BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Today, it was learned that the singer died in New York after a quiet battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51. Though he...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — AmeriStarRail has outlined an ambitious proposal to partner with Amtrak to rebrand and expand its high-speed Acela service along the Northeast Corridor under...
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM — The result is a system defined by racial inequity. Black and Latino people, for example, make up roughly 30% of the total U.S. population...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — From Mississippi to Michigan and from Texas to New York, states are activating emergency measures. Cooling centers are open in New York City...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The year-long Intuit IDEAS Program is now accepting applications and in partnership with the National Urban League is expanding to nine cities across...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — President Trump is planning an elaborate and costly celebration for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army that coincides with his birthday.
The 29th Annual MAAFA Commemoration San Francisco Bay Area was held at Ocean Beach, Sunday, Oct. 13. Warm and cloudy with waves as high as tall...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Vice President Kamala Harris positioned herself as a problem-solver, taking on issues like housing, childcare, and the economy. In her opening statement, she...
SAN JOSE -- The sounds of summer echoed through the heart of town during the 3-day-long San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2024, held Aug. 9 -...
The Jollof Festival began its national run in Oakland on Saturday July 13. The festival was held outside at 1255 Seventh St., near the West Oakland...
The 2024 State of Black Education: Report Card was recently published by the American Civil Liberties Union California Action (ACLU California Action). It states that California...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In addition to the investments, Garland unveiled plans to deploy federal resources and prosecutors to cities disproportionately affected by violent crime, including St....
A new study by researchers at UC Berkeley—including those at UC Berkeley School of Public Health and the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics—and elsewhere shows...
The 100 Black Men of the Bay Area hosted their 35th Annual Scholarship Benefit and Awards Gala at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on Saturday, Dec....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The festivities commenced on Friday and culminated in the grand crowning ceremony on Saturday night, where Myatt, a native of Detroit, expressed her...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The White House said the EPA's proposal goes beyond mere lead service line replacements, incorporating stringent measures such as enhanced tap water sampling...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Miss Black America Pageant is coming back to Atlantic City to celebrate its 55th anniversary. It will be held on the Boardwalk...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The need for long-term care can manifest suddenly following a heart attack or stroke, leaving families and individuals grappling with difficult decisions. It...
"President Epps was a devoted servant and friend who represented the best parts of Temple,” the university said in a statement. “She spent nearly 40 years...
NBC News Referred to by a colleague as a ‘calm force in troubled waters,’ Temple University Acting President suddenly died Tuesday after falling ill at a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’re celebrating 110 years of Poetry magazine this year and approaching 20 years of the Poetry Foundation in 2023. We wanted to do...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As we celebrate the Foundation’s second anniversary this month, the latest round of support represents continued commitment to creating employment opportunities, furthering career...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Skeptics abound, particularly among the unionized sector of Starbucks. In a tweet, Starbucks Workers United Seattle questioned whether the decision to close one...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Jabari Smith Jr. (6-10, 220) was an early entry candidate following his freshman season at Auburn. He averaged 16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds,...
At the heart of our business is the local community bank branch. But a local bank branch, especially in underserved neighborhoods, can be successful only when...