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African American Culture

️ WUVS 103.7 The Beat Thanks Public Media Group for Emergency Support During Critical Time

️ WUVS 103.7 The Beat Thanks Public Media Group for Emergency Support During Critical Time MUSKEGON, MI — WUVS 103.7 The Beat extends its sincere gratitude to the Public Media Group and its partners for providing emergency grant funding in the fall of 2025 — support that proved essential in keeping community radio alive during one of the most uncertain periods in public broadcasting history. In 2025, the public media landscape shifted dramatically after federal funding for the Corporation for […]

todayApril 2, 2026

Politics

After Deep Federal Cuts, California Lawmakers Push for Full Restoration of Medi-Cal Benefits  – BlackPressUSA

By Bo Tofu, California Black Media | L.A. Focus California’s public health programs could lose billions of dollars due to recent federal budget cuts, state health officials told lawmakers during a joint committee hearing on March 10. The hearing, held at the State Capitol, focused on the impacts of reductions to programs such as Medi-Cal, the Affordable Care Act, and Covered California. Officials said regulatory changes and funding rollbacks could reduce the quality and availability of health coverage for many […]

todayApril 1, 2026

Politics

Protect Yourself but No Need to Worry Yet About “Virus Without Vaccine” Spreading in California – BlackPressUSA

By Bo Tefu, California Black Media | L.A. Focus Health officials say a respiratory virus spreading in parts of the United States is not new, and most people should not panic, even as cases increase in California and other states. Human metapneumovirus, known as HMPV, is circulating this season with rising cases reported in California and New Jersey. The virus has no vaccine and no specific antiviral treatment, but experts say most infections are mild and resolve on their own. […]

todayApril 1, 2026

Politics

Jayapal’s Reparations for Illegal Immigrants Is an Insult to Black Descendants of Slaves

Pramila Jayapal’s statements on reparations for illegal immigrants has ignited fierce backlash among many Black Americans whose families trace their lineage directly to chattel slavery. On March 27, 2026, during a congressional hearing titled “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Attack on Children,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) demanded “some form of reparation” for illegal immigrants and their families allegedly “traumatized” by ICE enforcement under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation operations.This push for reparations for illegal immigrants represents a profound insult to the […]

todayMarch 29, 2026

African American Culture

Muskegon Lady Reds to Be Celebrated After Historic State Championship Win

Muskegon Lady Reds to Be Celebrated After Historic State Championship Win MUSKEGON, MI — The city is still buzzing with pride after the Muskegon High School Lady Reds made history, capturing their first-ever girls basketball state championship. Now, the community is coming together to celebrate this incredible achievement in a big way. The Muskegon Lady Reds State Championship Celebration will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM inside the Redmond Potter Gymnasium. Fans, families, and supporters are […]

todayMarch 26, 2026 1

Politics

Future of Florida’s Black History Museum in Limbo – BlackPressUSA

Jacksonville Free Press Plans to establish a long-awaited Black history museum in Florida are once again on hold after legislation needed to advance the project failed to clear the state House for a second consecutive year, despite repeated approval in the Senate. A proposal sponsored by Tom Leek, a Republican from Ormond Beach, has now passed the Senate in back-to-back legislative sessions. But the House version, filed by Kiyan Michael, a Jacksonville Republican, did not receive final approval in either […]

todayMarch 25, 2026

Politics

Cuba: No Negotiation with US on the President or Political System 

New York Carib News The government of Cuba has firmly rejected any suggestion that its political leadership or governing system could be subject to negotiation in ongoing discussions with the United States, as tensions between the two nations intensify. Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio delivered the government’s position unequivocally during a press conference on Friday, stating, “I can categorically confirm that the political system of Cuba is not up for negotiation, and of course neither the president nor the position of any official in […]

todayMarch 24, 2026

Politics

Mayor Randall Woodfin Criticizes Central Alabama Water After 135 Employees Unexpectedly Laid Off – BlackPressUSA

The Birmingham Times Randall Woodfin is speaking out after Central Alabama Water laid off 135 employees, raising concerns about how the decision impacts both workers and the community. At a Friday press conference, Woodfin shared a personal story about a recent interaction with an employee who had lost her job. The woman, a mother whose child attends the same school as his son, told the mayor that she and her husband worked for the water board and were both laid off. […]

todayMarch 23, 2026

African American Culture

Muskegon Lady Reds Capture Historic First State Championship

Muskegon Lady Reds Capture Historic First State Championship History has been made in Muskegon. The Muskegon Lady Reds girls basketball team has officially etched their name in the record books, capturing the program’s first-ever state championship. In a season defined by resilience, unity, and relentless determination, the Lady Reds rose to the top and delivered a championship performance that will be remembered for generations. In the championship game, Muskegon defeated Detroit Renaissance with a final score of 34–29, sealing the […]

todayMarch 22, 2026 2