The Republican-led House passed a budget bill with historic cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, sparking backlash from Democrats who warn it will strip millions of Americans of health care and essential services to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
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South Africa’s president asks for answers and contradicts US president on White killings
By April RyanWashington D.C. Bureau Chief BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The build-up for the Oval Office meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump resulted in a spectacle of a presidential show and tell. President Trump worked to support the alleged claims that thousands of White South African farmers have been killed with […]
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47th president’s administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
The 47th president administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing alleged campus antisemitism, ties to China, and failure to comply with federal reporting demands. Harvard condemned the action as unlawful retaliation that threatens its academic mission and the legal status of nearly 7,000 international students.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Former U.S. Congressman Charles B. Rangel dies at 94
Charles B. Rangel, a decorated Korean War veteran and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died on Memorial Day at age 94. Representing Harlem for nearly five decades in Congress, he was a tireless advocate for civil rights, economic reform, and social justice, earning the nickname “Lion of Lenox Avenue.”
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Hate and chaos rise in 47th president’s America
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s 2024 report identified 1,371 hate and antigovernment extremist groups embedding themselves in U.S. politics and targeting marginalized communities through disinformation, intimidation, and violence, while exposing the far right’s escalating influence and coordinated attacks on democratic institutions.
Posted inNational News
African American women on quarters thanks to former Congresswoman Barbara Lee
The American Women Quarters Program, launched by the U.S. Mint in 2022, honors diverse women—including four African-American trailblazers—whose contributions to American history span civil rights, aviation, literature and law.
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Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has launched her 2026 gubernatorial campaign, highlighting her experience as a steady leader during turbulent times, including the pandemic and civil unrest. She joins a growing Democratic field aiming to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, emphasizing healthcare expansion, public safety, and economic opportunity.
Posted inMental Health
No more suffering in silence: Black men demand space to heal
As suicide rates among Black men continue to rise, mental health advocates are urging a shift from silence to support—calling for culturally competent care, honest dialogue and systemic reform to save lives and restore hope.
Posted inMental Health
Ten facts about mental health
Mental illness affects one in four American adults each year, yet more than half of those in need go without treatment due to stigma, misinformation or lack of access. With rising rates intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the facts, recognizing symptoms early and connecting to available resources are critical steps toward healing and support.
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Meet the Black CIA officer fired over a rap song
Steve Gary Jones Jr., a former CIA employee from Maryland, is using his memoir, rap music, and entertainment to expose alleged systemic racism within the agency, claiming he was fired over a song that challenged racial injustice.
Posted inWord In Black
Black students are being watched under AI — and they know it
I surveillance technologies in U.S. schools, often funded by COVID relief and disproportionately deployed in Black and low-income areas, are raising civil rights concerns for criminalizing students and replacing support systems with punitive monitoring.
Posted inTechnology
How artificial intelligence could close gaps in mental health care for women and girls
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help close persistent gaps in mental health care for Black women and girls by improving access, affordability and cultural relevance. Experts say when designed with intention, AI tools can offer early intervention, personalized support and relief for overburdened care systems.