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Miss Texas Regan Hutsell may not be the first Black woman to wear the Miss America crown, but her victory offers another striking snapshot of how dramatically the face of the century-old competition has changed. […]

By Akili King and India Espy-Jones | Essence Magazine What do you think when you hear the words “hair book”? For most of us, it means flipping through a magazine full of Black hairstyles, from foot-tall braid sculptures […]

by Aswad Walker | Houston Defender The 2027 Tokyo centennial will celebrate Negro League pioneers whose talent, courage, and diplomacy helped transform baseball far beyond America’s shores.  The story of Negro League baseball is much […]

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has publicly acknowledged his Black and Creole ancestry for the first time, confirming that his American family history includes both enslaved people and slaveholders while stopping short of identifying […]

by Sponsored Content provided by Southern First | Purchasing a home is much more than putting a roof over your head. It is one of the most impactful and wealth-building events in a person’s life and […]

By B. McNair – Calvin Peete made history as the first Black golfer to win The Players Championship, capturing the coveted title in 1985 at TPC Sawgrass. His victory, witnessed by millions, marked a pivotal […]

By Vanessa D. Boyer | Embrace a New Year with Intention | A new year offers more than a fresh start—it invites reflection and a chance to live intentionally. It’s an opportunity to consider not […]

Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper, Chairman of the Board of Directors, NNPA | While the President wrestles with understanding what “Affordability” means the rest of us clearly see the reality […]

Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) recently hosted a community celebration with Congressman John Rutherford to highlight the impact of the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill. The event, held at AFP’s Jacksonville office, brought together community […]