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[ October 14, 2026 ] Domestic Violence Claims 21 Lives in Duval, Awareness Campaign Launched Community

‘His soul…He’s lost’: Chicago Mayor Responds to Trump’s Insurrection Act Threat, Says President Fears Black and Brown Power

October 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Gerren Keith Gaynor | “They’re afraid of us uniting,” declared Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as he defiantly condemned President Donald Trump’s “war” on Chicago. Chicago Brandon Johnson said he is praying for Donald Trump after the […]

Political

President Trump Falsely Claims Record Black Employment Amid Rising Black Joblessness

October 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

President Donald Trump appeared to take credit for “record” Black employment in a Truth Social post amid rising Black unemployment during his second term. On Thursday night, Trump posted a meme aiming at former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack […]

Trust in Mainstream Media at a New Low, But the Black Press Stands as the Trusted Voice

October 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent| Trust in America’s mainstream media has fallen to its lowest level on record. Gallup reports that only 28 percent of adults say […]

Raines Class of 1970 Celebrates 55th Reunion

October 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Raines High School Class of 1970 celebrated their 55th high school reunion weekend with a series of customized events. Reminiscing on the 70’s impact on America, classmates gathered for a reunion weekend of bowling, birthday […]

Byron Donalds Gets Specific on Education, Property Taxes in Tampa Campaign Stop

September 24, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix | While Byron Donalds hasn’t received the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis in his quest to succeed him as governor of Florida next year, the U.S. House member from Naples […]

MAGA ‘Fearless Debaters’ Group Removed from Tennessee State University Campus

September 24, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

This week, Tennessee State University students were met with a surprise on their walk to class. On Tuesday, the Nashville HBCU reported that a group of people, unaffiliated with the university, appeared on campus around […]

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks: Maryland’s First Black Senator, Stands Firm Against Trump Agenda

September 22, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

by Richard D. Elliott, Maven McGann, Hamil R. Harris and Isaiah Harris | Since her election to the U.S. Senate last November, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D) has stood firm against the Republican agenda while introducing bills to protect consumers and […]

Registration Still Open for Free AI Class from UNF

September 22, 2025 Staff 0

More than 11,000 people have registered in the last two weeks for the University of North Florida’s new AI for Work and Life Certificate program, which begins this Thursday. In addition, UNF announced Monday that […]

Most of the Congressional Black Caucus Votes Against Honoring Charlie Kirk

September 22, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By Lauren Burke | Members of the Congressional Black Caucus were split on the question of whether Charlie Kirk, a rightwing commentator with controversial views on race, should be honored by a […]

Edward Waters University Announces Appointment of Mr. Kendrick T. Dunklin as Vice President of Enrollment Management & Strategic Matriculant Services

September 22, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville, FL – Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer of Edward Waters University (EWU)—Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning and the state’s first Historically Black College or University (HBCU)—is proud […]