Experts warn that systemic inequalities in military service, veteran care and community investment continue to deepen the burden on Black individuals and families.
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‘Arrogant. Dangerous. Dishonest’: 47th president’s global image tanks as US reputation plummets
A new global survey by Pew Research Center shows that the 47th U.S. president’s international image has plummeted, with most countries viewing him as unfit for global leadership. Confidence in the American president is low across key issues like climate change and Ukraine, and the U.S. reputation has also declined sharply, especially in Mexico, Canada, and Sweden.
Posted inU.S. Government
Critics question 2024 results as Musk tactics surface
A Wisconsin nonprofit has filed a legal complaint accusing Elon Musk, his America PAC, and a Musk-affiliated group called United States of America Inc. of violating state election laws by bribing voters.
Posted inPOLITICS
Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests push back on 47th president’s parade, policies and power
On June 14, 2025, tens of thousands of Americans in all 50 states participated in coordinated “No Kings” protests opposing the 47th president’s birthday military parade and his perceived authoritarian leadership. The demonstrations featured widespread calls to defend democracy, visible displays of solidarity—including images of Barack Obama—and a firm stance against what protesters described as an erosion of democratic norms.
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Stolen, returned, remembered: 19 Black Americans reburied in New Orleans
More than 150 years after their skulls were stolen for racist scientific study in Germany, 19 Black Americans were finally laid to rest in New Orleans with a traditional jazz funeral and interfaith memorial service led by Dillard University, the City of New Orleans, and University Medical Center. The repatriation ceremony honored their humanity and marked a powerful act of cultural restoration and healing, following the University of Leipzig’s 2023 initiative to return the remains.
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HBO, Warner Bros. face $20M lawsuit from Russell Simmons over assault allegations film
Russell Simmons has filed a $20 million lawsuit against HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, and the producers of the 2020 documentary “On the Record,” alleging defamation, emotional distress and invasion of privacy for allegedly omitting exculpatory evidence and ignoring key testimony contradicting sexual assault claims. Simmons, who denies all allegations and now lives in Bali, argues that WarnerMedia executives knew of this evidence, and that civil rights leaders and Oprah Winfrey—who withdrew from the project—raised concerns about the film’s credibility.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Tulsa mayor launches $105M Greenwood Trust to repair massacre legacy
On Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day, Mayor Monroe Nichols announced the $105 million Greenwood Trust to support housing, economic development, and cultural preservation as part of a broader effort to repair the lasting harm of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
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Capitol rioter rejects 47th president’s pardon in unprecedented rejection of Jan. 6 clemency
In a rare act of accountability, Jan. 6 rioter and former MAGA supporter Pamela Hemphill has formally rejected the clemency granted to her by the White House, condemning the pardons as propaganda and affirming her guilt in the Capitol attack.
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47th president’s personal fortune surges as critics point to historic monetization of presidency
Since his reelection, Trump has doubled his net worth, expanded his business empire, and used the presidency to capitalize on a level of influence and impunity that has redrawn the boundaries of acceptable conduct in Washington.
Posted inWomen's Rights
Black feminist movement mobilizes in response to national threats
Over 500 Black feminists will gather in New Orleans from June 5–7 for “Get Free,” the largest U.S. Black feminist convening led by Black Feminist Future and headlined by Angela Y. Davis, to address systemic injustices and build collective power through activism, training and community.