Tour Lois Mailou Jones' historic murals at Sasha Bruce Youthwork with former D.C. Councilmember William Lightfoot. Help preserve these powerful depictions of African history and culture....
Art and food lovers, don't miss "Let's Talk" today at noon on WIN-TV! We're highlighting the creativity and cuisine making DC come alive. The post Art...
The Greater Washington Urban League's Back-to-School Festival offers more than just supplies – it's a holistic approach to preparing families for a successful school year. Don't...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Vernon Hawkins, a veteran organizer and public servant, died on July 2 at age 87. For over 50 years, Hawkins significantly influenced Washington...
SEATTLE MEDIUM — A Reuters photo, taken by Cheney Orr, of a lone Black woman on a Metro train has become a prominent image of America’s...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, two National Guard members were “targeted” by an alleged lone suspect in front of a Metro station...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — November 1, 2025, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will not be issued to 42 million Americans, further creating food insecurity in this...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — There are moments when a nation shows its soul. This is one of them.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Today is an all-day board meeting for the Smithsonian Regents. Advocates and lawyers are advocating for this quarterly meeting to save over a...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Amid the fight over potentially placing the National Guard in cities with diverse populations where Black mayors lead, the governors have the right...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Amid the fight over potentially placing the National Guard in cities with diverse populations where Black mayors lead, the governors have the right...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will leave his position as Howard University’s 18th President.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will leave his position as Howard University’s 18th President.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller visited Washington, DC’s Union Station on...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Even though Donald Trump defeated his opponent Hillary Clinton, Gabbard told reporters that Obama and his National Intelligence officials “knowingly lied” in their...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The King FBI files have been sealed since 1977. Subsequently, the two surviving children of Dr. King, Martin Luther King III and Bernice...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Thousands Convene in Washington, DC, Celebrating 112 Years of Public Service, Empowerment, and Impact
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), a member of the CLBC and chair of the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation, urged protestors to show restraint and deescalate rising...
In a statement released recently, Lee said she fully supports current efforts by the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, ACLU and Oakland Ethics Commissioners to look at...
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM — On social media, many Snoop Dogg and Nelly fans are questioning whether the singers should be muted, like Chrisette Michele, who was blackballed once...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — especially those that have been historically neglected, and these subcommittees will help facilitate my efforts to properly address the dreams and aspirations of...
Born in Indianapolis in 1940, George Alcorn’s scientific curiosity was sparked early on by his father, an automobile mechanic. “I was a very fortunate boy, in...
Serving as an informational resource to the California Department of Education (CDE), CAAASA makes recommendations on several of the department’s priorities, including curriculum and instruction, staff...
Born in Morristown, New Jersey, in 1895, Alice Parker lived during a time when women, especially African American women, faced significant social and systemic barriers. Despite...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Congressman Clyburn co-led a letter alongside Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) to President Biden urging him to use his...
