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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says Trump and Republicans Want to Put ‘Chainsaw’ to Social Security

March 28, 2025 admin 0

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, warned that President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress want to “take a chainsaw” to Social Security as they forge ahead with […]

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FUNdraising Good Times: Keeping it Simple

March 28, 2025 admin 0

In these times of whirlwind changes, we recommend an old school approach: keeping it simple. Be clear about what you are seeking to accomplish and why it is important. Make sure you have the capacity […]

Black PhD Candidate Achieves Remarkable Feat of Publishing 10 Books While Pursuing Doctorate

March 26, 2025 admin 0

Nationwide — Troy Gathers is making history as a PhD candidate who has already authored and published ten different books. An HBCU graduate of South Carolina State University, he is a rising leader who often reflects […]

Gabourey Sidibe Stars in ‘Give Me Back my Daughter,’ Premiering April 5th on Lifetime

March 26, 2025 admin 0

Lifetime greenlights new original movie, Give Me Back My Daughter, headlined by Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee and NAACP Image Award winner Gabourey Sidibe (Precious). Premiering on Saturday April 5 at 8p/7c, Sidibe stars as Renee, a single mother struggling […]

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Launches the Conservation Leaders Collective: A Young Professionals Group Dedicated to Conservation and Community Engagement

March 26, 2025 admin 0

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is proud to announce the launch of the Conservation Leaders Collective (CLC), a dynamic new young professionals group designed to connect emerging leaders with a passion for conservation and community engagement. […]

2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is Back: April 24th – May 4th

March 26, 2025 admin 0

A Brief History of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – In April of 1970, Mahalia Jackson, often called the greatest gospel singer, returned to her hometown to appear at the first New Orleans Jazz […]

‘Georgia Will Bow to No King’: Georgia Senators Ossoff and Warnock Hold Anti-Trump Rally in Atlanta

March 25, 2025 admin 0

by Donnell Suggs | Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff started his rally speech with a compliment, “You look good, Atlanta,” and then got down to business. “These are serious times, Atlanta. This is not a drill. This […]

Mobilizing for 2026: Chavis Urges Black Press to Act

March 25, 2025 admin 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — He rejected the narrative of “fake news” and “alternative truths,” pledging that Black-owned media would persist in exposing lies and amplifying the voices of Black communities nationwide. By Stacy M. Brown,BlackPressUSA.com Senior […]

South Africa President Says Persecution of Whites a ‘False Narrative’ as Musk Repeats Genocide Claim

March 25, 2025 admin 0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday the claim that white people are being persecuted in his country is a “completely false narrative.” It was his latest attempt to push back against allegations made by U.S. President Donald […]

Musk, Tesla, Trump Target for Weekend Protests

March 25, 2025 admin 0

By Pat Bryant | The nation is experiencing protest reaction to Elon Musk and billionaire takeover of government, firing federal workers, and demolishing federal departments and agencies. The closing of agencies and firing is to […]