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The Violence Trump Claims to Fear Occurs Mostly in Red States
By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump continues to attack cities and jurisdictions heavily populated by minorities, often painting them as crime-ridden and unsafe despite evidence showing overall declines in many categories of crime. Nowhere is this tension clearer than in Washington, D.C., where residents face relentless scrutiny from Trump while Red States — many with far... Read more
Howard University President Ben Vinson Will Suddenly Step Down as President on August 31
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will leave his position as Howard University’s 18th President. Howard University President Ben Vinson Will Suddenly Step Down as President on August 31 By Lauren Burke In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will leave his position as Howard University’s 18th President. Vinson’s departure comes... Read more
Trump’s Takeover of Smithsonian Targets Black History and Censors Presidential Truths
Washington D.C., USA - February 10, 2023: The National Museum of African American By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its takeover of the Smithsonian Institution, advancing an agenda that historians and civil rights leaders say is rooted in racism and political censorship. Under the guise of “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” Trump’s... Read more
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The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: 9 Stunning Photos Of Karma Bridges Living Her Best…
10-13-2025
If you’ve ever had any curiosity about the world, it’s easy to understand how a place, one so different from everything you know and love, could feel like home even […] The post The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: 9 Stunning...
Read moreNew York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Fraud, Calls Case “Desperate Weaponization” by Trump…
10-13-2025
Update as of October 13 New York Attorney General Leticia James has been indicted for mortgage fraud. This comes weeks after a Virginia AG resigned for not bringing charges against […] The post New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on...
Read moreICYMI: Jodie Turner-Smith’s Fall Glam, And More
10-13-2025
The weather is finally shifting to match the season, but celebrity beauty isn’t falling into the gloom. And, while fashion month has come to an end, the stars are still […] The post ICYMI: Jodie Turner-Smith’s Fall Glam, And More appeared...
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Amon-Ra St. Brown on fourth-down drop: Should have caught it, went right through my hands
10-13-2025
One of the major turning points of Sunday night's game came when the Lions went for it on fourth-and-2 with 2:46 remaining in the second quarter. Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who failed to...
Read moreVikings open 21-day practice window for Blake Cashman
10-13-2025
Help is on the way for the Vikings' defense. Minnesota has opened linebacker Blake Cashman's 21-day practice window as he returns from a stint on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Cashman suffered the injury in Minnesota's Week 1 victory...
Read moreSources: Several teams interested in trading for Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson
10-13-2025
The NFL trade deadline is just over three weeks away, and with the Jets 0-6, general manager Darren Mougey is sure to be busy fielding calls.Sources tell SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes that edge rusher Jermaine Johnson is a name...
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The cherished and controversial Miami Seaquarium closes its doors
10-13-2025
The Miami Seaquarium has finally closed its doors
Read moreNorth Carolina effort wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M people
10-13-2025
Officials say a North Carolina government initiative is eliminating over $6.5 billion in medical debt for more than 2.5 million residents
Read moreLendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda dies in ATV accident
10-13-2025
LendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda died in an ATV accident on Sunday, the company confirmed
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China blasts new US trade curbs, as Treasury secretary notes talks back on track
10-13-2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says U.S.-China communications have improved despite Beijing's combative response to recent American trade restrictions and sanctions.
Read moreLendingTree founder and CEO dies unexpectedly in weekend ATV accident at age 55
10-13-2025
Doug Lebda, founder and CEO of LendingTree, passed away suddenly in an ATV accident, prompting the board to appoint Scott Peyree as the new leader.
Read moreAmazon hiring 250,000 workers for upcoming holiday season
10-13-2025
Amazon announces holiday hiring of 250,000 workers through December as seasonal retail hiring is expected to hit its lowest point since 2009 according to industry...
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US consumers shouldering 55 percent of Trump tariff costs: Goldman Sachs
10-13-2025
A new Goldman Sachs analysis says American consumers will shoulder 55 percent of the costs from President Trump’s tariffs this year, according to multiple reports. American businesses and foreign exporters will take on 22 percent and 18 percent of the...
Read more5 takeaways from Trump’s trip to mark Gaza peace deal
10-13-2025
President Trump on Monday completed a whirlwind trip to the Middle East to tout what he called an “historic dawn of a new Middle East” and formally sign a peace deal to end the fighting in Gaza between Israel and...
Read moreWho are the 20 hostages released by Hamas?
10-13-2025
On Monday, all 20 living Israeli hostages were returned by Hamas, as the two sides carry out phase one of a peace deal backed by the Trump administration. Israel also released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners Monday as part of...
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