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San Francisco Rescinds $500,000 Grant from African-American Shakespeare Company

The African-American Shakespeare Company is now facing the threat of staff layoffs and major program cuts after the City of San Francisco abruptly revoked a significant grant that the organization had been relying on, offering no explanation for the …

Drayden African American Schoolhouse Offers Free Public Open Houses in 2025

St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering free Open Houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, on …

Protesters Tell Trump ‘Hands Off’ Smithsonian’s African-American Museum

Protesters gathered at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., on April 5, 2025, to voice their opposition to the Trump administration’s funding cuts and policy changes impacting the museum, holding …

Trump’s executive order puts Smithsonian’s African American Museum at risk

National Museum of African American History and Culture building in Washington D.C. President Trump issued a new executive order that targets the Smithsonian Institution and its museums.  NNPA NEWSWIRE The memo from Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first African …

U.S. Naval Academy Publishes List of 381 Books Removed – Includes Half American : The Epic Story of African Americans ...

Details Last Updated: Monday, 07 April 2025 04:47 Published: Monday, 07 April 2025 06:39 April 7, 2025 - Here is the full list of books removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library collection March 31-April 1.  LINK HERE 381 books removed including:  I …

UC San Diego professor shares broader history of Black Americans along the Pacific coast in public exhibition

A question posed by another researcher really struck Caroline Collins in her work on the way the public thinks about and remembers the American West: “Where else can blackness imagine itself besides the Atlantic?” “I was interested in not just how we …

Voices: As an African American Latter-day Saint, here’s my advice to rooting out racism

Join me as I talk through some of my thoughts surrounding a new addition to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ website and in its Gospel Library app titled “Race and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” When articles surrounding …

Black Americans Report Negative Media Coverage

A Pew Research Center study reveals that nearly two-thirds of Black adults perceive news about Black people as more negative compared to other racial groups. Additionally, 57% believe media coverage only highlights certain segments of Black communities, …

So-called ‘Foundational Black Americans’ suffer from limited vision

Memorial for enslaved AfricansThe latest iteration of Black othering is found in the concept of “Foundational Black Americans.” A website dedicated to this idea explains: “It is important to clarify that Foundational Black Americans (FBA) is not a group or …

Harriet Tubman webpage targeted amid Trump-led anti-DEI efforts

The National Park Service has removed a quote and an image of US abolitionist Harriet Tubman from a webpage about the Underground Railroad network that helped enslaved people escape captivity – and instead, the page now emphasizes what it describes as “ …

America Has Gotten Coretta Scott King Wrong

A year after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the publishing company Holt, Rinehart and Winston released Coretta Scott King’s My Life With Martin Luther King, Jr. A senior editor at HRW, Charlotte Mayerson, a white woman, had contracted the writer …

Marine Le Pen's Trumpian temptation

Since French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was sentenced, in the first instance, on March 31, to four years in prison – two suspended and two at home with an electronic tag – and a five-year ban on running for office, effective immediately, for …

Meet A Real-Life Black American Superhero In Legion M's New Comic Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls

“I Love You”: Deion Sanders Refuses To Give Up on African-American Culture Even at Expense of Personal Appearance

Designer suits, gold chains, and that unmistakable swagger – Deion Sanders has never been a person to blend in. Hall of Fame, Two-sport pro athlete, and now a head coach of Colorado Buffaloes is changing the game dynamics, both on and off the field. You …

Rochester African American Health Symposium highlights support for Alzheimer's caregivers

Rochester, N.Y. — Black Americans are twice as likely as white Americans to have Alzheimer's, and are less likely to receive a diagnosis. Monroe County's rate of Alzheimer's for residents age 65 or older is 11.7%, tied for eighth-highest in New …

Arizona’s Black American Barbers – An Impactful Documentary Achieved with Limited Resources  

Join us at The Square PHX on April 30, 2025 @ 6:30 PM for an exclusive rough-cut screening of Arizona’s Black American Barbers, a powerful documentary by filmmaker Dallas Teat that explores the deep cultural significance of Black barbershops in Arizona. …

The changing world order and rise of transcontinental racial politics

Yusuf Bangura (Nyon, Switzerland): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 April, 2025: I recently listened to an insightful 25-minute interview of The Guardian journalist Chris McGreal on Democracy Now’s YouTube channel (Democracy Now!, 2025), which looked at the …

Tennessee Transplant: Trailblazing Women who Shaped Tennessee

While Women’s History Month is officially over, I’d like to continue highlighting some amazing women who made history in Tennessee. The following women were inducted into the Tennessee Women’s Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization that was active from …

Groundbreaking film ‘Phat Girlz’ by writer-director Nnegest Likké turns 19 today

Nineteen years ago, trailblazing Hollywood filmmaker Nnegest Likké’s debut film, ‘Phat Girlz’ bounced its big beautiful, curvy storyline into theaters, determined to make history.And history it made! It captivated viewers with its compelling storyline and …

Lydia M. Hawke, Acclaimed Author, Introduces the New Action Heroine — Over 50 and Fiercer Than Ever

Hawke’s Groundbreaking Fiction Joins the Cultural Wave of Empowering Mature Female Leads, Inspiring Readers Who’ve Long Felt Overlooked. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Move over, twenty-something superspies …

Conan F. Ward, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, Returns as All-In Sponsor for The Phoenix Center's Casino Night 2025

The Phoenix Center is an accredited, nonprofit school serving the educational, behavioral & therapeutic needs of students with autism and multiple disabilities. NUTLEY, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Phoenix …

ArtsPR announces Fund Raising party on April 22, 2025 @ Biricchino in NYC

Tours, exhibits, cultural exchange, Award winning programs, walking tours. Tickets are $75,00 per payable to Fractured Atlas in advance or by RSVP NEW YORK CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tours, exhibits, cultural …

Greene Street Weed Dispensary Highlights Maine Cannabis Producers in Portland, ME

Portland dispensary continues to support regional cannabis brands and in-store access for local consumers. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greene Street Weed Dispensary Portland remains a consistent destination …

Rare, significant photographic image of Abraham Lincoln will headline University Archives' online-only auction, April 23

The interpositive - a silver gelatin positive transparency on glass - is perhaps the most vivid and lifelike photographic likeness of Lincoln ever produced. WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, April 23rd …

LANDMARK EXHIBIT OPENS IN ASSISI ANTICIPATING THE 800TH ANNIVERASRY OF ST FRANCIS’ DEATH (1226 AD)

GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eight hundred (800) years after its composition by Saint Francis of Assisi, the Canticle of the Creatures – often also called the Canticle of Brother Sun – itself the inspiration …

Cannabis Access Expands Along MacCorkle Ave with Broad Retail Selection in Charleston

Greene Street Dispensary on MacCorkle Ave. continues to serve West Virginia patients with regulated cannabis products. CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Residents in Charleston who rely on medical cannabis have a …

Lava Leaf Organics Expands Cannabis Availability in Farmington, NM

Farmington dispensary offers a selection of cannabis products from recognized brands, along with in-store and delivery services. FARMINGTON, NM, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lava Leaf Organics continues to provide access to …

Greene Street Weed Dispensary Mesilla Increases Cannabis Access Through Regional Brand Offerings

Southern New Mexico dispensary highlights trusted product lines and flexible service options in Mesilla. MESILLA, NM, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greene Street Weed Dispensary Mesilla continues to support cannabis access …

Legacy Cannabis & Weed Dispensary Strengthens Access to Licensed Cannabis Products in Colonie, NY

With regulated offerings and flexible service options, Legacy Cannabis supports safe adult-use access in Albany County. COLONIE, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legacy Cannabis & Weed Dispensary Colonie continues to …

Harbor Collective Weed Dispensary Enhances Cannabis Access Through Expanded Retail and Delivery Services

Harbor Collective adapts to evolving consumer habits with flexible service models and trusted cannabis brands. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Diego’s cannabis market continues to mature, Harbor Collective …

RR Legacy Cannabis & Weed Dispensary Glens Falls Expands Cannabis Options With Focus on Local and National Brands

RR Legacy Cannabis in Glens Falls deepens product variety through in-store access and regulated retail partnerships. GLENS FALLS, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RR Legacy Cannabis & Weed Dispensary Glens Falls is …

Greene Street Weed Dispensary Lakeview Dr Offers Varied Medical Cannabis Access in Charleston, WV

Charleston dispensary facilitates patient access to licensed cannabis products through in-store services and local partnerships. CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greene Street Weed Dispensary, located on …

Dr. Judy Scheel, Renowned Psychotherapist, Expands Teletherapy and In-Person Services Across NC, NY, and CA

Nationally recognized psychotherapist Dr. Judy Scheel brings over 30 years of expertise to her teletherapy and in-person services. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As demand for experienced, discreet, and deeply …

Grand Miramar: The Highest Swimming Pool and Point of Luxury in Puerto Vallarta

MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising high above Puerto Vallarta’s stunning coastline, Grand Miramar All Luxury Suites & Residences is tucked away in the exclusive Conchas Chinas neighborhood. This AAA Four- …

National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Set to Hit the Ice in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA , CANADA, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) are set to begin Sunday, May 4 in Kamloops, BC, bringing together the top U18 Indigenous hockey players from across …

Meet the Minds Behind the Design: Architect-Led Home Tours Return to the East Bay

Tour five unique homes with the architects who designed them. All ticket sales support AIA East Bay’s student education fund. BERKELEY, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) East Bay …

Gracepoint Home Care Awarded Home Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Gracepoint Home Care achieves The Joint Commission seal—recognized for safe, high-quality home care services in Alabama & Mississippi. MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gracepoint Home Care has earned The Joint …

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Partners with Esteemed FIPRESCI Jury for 2025 Festival

Renowned international critics Andreina Di Sanzo, Alfredo Naime, and Carlos Aguilar will judge features and award the prestigious FIPRESCI Prize LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Julien Dubuque International …

After Woodstock a Poignant Exploration of Friendship and Divergence

Those who came of age in the ’60s and ’70s and those still wrestling with the materialism of modern life will find comfort and kindred spirits in this new book. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the swirling …