All posts tagged "Social Justice"

LIVE Kamala Harris at State of the People Power Tour | Los Angeles

PRESS ROOM: Black Leaders Detroit Launches 1,600-mile Ride for Equity to Raise Awareness, Funding for Entrepreneurs of African Descent

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Black Leaders Detroit, the organizing body, is dedicated to promoting equity through community action. “The 2025 Ride for Equity is our most ambitious...

Newsom, Pelosi Welcome Election of First American Pope; Call for Unity and Compassion

“In his first address, he reminded us that God loves each and every person,” said Newsom. “We trust that he will shepherd us through the best...

Viral ICE Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka

As members of Congress looked on, Mayor Baraka was taken into custody by ICE—an act that has galvanized supporters and reignited debate over federal immigration tactics.

Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Native Makes Vatican History

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — For the first time in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, an American has been elected pope.

Rev. Bryant and the Black Press Won’t Let Target Off the Hook

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Bryant confirmed that the company agreed to just one of the boycott’s four major demands: fulfilling its $2 billion pledge to support Black...

IN MEMORIAM: Pope Francis Dies as Catholic Church’s Reckoning with Racism Remains

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a global voice for the poor, immigrants, and the environment, died Monday at age 88.

MLK’s Voice Rings Loud as Trump Tries to Erase Black History

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The MAGA movement’s calls to suppress protests, deny systemic racism, and erase uncomfortable truths from school curricula reflect that same white power structure—this...

Global Protests on April 5: Cities Unite Against Trump and Musk

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Back in the United States, the centerpiece protest is scheduled for Washington, D.C., where thousands are expected to convene at the Washington Monument...

Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant’s Black Church Target Boycott Mobilizes 150,000

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to Bryant, the boycott has mobilized over 150,000 participants and persuaded over 100 Black vendors to withdraw their products from Target.

“What Do We Do when there is No More Free Lunch?”

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, is working on a strategy targeting the immediate "consequences" of the Trump administration's executive...

Beverly Lorraine Greene: A Pioneering Architect and Symbol of Possibility and Progress

Greene graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1936 with a degree in Architecture — a remarkable accomplishment for an African American woman at...

What Do We Do from Here? A Five-Part Series by Rep. Ron Reynolds

"The time for despair is over. Now is the time for action. Resistance is a movement—mobilizing, voting, and holding power accountable. Every voice matters. This is...

Kamala Harris to Receive NAACP Chairman’s Award at 56th NAACP Image Awards

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Throughout her career, she has been a champion for reproductive rights, gun safety, voting rights, and economic opportunity. Under the Biden-Harris administration, she...

HBO’s Eyes on the Prize III Revisits Black America’s Modern Civil Rights Struggles

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The six-part series, executive produced by Dawn Porter, premieres Tuesday, February 25, with two episodes airing back-to-back on HBO. All six episodes will...

NFL Drops’ End Racism’ from Super Bowl Field, Bows to Trump’s Anti-DEI Agenda

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The NFL has confirmed that it will remove the phrase “End Racism” from the end zones at Caesars Superdome ahead of Sunday’s Super...

Mobilization and Resistance: Chavis Outlines Plan for Black Leadership While Promoting Book on the Transatlantic Slave Trade

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Chavis also spoke on the power of the Black press and the necessity for collective mobilization. On February 7, the Black Press...

Conscious Reflection: Black Caucus Observes MLK Day Amid California Firestorms

Vice-chair of the CLBC Assemblymember Issac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) shared with the diverse crowd attending the breakfast that he and Chair, Sen. Akilah Weber-Pierson (D-La Mesa),...

Marin County Board of Supervisors Honors FMBC’s 80th Anniversary

The First Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC), will be celebrating their 80th church anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. at 501 Drake Ave., in Marin...

VP Harris Bids Farewell to Howard University Crowd, Urges Supporters to Keep Fighting for America

On an outdoor stage on Howard University’s campus, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris formally conceded the presidential election to Donald J. Trump Wednesday afternoon after his...

The Next Four Years: Debt and Rent are Among Top Issues for Young California Voters

As America elects a new President this week -- and a slate of new elected officials at the local and state level -- the voices of...

‘Criminal Justice Reform Is the Signature Civil Rights Issue of Our Time,’ says D.A. Pamela Price

Speaking about the destructive impact of mass incarceration, Price asked people to consider “how many children have incarcerated parents, where the practice has always been to...

Robert L. Allen, 82, Leaves Legacy of Civil Rights Activism and Scholarship

Robert L. Allen, historian scholar, and civil rights activist, died on July 10 at 82. One of his important works, “The Port Chicago Mutiny,” played a...

Rep. Barbara Lee Hosts Roundtable on Public Safety, Congratulates AASEG on Oakland Coliseum Deal

Congresswoman Lee's roundtable united community leaders across her district and strengthened relationships while fostering collaborative solutions to their common challenges. Attendees were city leaders from Alameda,...

The Center for ArtEsteem Opens a New Space in West Oakland, Returning Home

After moving into different rental units for the last seven years, The Center for ArtEsteem, a Black-led, West Oakland based non-profit, has bought and renovated a...