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‘Slavery Was a Good Thing,’ Black Leader Says MAGA Told Him

Aisha Winfrey | Los Angeles WAVE Wire Report WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of America’s most influential Black political leaders, says that some MAGA Republicans told him directly that slavery was a good thing, according to a clip from a political news show that’s gaining renewed attention online. The South Carolina congressman also warned that some Make America Great Again loyalists would bring back Jim Crow-style systems in the U.S., if given the chance, according to the news clip. […]

todayApril 23, 2026 2

African American Culture

103.7 The Beat Celebrates 24 Years of Serving the Community

103.7 The Beat Celebrates 24 Years of Serving the Community Muskegon, MI — In February, 103.7 The Beat proudly celebrated a major milestone: 24 years of serving the community with purpose, passion, and authenticity. For nearly a quarter century, The Beat has been more than just a radio station—it has been a trusted voice, a cultural cornerstone, and a platform for the people. From the very beginning, this journey has been powered by the community. You tuned in.You showed up.You […]

todayApril 20, 2026

Politics

Cuban President Vows to Defend the Country Against US Invasion – BlackPressUSA

New York Carib News Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has declared that the island will defend itself against any potential military action by the United States, warning of serious regional consequences if tensions escalate further. In an interview conducted in Havana with NBC’s Kristen Welker, Díaz-Canel emphasized that there is “no justification” for U.S. aggression against Cuba, while stressing that any invasion would provoke resistance. “If that happens, there will be fighting, and there will be a struggle, and we will defend ourselves,” he […]

todayApril 16, 2026 1

Politics

Mamdani Plans City Grocery Store in East Harlem  – BlackPressUSA

New York Carib News New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced plans to establish the city’s first municipally owned grocery store in East Harlem, a flagship initiative aimed at addressing rising food costs and improving access to affordable essentials. The store will be located at La Marqueta, a historic marketplace beneath the elevated Park Avenue tracks. The project is expected to cost approximately $30 million and is slated to open next year, utilizing currently vacant space within the city-owned facility. Operating rent-free, […]

todayApril 15, 2026 1

Politics

Baltimore’s Turner Station Receives Federal Funding to Fight Flooding – BlackPressUSA

By Megan Sayles | AFRO Staff Writer msayles@afro.com After decades of persistent flooding and property damage, Turner Station, a historic Black community in Baltimore County, has received a federal grant to the tune of $3.15 million for flood resiliency and mitigation upgrades. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), alongside Baltimore County Executive Katherine Klausmeier and leaders from Turner Station Conservation Teams, announced the funding on March 12. The money will finance the first phase of the Turner Station Flood Resilience Roadmap, which […]

todayApril 9, 2026 1

Politics

End of a Political Era? – BlackPressUSA

By Stephen Oduntan, Contributing Writer | Los Angeles WAVE SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The 9th City Council District has been represented by a Black lawmaker since 1963 when Gilbert Lindsay replaced Ed Roybal on the City Council. That is likely to end next year after the only Black candidate seeking to replace Curren Price in the June primary election did not qualify for the June 2 ballot, according to the Los Angeles City Clerk’s Office. Chris Martin was deemed “not […]

todayApril 9, 2026

Politics

Black Women in Rural Areas Grapple with Stark Decline in Obstetric Care – BlackPressUSA

By Ashleigh Fields, Special to the AFRO Black women in rural areas are facing the brunt of declining medical services, including access to obstetric care as new policies threaten clinic and hospital closures. Under the current White House administration’s summer spending package, federal reimbursement for services covered through Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act severely declined leaving rural healthcare providers to fend for themselves amid pressing patient concerns. “The risks facing women in rural communities is due to hardship in […]

todayApril 8, 2026

Politics

New CalFresh & Medi-Cal Rules Start Soon – BlackPressUSA

By Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office | San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Federal and state policy changes will roll out over the next few months that may impact some people in San Diego County who receive CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits. The first of these changes starts April 1. Most people will still qualify for benefits or coverage. However, the County is urging people who currently receive CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits to make sure their contact information […]

todayApril 8, 2026 1

Politics

2 Illegal Aliens Having a Baby Shouldn’t Produce an American Citizen

The 14th Amendment was never intended to grant automatic U.S. citizenship to the children of people who enter America illegally. Yet a widespread misinterpretation of the Citizenship Clause has turned birth on U.S. soil into an automatic pathway to American citizenship — creating “anchor babies” that incentivize illegal immigration and expose national security vulnerabilities through birth tourism. With the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on April 1, 2026, in the landmark case Trump v. Barbara, the justices now have the […]

todayApril 3, 2026