WNBA players wore black T-shirts with the message “Pay Us What You Owe Us” at the 2025 All-Star Game in Indianapolis to protest the league’s existing labor agreement and demand equitable compensation, benefits, and revenue sharing.
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High Blood Pressure: A Serious Concern for African American Physicians
The National Medical Association (NMA) has issued an advisory regarding high blood pressure awareness, noting that it is more common and serious among African Americans than in other racial and ethnic groups, and providing tips for reducing it.
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National Urban League Declares’ State of Emergency’ for Black America in 2025 Report
The National Urban League has declared a “state of emergency” for democracy and civil rights in the US, warning of a deliberate campaign to reverse decades of progress for Black Americans, and urging vigilance, mobilization, solidarity, and support to defend rights and the principles of American democracy.
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This Black Podcaster Keeps it Green — and Real
Each week, Colah B. Tawkin takes to the digital airwaves to celebrate Black people’s relationship with nature, dropping knowledge about plant life. Tawkin — that’s a stage name, if […]
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IN MEMORIAM: Founding CBC Member and Missouri Trailblazer Bill Clay Sr. Dies at 94
William Lacy Clay Sr., a civil rights leader, legislative powerhouse, and one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, has died. He was 94. “The National Newspaper […]
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Trump and the Epstein Saga: A Tale of Lies and Conspiracy
Trump is calling the Epstein files a “hoax” despite evidence pointing to the opposite, while his administration is facing criticism for its handling of natural disasters and corruption, and SCOTUS is being accused of being more interested in protecting themselves than providing legal opinions.
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Ida B. Wells: Princess of the Press
Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and activist, exposed the truth about lynchings in the Jim Crow South, becoming the first Black woman to run for an Illinois State Senate seat, and in a time where journalism is being attacked, we can learn from her muckraking journalism.
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Black Lives Matter Marks 12 Years with Global Expansion and Renewed Calls for Accountability
Black Lives Matter is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a summit in Los Angeles, where organizers from 51 chapters gathered to discuss principles, strategy, and the need to confront fascism and unmasked racism, while also addressing internal conflicts over financial stewardship.
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Teachers Union’s AI Deal Raises Questions—and Concerns
The American Federation of Teachers has partnered with tech giants Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to launch the National Academy for A.I. Instruction, a $23 million initiative aimed at providing access to free AI training and curriculum for all 1.8 million members of the AFT, but critics question if AI can truly enhance teaching and learning.
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White Coats and Brotherhood: Young Black Men Reclaiming Their Story
The Young Doctors Project, founded by Dr. Malcolm Woodland and Dr. Torian Easterling, is a program that mentors and supports young Black men in the DMV, Roanoke, VA, and NYC, to pursue careers in health and medicine, while also giving back to their communities.
