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Published on 14:09 GMT

New Foster School opens in Evanston’s historic African-American Fifth Ward : ‘Joyful day’

“Foster Elementary School is back,” declared Nichole Pinkard, president of the Evanston-Skokie School District 65 Board of Education, at an opening celebration Friday, Aug. 7. The launch of the new Foster School represents a historic day for D65 and …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on 18:14 GMT

W&M Lemon Project Aids African American Research

By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and Guide Some Black residents in Williamsburg continue to spot some of their obscure ancestors in their own family tree by using the genealogical archives at the Lemon Project at William and Mary. This …

Source: New Journal and Guide - Virginia - Left-wing
Published on 15:57 GMT

St. Mary Welcomes Its New Pastor To Nation’s Only African American Basilica

New Journal and Guide Staff Report NORFOLK, VA Parishioners of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception held a “get-to-know” question-and-answer session for its new pastor, Father Sean Prince. Father Prince replaces the ever-popular and “loved …

Source: New Journal and Guide - Virginia - Left-wing
Published on 03:07 GMT

Faith-based screenings expand early dementia detection among African Americans

Alter Dementia, Dementia Care Aware (DCA) and SageNavigator facilitated more than 100 free, community-based cognitive screenings at the 2026 Alter Dementia Summit and Aging Well Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, for the 100 Minds Screening Project. Out of 106 …

Source: Medical News - Neutral
Published on 01:43 GMT

BCSD event aims to support African American students and families

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield City School District held its Little Black Scholars Big Dreams event at the end of July to welcome newly enrolled African American students and their families ahead of the new school year. The event featured …

Source: 23 ABC News - California - Pending
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Conservative Blacks Call Out the Smithsonian's Terrible Take on Black American History

Earl Walker Jackson, a Black church bishop, author, and political commentator, had some choice words about the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and its descent into anti-American, woke indoctrination that demonizes the American experience, …

Source: Red State - Right-wing
Published on Aug 10, 2026

‘Remember Me’ Highlights Black Americans’ Self-Expression in Early Photography

In our era of screens and proliferous imagery, it strains the imagination to comprehend a time before photography. Two centuries ago, an inventor named Nicéphore Niépce took the very first picture of his courtyard in France by fitting a pewter plate into …

Source: Colossal - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Capillaroscopy Is Critical in African-American Evaluations of Raynaud’s Phenomenon

NASHVILLE, TN — Nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) is a crucial tool for assessing diagnostic microvascular abnormalities in patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP). A recent study sought to determine whether skin pigmentation affects the interpretability of …

Source: U.S. Medicine - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

7th annual Shake Rag Festival honors Bowling Green’s historic African American district

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -The seventh annual Shake Rag Festival returned this weekend, bringing the community together on East Third Street for a block party celebrating the history of the Shake Rag Historic District, an African American community founded …

Source: WBKO - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on 20:18 GMT

GRAAHI to host annual Rhythm Walk & Health Fair this Saturday

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute is bringing a summer tradition back to Ottawa Hills Park this Saturday for its 18th annual Rhythm Run & Family Health Fair. The event begins at 8 a.m. with a 5-K run and walk …

Source: WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM - Michigan - Pending
Published on 20:36 GMT

Efforts Continue To Preserve Louisiana's Oldest Black Church

Efforts to save the first African-American church in Louisiana now have the support of an engineering firm. Preservation groups and volunteers are working alongside church leaders to save the 209-year-old First African Baptist Church on Third Street in New …

Source: WJBO - Louisiana - Pending
Published on 18:24 GMT

The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is the Matcha Filter?

This week's dispatch has it all: the indomitable spirit of internet perverts, a genre of music named for its awfulness, slang that didn't come from African-American vernacular English, and a couple of YouTubers who out-earned Star Wars. As always, …

Source: Lifehacker - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 13:26 GMT

John Edgar Wideman’s American Vernacular

Books & the Arts / August 11, 2026 John Edgar Wideman’s American vernacular The master novelist offers a view of a United States defined by its cultures of improvisation. Ad Policy Illustration by Joe Ciardiello. This article appears in the …

Source: The Nation - Left-wing
Published on 18:13 GMT

National Black Church Initiative and ACHDC Issue Statement on Childhood Vaccine Policy Changes

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, and the American Clinical …

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Published on 16:00 GMT

National Black Church Initiative Launches Cryptocurrency Education Program with Industry Leaders

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, has launched a comprehensive …

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Published on 20:33 GMT

How sports pressure can affect teen anxiety

Pexels.com royalty-free image #3886098, uploaded by user RF._.studio, retrieved from https://www.pexels.com/photo/african-american-football-player-woman-warming-up-3886098/ on December 10th, 2020. License details available at https:…

Source: 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan - Indiana - Pending
Published on 09:27 GMT

As Chicago rethinks its monuments, an artist surrounds George Washington with ‘Other Washingtons’

Chicago (CNN) — In Chicago, a lone statue of George Washington is now surrounded by “Other Washingtons,” which take the form of blue flags bearing the faces of Black Americans who bear the same last name. They include a range of notable figures and local …

Source: Apple Valley News Now (KAPP) - Washington State - Pending
Published on 16:24 GMT

Guest essay: Evanston artist, 93, celebrated Black life, was witness to history

Sign up for our free newsletters! Raymond Sanders in his coach house studio in 2024. After he retired, Sanders enlisted his sons to help him refurbish the old coach house. Credit: Vanessa Filley There is an African proverb that says when an elder passes …

Source: Evanston RoundTable - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 10:49 GMT

2026 50 Over 50: Investment

View the list: A-F Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images50 OVER 50 HIGHLIGHT Lara Abrash 58 | Chair, Deloitte Lara Abrash leads the board of directors of Deloitte US, the nation's largest professional services organization, governing a firm of more than 180 …

Source: Forbes - Neutral

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:13 GMT

National Black Church Initiative and ACHDC Issue Statement on Childhood Vaccine Policy Changes

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, and the American Clinical …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

National Black Church Initiative Launches Cryptocurrency Education Program with Industry Leaders

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, has launched a comprehensive …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 19:24 GMT

BILL PICKETT INVITATIONAL RODEO RIDES INTO FORT WORTH AUGUST 15 FOLLOWING AN EXCITING ATLANTA WEEKEND

Texas Connection Buckle Series Championship continues as Atlanta celebrated top Legacy Series competitors and Soul Country Music Star™ Atlanta Regional Winner ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bill Pickett …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 11:41 GMT

Commercial Real Estate Titan, Audra L. Cunningham Launches ACRE Consultants for Conflict-Free Tenant Representation

Unveiled at an elite debut keynoted by Mayor Andre Dickens, ACRE Consultants commands a 20M SF track record as a Black woman-owned firm from Atlanta to D.C. ATLANTA AND WASHINGTON, D.C., GA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elevating …

Distribution channels: Real Estate & Property Management ...

Published on August 10, 2026 - 17:13 GMT

From Colonial Virginia to Washington, DC: André Kearns Recovers the Ancestors History Tried to Erase

WA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In ‘Finding Cornerstone Stories,’ author/genealogist traces his family’s 250-year American story — and leads readers through the path to finding their own WASHINGTON, D.C. and BOSTON …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

MARTHA'S VINEYARD AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FINAL DAYS OF PROGRAMMING

OAK BLUFFS, MA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARTHA'S VINEYARD AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FINAL DAYS OF PROGRAMMING STAR POWER, EVENTS AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUE AT …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Movie Industry ...
Published on July 29, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Black History Blooms at Southampton African American Museum’s Annual Fundraiser

The annual fundraiser honored community leadership while supporting the museum’s exhibitions, programs and continued growth NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM), brought …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 04:42 GMT

AACUC Annual Conference Celebrates Leadership, Legacy and Bold Action Across the Credit Union Movement

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 450 credit union executives, emerging leaders, industry partners and retirees gathered for the African-American Credit Union Coalition’s (AACUC) 2026 Annual Conference, a four- …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 20:51 GMT

Epworth Foundation's 24th Annual Golf Tournament Combines $1 Million Prize Shot With Year-Round Community Impact

CMTS leads as Presenting Sponsor alongside Denver International Airport and for August 14 tournament supporting scholarships, youth, and hunger relief DENVER, FL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Epworth Foundation will …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

GUNGNIR Publishes 'The A.R.C.,' a Darkly Funny Graphic Novel

Tim Disney, JC Lacek, and Vincent Jolas Dubourg use a satirical pandemic story to examine money, power, and the collapse of public trust LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GUNGNIR published "The A.R.C.,…

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 20:24 GMT

MY ARCADE® HEADS TO GAMESCOM WITH AN EXCITING LINEUP OF NEW OFFICIALLY LICENSED RETRO GAMING DEVICES

Attendees Can Experience the Jukebox Arcade, Atari Gamestation Go, All-New SEGA Additions, and the Pixel Pocket Pro Lineup Hands-On LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- My Arcade®, a leading manufacturer of premium retro …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Conferences & Trade Fairs ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 20:14 GMT

CLLCTIVLY Launches $1.28 Million Kindred Abundance Investment in Greater Baltimore’s Social Economy

Inaugural initiative awards $705,000 to 25 recipients, reserves $75,000 for Rapid Response Grants, and establishes a $500,000 zero-interest loan fund BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CLLCTIVLY has announced …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 20:12 GMT

Sacramento Landscape Contractor Reports Growing Demand for Drought-Tolerant Yard Renovations

Homeowners across the Sacramento region are asking for drought-tolerant redesigns as another triple-digit summer strains lawns and water bills. ORANGEVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sacramento is in the middle of …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Companies ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 20:09 GMT

Rev. Dr. Sterling L. Eaton Awarded Honorary Doctor of Philosophy by Nobel University

Recognition honors his leadership in ministry, organizational development, military service, nonprofit engagement, and community impact LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nobel University has awarded Rev. Dr. …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

The Kulpa Foundation Opens Applications for the Kulpa Future Leaders Scholarship

The scholarship provides a one-time $2,500 award to students who have overcome significant medical and financial hardship. COHASSET, MA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kulpa Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded by …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

IndiGO Auto Group Expands Northern California Presence With Acquisition of Five Luxury Automotive Dealerships

New Ownership Brings indiGO Auto Group’s Leadership, Resources and Award-Winning Client Experience to Five Luxury Dealerships in the San Francisco Bay Area SAN RAFAEL , CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- indiGO Auto Group …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

Greater Baltimore Mobilizes More Than $1.36 Million for Black-Led Organizations Through CLLCTIVGive

5,092 donations benefited 136 organizations during the 24-hour campaign, marking CLLCTIVGive’s fourth consecutive million-dollar year BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greater Baltimore mobilized $1,363,382 for …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

AIM to Exhibit at the 2026 Castle Rock Summer Home Show

ENGLEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AIM, a Colorado-based provider of custom window treatments and lighting control solutions, will exhibit at the Castle Rock Summer Home Show, taking place August 14-16 at the …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 19:28 GMT

Windsor International Black Film Festival Returns for Third Edition with 31 Films, August 13 to 16, 2026

Nollywood icon Patience Ozokwor (Mama G) joins WIBFF 2026, presented with the Black Scholars Institute, for four days of film, culture and celebration. WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Windsor International …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 19:24 GMT

BILL PICKETT INVITATIONAL RODEO RIDES INTO FORT WORTH AUGUST 15 FOLLOWING AN EXCITING ATLANTA WEEKEND

Texas Connection Buckle Series Championship continues as Atlanta celebrated top Legacy Series competitors and Soul Country Music Star™ Atlanta Regional Winner ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bill Pickett …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 19:17 GMT

NBA Legend Eddie Johnson to Receive Inaugural Positively Powerful Ally Award on October 9, 2026

New honor recognizes men who champion the advancement of women through visible leadership, advocacy, and action. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Positively Powerful Development Corporation (PPDC) is proud to …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

Draft City Taproom & Eatery Grand Opening Headlines Outlets at the Dells’ 20th Anniversary Celebration

Draft City Self-Pour Taproom & Eatery will celebrate its grand opening at Outlets at the Dells on Saturday, August 15, 2026. WISCONSIN DELLS, WI, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Draft City Self-Pour Taproom & Eatery …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

Farmingdale’s Alpha Sigma Phi Wins First-Ever Grand Senior President Cup

The award recognizes the chapter’s outstanding commitment to leadership, scholarship, community service, and creating a lasting impact at Farmingdale. FARMINGDALE, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Farmingdale chapter …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:35 GMT

Six Degrees Consulting Brings Enterprise-Level Security Upgrades to Rural Schools

Summer months give K-12 districts an opportunity to modernize infrastructure, strengthen defenses ahead of new school year CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rural school districts educate nearly one in six U.S. …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

Scarborough’s Hollow Returns Sept. 26 With Expanded 2026 Fall Festival

Expanded immersive fall fantasy festival debuts new adventures, live entertainment, and artisan experiences Sept. 26-Nov. 1. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recognized as Favorite Faery/Fantasy Festival at …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

Red Light Method Accelerates National Expansion With 17th Studio Opening in Commack, Long Island

Franchise founded by Club Pilates creator Allison Beardsley expands its New York presence as more than 70 locations move through development nationwide COMMACK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Red Light Method, the fast- …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

CIELO ROOFTOP DETROIT PARTNERS WITH THE PHOENIX TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL ZERO PROOF ON THE ROOF' ALCOHOL-FREE EVENT

High-Energy, Substance-Free Night out with Mocktails, Music, and Meaningful Connections August 14, 2026 – 9:00PM-1:00AM DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Zero-Proof on the Roof: A Substance-Free Night Out WHEN …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Forward Deployed Engineer: Second Talent on Asia's 2026 Talent Shift

US, European, and Australian companies are increasingly sourcing forward-deployed engineers from Asia, citing cost, speed, and time-zone overlap. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Second Talent (ST), an Asia- …

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