By Black Press USA (NNPA Newswire) – In a significant moment for the labor movement, Roxanne Brown is set to become the first African-American woman elected as president of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union. With the official transition happening in March, Brown’s ascent is more than just a personal achievement; it […]
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Sen. Tim Scott is wrong – new tax law fuels inequality, strips healthcare and displaces Black communities
Sen. Tim Scott praised the new federal tax law as a win for American families, but critics argue it overwhelmingly benefits the wealthy while threatening healthcare, housing, and education programs vital to Black communities. Analysts warn the law will worsen inequality, accelerate gentrification through expanded Opportunity Zones, and leave millions—including Black families—more vulnerable as social safety nets are dismantled.
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‘Free America Weekend’ ignites wave of protests nationwide
By Stacy M. Brown A sprawling coalition of activists transformed July 4 into a day of protest and civic action, as demonstrators in all 50 states rallied against President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda. Billed as “Free America Weekend,” the effort was the latest in a string of large-scale demonstrations, following June’s “No Kings Day” protests […]
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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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Chrisley’s prison confession: A White man finally says what Black America’s known
Just days after receiving a pardon from the 47th president, reality TV star Todd Chrisley publicly condemned the racial disparities he witnessed in federal prison, using his platform to expose how systemic bias denies Black inmates equal access to rehabilitation programs.
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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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Court checks White House on tariffs
A federal trade court ruled that the 47th president exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs under the 1977 emergency powers law, prompting his administration to appeal the decision while critics praise it as a necessary check on executive overreach.
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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.
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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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Signal-gate followed Project 2025 protocol
Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice criticized high-ranking Trump officials for using the Signal app to discuss a military attack, calling it an attempt to evade federal record-keeping laws. She warned that this practice undermines national security, damages alliances, and signals a troubling shift in U.S. foreign policy.
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PRESS ROOM: April Ryan joins Black Press USA as Washington bureau chief and senior White House correspondent
April Ryan, a long-time Washington, D.C. journalist, has joined Black Press USA as Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent, continuing her legacy of excellence in journalism.