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Published on May 28, 2025

Union County NAACP Branches Organize Educational Bus Trip to African American History Museum

Union County By: Richard L. Smith Community members from Union County will have the opportunity to explore the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., thanks to a joint effort by the Elizabeth, Hillside, and Plainfield …

Source: RLS Media - New Jersey - Pending
Published on May 29, 2025

Larry Hoover ‘deserves to be in prison,’ Chicago FBI boss says of Gangster Disciples founder as lawyers praise Trump ...

A day after Donald Trump’s stunning decision to commute the federal life sentence of Larry Hoover, lawyers for the Chicago-born Gangster Disciples founder were singing the president’s praises while Chicago’s new FBI boss told the Tribune that Hoover “ …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on May 29, 2025

Uncracking the system. NC had outsized number of Biden clemency recipients.

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Source: Carolina Public Press - North Carolina - Center-left
Published on May 29, 2025

How protests over George Floyd’s death led Colorado to rewrite its rules for policing

The spring of 2020 was an extraordinary time for Colorado’s legislature. The pandemic forced lawmakers to break for two months as they worked out safety procedures, and when they finally returned to the state capitol at the end of May, it was with the goal …

Source: Colorado Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 29, 2025

Memphis researchers drive record Black patient enrollment in cancer trials

This story was originally published by MLK50: Justice Through Journalism. Subscribe to their newsletter here. A simple fact drives the push to get more Black people in clinical trials. If Black bodies aren’t included, the treatments developed from those …

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on May 29, 2025

Bias In Our Backyard

He was an Immigration & Customs Enforcement agent. Or that's at least what the uniformed man said when he boarded a Cascade East Transit bus at the Hawthorne Station in Bend on April 28. He walked down the aisle, asked passengers their immigration …

Source: The Source Weekly - Oregon - Indeterminate
Published on May 29, 2025

Clayborn Temple will be rebuilt, director says; New $1.5 million grant to jump start it

Clayborn Temple in Memphis, largely destroyed by fire on April 28, will be rebuilt. A $1.5 million grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund will support the reconstruction. The fire, ruled arson, remains under investigation with an $11 …

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

Don't 'mistake backlash for failure': NYC's George Floyd protests, 5 years later

Jawanza James Williams was a 30-year-old racial justice organizer when protests broke out five years ago in New York City and worldwide after George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis. Williams, a Black, queer man from Bed-Stuy, led an “occupation” …

Source: Gothamist - New York - Center-left
Published on May 28, 2025

Training workshops aim to reduce traffic crashes statewide

Health by Design, in collaboration with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), is enhancing its Indiana Road to Zero Academy (IRTZA) by offering regional workshops aimed at reducing traffic crashes and fatalities across Indiana. (Photo/Getty) …

Source: Indianapolis Recorder - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

Knoxville passes routine budget separate from sales tax increase plan

Knoxville City Council members passed Mayor Indya Kincannon's $477.3 million budget after a brief discussion May 27. There are no property tax increases, but her separate pitch to raise sales taxes is awaiting approval through a different process. …

Source: The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

40 Under Forty 2024

Matthew Dixon, Mary Oates, Matthew Lee, Anjelica Hart and Jordan Pearson Photography by Jeremy Hernandez • Cover design by Jen Munsell For the past 17 years, the Greater Shreveport Chamber’s Young Professional Initiative has highlighted 40 of our region’s …

Source: 318 Forum - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 28, 2025

NCAAA plans to change media narrative, identify best ways to help Black Nebraskans

The Nebraska Commission of African American Affairs (NCAAA) held a meeting today to discuss its future direction as it continues working to improve its image and effectiveness.The commission has faced criticism in recent years, with many questioning its …

Source: KETV 7 - Nebraska - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

Following Kamala’s Script, Maryland Governor Vetoes Reparations Bill, Angering Black Voters He Will Need in White House ...

By vetoing a bill to study reparations, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has aligned himself with a long line of Black Democrats who prioritize white approval over their own base. With his veto earlier this month of legislation to study reparations for the …

Source: Black Agenda Report - Pending
Published on May 28, 2025

Under Fire Act, inmate firefighters could have a new pipeline to employment

When Andony Corleto first joined California’s Conservation Fire Camp Program as a prison inmate, he knew his criminal history barred him from working for any city, county or state fire department upon release. “Thousands of people like me have had their …

Source: The Daily Pilot - Calfornia - Pending
Published on May 27, 2025

Community Activists Create ‘Black Book’ To Empower Black Residents Amid Immigration Crackdown

Richard Claytor and Ron Bell, two dedicated community leaders from Boston, Massachusetts, have developed a crucial resource to help Black residents and other communities of color navigate increasing immigration enforcement actions under the Trump …

Source: NewsOne - Left-wing
Published on May 26, 2025

Former Rep. Charles Rangel Dies at 94: A Harlem Giant Whose Legacy Changed America.

Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) By any measure, Charles Bernard Rangel was a towering figure in American politics—a man whose journey from the backstreets of Harlem to the halls of Congress defined the very best of what American …

Source: ThyBlackMan - Center-right
Published on May 25, 2025

How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds

Criminal justice in the US is still riven with extraordinary inequities Osita Nwanevu Columnist at the Guardian US and a contributing editor at the New Republic. He is based in Baltimore Five years after 2020’s historic wave of racial justice protests, the …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 24, 2025

Jussie Smollett Settles With Chicago, Donates $50K to Youth Arts Nonprofit

The long-running legal battle between actor Jussie Smollett and the City of Chicago has come to an end. City officials announced Thursday that Smollett will pay $50,000 to the BBF Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts, a local nonprofit that serves …

Source: Chicago Defender - Illionis - Left-wing
Published on May 23, 2025

Will CT lawmakers expand parole eligibility?

Support trusted journalism in Connecticut. Join CT Mirror’s members today and make an impact. This story has been updated. Advocates, family members and friends of incarcerated individuals say it’s critical that a bill expanding eligibility for parole — …

Source: The Connecticut Mirror - Center-left

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 21:47 GMT

Washington Revels Announces Free Juneteenth Celebrations, Activities Across the DMV

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington Revels is announcing a series of free, family-friendly concerts and events to commemorate the end of slavery in America and to honor the rich history of the Civil Rights …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

Dr. Jamal Bryant expands boycott to Dollar General Nationwide

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From FAST to DIGNITY: Expanding the Movement for Corporate Accountability in Black America (Atlanta, Ga - May 29 - 2025) Pastor Jamal Bryant continues his charge on DEI rollbacks by major …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 15:46 GMT

Black American Gen Zers Use Social Media to Stay Connected to Entertainment, News, and Brands

3 in 4 Black Gen Z consumers use social media apps every day or almost every day, with YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram being their top-used platforms. IRVING, TX, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Social media is a powerful …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 20:31 GMT

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 14:23 GMT

Renowned Sculptor Selma Burke Honored in a Powerful, New Invitational African American Art Show in New Hope, PA

The Selma Burke Invitational African American Art Show Will Feature More Than 60 Works of the Artists She Mentored, Taught, and Inspired, May 31–June 29, 2025 PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phillips’ Mill …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 13:45 GMT

Artist Selma Burke Honored in a Powerful, New Invitational African American Art Show at Phillps' Mill in New Hope, PA

The Selma Burke Invitational African American Art Show Will Feature More Than 60 Works of the Artists She Mentored, Taught, and Inspired, May 31–June 29, 2025 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phillips’ Mill Community …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 15:21 GMT

Students’ Mock Continental Congress Coming to Delaware

DOVER, Del. – Delaware 250 has announced that middle and high school students across Delaware will have the opportunity this June to take part in a Mock Continental Congress, inspired by the Second Continental Congress that convened in Philadelphia, …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

Help Me Connect is a top spot for finding a doula in Minnesota

News Release May 28, 2025 Contact information One year after launching a list of doulas, Minnesota’s Help Me Connect website has grown to one of the largest lists of doulas in the state with extensive search features that make it easier than ever to find a …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Let’s Talk™ With Emily Schmalholz, Head of Special Events, The Capitol Theatre

The Capitol Theatre, designed by noted architect Thomas Lamb, opened in 1926 as a dignified playhouse with great decorative beauty and luxurious comfort. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Let’s Talk™: Thank you for joining …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

TravelingWiki's Jonathan Sutter Cited w/United Airlines, Airbus & Emirates as Leading Challenge to Existing Travel Norms

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter has been named as the leading compelling antithetical to the status quo in Autism & Aviation for Non Visible Disabilities DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the eve of extensive Midwest …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 10:59 GMT

EBC與Brokeree Solutions建立戰略知識合作夥伴關係，賦能全球交易社區

此次合作融合雙方交易專業知識與技術，旨在為全球交易者提供更智能的策略、教育和工具 TAIWAN, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 今日，EBC金融集團，全球領先金融經紀和資產管理公司，與全球多資產經紀商技術服務提供商 Brokeree Solutions 建立戰略知識合作夥伴關係。此次強強聯手標誌著EBC在構建透明化、教育型投資生態的征程上邁出重要一步；雙方將通過專業知識共享、創新技術及實用市場洞見，為全球交易者與投資者創造更大價值。 …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Dr. John Zielonka Voted Ottawa’s Best by Consumer Choice Awards for 2025

Marks Unprecedented 18th Win for Ottawa's Best Chiropractor OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ottawa Chiropractic & Natural Health Centre is proud to announce that Dr. John Zielonka has been named the …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Microplastics Emergency and Public Health: ALLATRA Shares Research at Bay Atlantic University

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 20, 2025, Bay Atlantic University and the Global Policy Institute, in collaboration with ALLATRA and the Creative Society, hosted a pivotal event that examined the …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 09:29 GMT

A Night of Global Unity and Artistic Brilliance: The Top 60 Masters Awards Illuminate Ferrara, Italy

2025 Ceremony by ArtTour International Dedicated to World Peace and the Transformative Power of Art FERRARA, FERRARA, ITALY, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The historic city of Ferrara came alive with creativity, connection, and purpose as …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 09:14 GMT

Kanika Hotels & Resorts Unveils Serenity Oasis Adults-Only Pool & Expands Facilities at Olympic Lagoon Resort Ayia Napa

Kanika Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Adults-Only Serenity Oasis Pool and Expands Recreational Facilities at Olympic Lagoon Resort Ayia Napa AYIA NAPA, CYPRUS, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In preparation for Summer 2025, Kanika Hotels …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 08:26 GMT

Swiss Visionary Heinz Marzohl Named ArtTour International Artist of the Year 2025

Heinz Marzohl named Artist of the Year 2025 at the Top 60 Masters Awards, the “Oscars of the Visual Arts,” dedicated this year to world peace. FERRARA, FERRARA, ITALY, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Honored at the Prestigious “Oscars of the …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 08:02 GMT

'Speechless' By Jakub Chmelar - Queer Music Video And Song Exploring Identity and Emotional Liberation

A visual protest and emotional origin story, showing Jakub Chmelar's rise from being censored by society to reclaiming his voice, identity, and dignity. NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jakub Chmelar Releases Debut …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

New Leadership Book 'Becoming the Compass' Now Available to Order

A transformative fable that equips leaders with clarity, resilience, and people-first principles for real-world impact COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wait is over. Becoming the Compass: A Leadership …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 07:13 GMT

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES ROMANTIC DARK COMEDY 'BETH + JEREMY AND STEVE'

Dark Age-Gap Comedy from Writer-Director Daniel M. Hill Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on May 30, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:39 GMT

ACE 5.0 Badminton Tournament Returns to Sungai Long with Expanded Categories and Prizes

KAJANG, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth edition of the ACE Badminton Tournament (ACE 5.0) will commence on June 21–22, 2024, at Long River Sport in Sungai Long. The event will feature over RM20,000 in cash and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:38 GMT

HypeFly Introduces Labubu Collectibles to India through its Platform

MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HypeFly India, the nation’s premier destination for authentic sneakers, streetwear, and exclusive collectibles, is proud to announce the launch of Labubu collectibles on its platform. This …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:33 GMT

The Scout Guide Salt Lake, Part of a Nationwide Franchise, Helps Celebrate Major Milestone of 100 Markets

The Scout Guide celebrates 100 markets nationwide—including Salt Lake—highlighting exceptional local businesses in print, online, and in person. SALT LAKE CITY , UT, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Scout Guide Salt Lake, …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:32 GMT

Caribbean Chamber in Europe Presents First ‘Caribbean Days’ in Paris

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE) is set to present the inaugural edition of Caribbean Days – Journées des Caraïbes in Paris, taking place at La Maison de l’Amérique Latine …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:23 GMT

InterContinental Phuket Resort Redefines Family Holidays: Fun, Adventure, and Unforgettable Memories Await

This summer, InterContinental Phuket Resort invites families to experience a joyful escape where every moment becomes a cherished memory. PHUKET, PHUKET, THAILAND, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This summer, InterContinental Phuket Resort …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:16 GMT

Vibha, an Education Nonprofit, Joins Hands with Punjab Development Commission to Drive Skill-Based Education Reform

A Public-Private Partnership that Aims to Enhance Industry-Relevant Skills and Employability Among the Youth in the state of Punjab CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, INDIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vibha, an education nonprofit, has entered into a …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:15 GMT

COGIC Charities Raises Nearly $200,000 for Churches and Members Affected by Tornado

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COGIC Charities has raised an impressive nearly $200,000 to support Church Of God In Christ (COGIC) churches and members impacted by the recent devastating tornado. The funds were raised …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:13 GMT

Take on the Sake Journey Again at Sake Meguri 2025 and Raise a Glass to Japan’s Sake Traditions

Explore over 150 premium sake labels from more than 20 distinguished breweries and Sake.sg’s exclusive collection at the event SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sip through Japan’s rich sake traditions as Sake Meguri, …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 05:59 GMT

Zion Ali, 23, Is Giving Chicago’s Youth a New Anthem — One of Healing, Hope, and Holding On

One Song, One City, One Mission: Zion Ali’s “Make It Through” Campaign Turns Chicago’s Streets Into Stages of Survival, Strength, and Soul CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where too many songs echo pain …

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