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Military families experience both pride and sacrifice when a loved one enlists, and it is important to honor and support them during National Veterans and Military Families Month.
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Black Education Station provides young Black children with safe, culturally-relevant educational content designed to build confidence, self-esteem and pride in their identities. The platform is entirely Black-owned, Black-led and independent, ensuring its programming remains free from corporate or government influence.
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Many veterans face lasting effects of post-traumatic stress disorder long after service, but for Black veterans, cultural stigma, racial disparities and limited access to care can make recovery even more difficult.
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Louis J. King II serves as president and CEO of Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America. This week, he speaks on the importance of creating and maintaining paths to the middle class, even in the midst of economic upheaval.
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) signed a $4.6 billion fiscal year 2026 budget that closes an $85 million gap without layoffs or broad tax increases. The plan increases funding for youth programs, public safety and immigrant communities, and takes effect July 1.
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Securityplus Federal Credit Union sponsored and participated in The AFRO’s Black Business Matters EXPO to celebrate entrepreneurship, support small businesses and strengthen Baltimore’s community connections.
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Activists from various organizations gathered at a vigil and rally to honor three Black men killed by police in Washington, D.C., and to call for justice and an end to police violence.
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Access to justice for Black people: Kisha A. Brown explores the barriers, injustices, and the importance of justice as a birthright.
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By ReShonda Tate | The Houston Defender When it comes to Black families, holiday dinners can be vastly different from what you may see at traditional family gatherings. When the Pilgrims first celebrated Thanksgiving in 1621, we probably needed to be added to the guest list. Therefore, many of our ancestors turned the celebration into […]

By Anna Jones | UAB News As families gather around the table this holiday season, conversations often focus on traditions, memories and maybe a few funny family stories. But amid the laughter, the holidays also offer a unique opportunity to talk about something that can truly make a difference — family medical history. Nathaniel Robin, […]

Rev. Dr. Queen Shamala Ifawuyi Bessie Davis Smith celebrated her 81st birthday with a solo exhibition and book signing of her art and books at the Art by Wash Community Center in Compton, CA.
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Family and friends are still celebrating the life and legacy of Baltimore businessman Herb Brown. A funeral was recently held at Douglass Memorial Community Church to honor the remarkable life and legacy of the 101-year-old veteran.
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By United Negro College Fund United Nergo College Fund (UNCF) hosted its third annual Baltimore Masked Ball on Nov. 1 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, drawing over 200 guests and raising $200,000 to support scholarships for students attending Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The evening celebration was attended by a diverse group […]
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Two West Virginia National Guard members shot near the White House on Nov. 26 have died, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said, as federal and local authorities continue to investigate the incident. A suspect in custody was also shot and injured, while the killings intensified scrutiny of the 47th president’s controversial deployment of National Guard troops in Washington.
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By Shernay WilliamsWord in Black “History has already shown us that pulling our dollars hits harder than any speech, any march, any protest ever could,” says content creator Ashley B, in an Instagram video.  She’s part of a growing coalition of community organizers, pastors and political engagement groups calling for a mass boycott ahead of […]
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Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds to the California Transportation Commission, where she will serve a four-year term to approve highway project proposals, review state highway protection plans, and allocate funds.
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By Dr. Ja’Lia Taylor and Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley The impact of the recent Nov. 4 election for Black women was profound. For a group that has taken loss after loss, from the Fearless Fund being sued for daring to invest in us to Dr. Claudine Gay being pushed to step down, to our sister Letitia […]
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By Chianti MarksAFRO Intern The Baltimore Museum Of Art (BMA) recently opened the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibition and honored the artist with the 2025 Artist Who Inspires award. The exhibit, which will be on display until April 5, 2026, highlights the evolution of Sherald, an artist who has made a name for herself as […]
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By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Kansas City woman is facing intense backlash after a viral video captured her twerking in front of an open casket during a funeral, shocking mourners and sparking nationwide debate about […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — The November 20 Huntsville City Council meeting opened with community pride as council members recognized individuals and groups whose leadership and accomplishments continue to strengthen Huntsville. Councilmember Bill Kling […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In a move drawing sharp criticism across Alabama, the Alabama Public Library Service Board voted Thursday to remove books discussing transgender identities from the children’s and teen sections of all public libraries. […]

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Amid growing public outrage, the Alabama Educational Television Commission voted Tuesday to continue its contract with PBS, halting—at least temporarily—a proposal that could have made Alabama the first state in the country […]

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A growing body of neurological research is raising fresh concerns about how extensive screen time is affecting children’s brain development, with scientists now linking heavy digital use to measurable structural changes […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A toothache never waits for a convenient moment. It’s late at night, the dentist’s office is closed, and suddenly a sharp, pulsing pain demands your full attention. While home remedies can’t fix […]

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Groundbreaking new research shows that two of the most widely used diabetes medications—tirzepatide and semaglutide—deliver powerful early protection against life-threatening cardiovascular events. The findings are raising hope for millions of adults living with […]

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Health experts across the country are emphasizing a powerful message: strength training is essential for everyone, regardless of age, fitness level, or body type. Once viewed mainly as a bodybuilding practice, strength […]

By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent There is a lie moving through America. It creeps through congressional halls and across television screens, whispering that undocumented immigrants live freely off the sweat of the American taxpayer. It is a lie told by those who know better and repeated by those who are too […]
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A new national study finds that older Black adults experience significantly higher fear of displacement in gentrifying neighborhoods, even when they remain in place, due to rising housing costs, shifting cultural landscapes and the legacy of structural racism. Researchers warn that these fears function as a health stressor and call for policies that address racial disparities and support aging residents in rapidly changing communities.
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Associated Black Charities will host a national virtual revival that will unite faith leaders, activists and community members in a call for renewed purpose and justice. Attendees nationwide will join ABC in renewing their commitment to justice and will answer a collective call to action for a more equitable future.
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Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not seek a fourth term as D.C. mayor after a turbulent year marked by federal intervention ordered by the White House. Her departure comes amid legal battles over the National Guard deployment, political criticism of her response to federal actions, and continued concerns about the District’s limited home rule.
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When team captains from Santee High and Miguel Contreras Learning Complex gathered at midfield for the coin toss of the CIF L.A. City Section Division III semifinal, veteran referee Gill Correa held up a gleaming LA City Championship coin.

The Los Angeles Rams struck fast and never looked back, scoring on their first three drives and riding a dominant first half to a 34–7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. The win came in front of a record-setting crowd of 75,575, the largest in the stadium’s regular-season history.

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HOUSTON — The Alabama A&M Bulldogs closed out their 2025 football season on Saturday with a 24–7 loss to Texas Southern in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup at Shell Energy […]