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Published on Jul 8, 2026

Photographer Aretta L. Baldon turns her lens in celebration of Atlanta’s Westside

“This exhibition tells a different story,” Aretta L. Boldon (right) said. Photo by Tabius McCoy/The Atlanta Voice On the Westside, Aretta L. Baldon says, a person can go from pre-K to becoming a doctor without ever leaving a one-mile radius, Atlanta …

Source: The Atlanta Voice - Georgia - Left-wing
Published on Jul 1, 2026

Generous Scholarship Opportunities for Talented African Students and Youths, in Lieu of Reparations - Part 16

Number Six of the 10-Point CARICOM Reparatory Program Proposal definitely stands a good chance of being implemented or practically achieved, if also because the issue of LITERACY and NUMERACY in the technologically advanced McLuhan Global Village of our …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2026

Race against time: As the US celebrates 250, Black History Month turns 100

At my school in Andhra Pradesh, we read Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Mark Twain; 1884) as a gripping tale of adventure. Untitled - Man With Flag by artist David Hammons (1943-). How real is the struggle? On just one parameter, US Federal Reserve and …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 19, 2026

Fact Sheet: Where to Experience Black History in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2026 – This year, we’re celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States. It also marks the 100th anniversary of the first national observance of Black history, initiated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study …

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Published on Jun 23, 2026

Juneteenth is not a history lesson we can afford to forget

By Gloria Swindler Boutte, first published at Commondreams.org Juneteenth celebrations in my town were lit. There were so many events I had a difficult time choosing which ones to attend. As a grandmother, I ended up at the event on the grounds of the …

Source: Muslim Network TV - Neutral
Published on Jun 23, 2026

Did Kamala Harris’s Silence on Gaza Cost Her the White House?

Kamala Harris at a campaign rally on November 04, 2024 in Allentown, Pennsylvania | Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The patron saint of the 2024 Democratic National Convention was Fannie Lou Hamer—recalcitrant sharecropper turned agitator and, like …

Source: Portside - Left-wing
Published on Jun 20, 2026

What was removed from US national parks? Trump admin lists 57 items in court filing

The Trump administration removed 57 exhibits, signs, books, and other materials from national parks and monuments across the United States, according to a court filing released on June 17, as per the court filing. The removals were part of a broader effort …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 19, 2026

A Tampa historian reflects on Juneteenth and the city's Black history

For Fred Hearns, the first curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History Center, Juneteenth is more than a holiday observed each June. It is a reminder of a history that continues to shape communities across Florida and one that he works to preserve …

Source: WUSF - Florida - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 18, 2026

It’s time for us to Know Thyself

By Al Calloway, Chairman, South Florida Community Partners, Inc. (SFCP) This is not a suggestion. This is a summons. We are launching the Know Thyself Grassroots Movement not as a program, but as a reckoning. A spiritual awakening. A cultural …

Source: The Westside Gazette - Florida - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2026

Nicaragua and The Miseducation of the People of the United States

Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) propaganda poster in Nicaragua. Image Asset Management/World History Archive Nicaragua is a living example of anti-imperialist resistance and people-centered development. The job of those in the U.S. is to …

Source: Black Agenda Report - Left-wing
Published on Jun 18, 2026

From Medgar Evers to Acadia, national parks rewrite the story

The National Park Service on Wednesday released a list of more than 60 changes it made at dozens of historic sites across the country as part of President Donald Trump’s order to scrub “disparaging” content about past Americans and focus visitors instead …

Source: E&E News - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2026

Bakersfield News Observer Takes Center Stage at Beale Library Juneteenth Event

By Cecil Egbele | Contributing Writer | California Local News Fellow In honor of Juneteenth, Beale Library hosted a celebration of Black newspaper history in Bakersfield on the first Saturday in June. Held in the library’s Local History section, the event …

Source: Observer Group Newspapers of Southern California - Pending
Published on Jun 10, 2026

Keepers of the word: The legacy and future of Black bookselling in Minnesota

Before there was a Strive. Before Black Garnet Books. Before the tweets, the crowdfunding campaigns, the ribbon cuttings with mayors — there was a bookstore at 3803 Nicollet Avenue South, in Minneapolis, run by a man named Clarence Carter. Challenge Books …

Source: Insight News - Minnesota - Left-wing
Published on Jun 11, 2026

Strive Bookstore: Story, community, and commerce at the heart of downtown Minneapolis

Walk into Strive Bookstore at 825 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis and you step into a space built on a conviction: that stories shape identity, that representation heals, and that a community bookstore can do real economic and cultural work at the …

Source: Insight News - Minnesota - Left-wing
Published on Jun 10, 2026

D.A.S. Baton Honors Award, Living Histories Freedom Ball Fundraiser are set for Saturday in Springfield

Two events this weekend in Springfield will focus on community and resiliency. Timmons Hall and the Community Church Collaborative will host the D.A.S. Baton Honors Award and the Living Histories Freedom Ball Fundraiser. The awards event has free admission …

Source: KSMU - Missouri - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 12, 2026

Herald Community Calendar for week of June 12

The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to CommunityCalendar@FarmvilleHerald.com. JUNE 11 FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY — Sharon …

Source: The Farmville Herald - Virginia - Pending
Published on Jun 11, 2026

Longtime L.A. activist celebrates 103th birthday

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — She has witnessed nearly every major chapter of modern American history. She lived through the Great Depression, World War II, the civil rights movement, and the rise of the digital age. On June 8 — her 104th birthday — Our …

Source: Wave Newspapers - California - Left-wing

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 22:38 GMT

Juneteenth Exchange Brings National Leaders Together for a Day of Innovation, Investment, and Impact

Rancho Cordova, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rancho Cordova, California – June 19, 2026 – Visit Rancho Cordova proudly joined the City of Rancho Cordova and Executive Member Group in celebrating the successful inaugural Juneteenth Exchange, a first-of …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 17:27 GMT

USNA Class of 1980: A Class of Trailblazers

By Mass Communication Specialist 1stClass Lindsey Kish, NHHC Communication and Outreach Division The United States Naval Academy (USNA) has producedrenowned leadersthroughout its180-year history.Among its most significant graduating classes was the …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 05:12 GMT

Awesome Experience Launches New Website for Psychiatric Care in Waldorf, Maryland

Waldorf psychiatric practice unveils enhanced digital platform featuring therapy, medication management, and telehealth services across Southern Maryland WALDORF, MD, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Awesome Experience …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 15:17 GMT

Qlarant Foundation Awards Grants and Sponsorships to All Applicants

Easton, MD, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qlarant Foundation, the mission arm of Qlarant, proudly announces the recipients of its 2026 grant awards program and that it will sponsor all 138 of this year’s grant applicants with access to a unique, …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 14:32 GMT

New Historical Novel Explores America's Worst Maritime Disaster and the Violence of the Reconstruction Era

Charleston, SC, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palmetto Publishing releases a new historical fiction novel, The Sultana's Saboteur, a visceral exploration of the Reconstruction Era written by Danny T. and Elizabeth P. Ferguson. The novel places a …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Board of Trustees Chair Gregory Morrison and Wife Debra Establish Distinguished Endowed Chair to Advance Scientific ...

Atlanta, GA, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Gregory and Debra Morrison Distinguished Endowed Chair of the School of Arts and Sciences, made possible through the …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Legacy Tour Returns to Northern California July 11–12

America's longest-running African American touring rodeo brings championship competition, living history, and family entertainment back to the Bay Area OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bill Pickett Invitational …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 09:30 GMT

The FY2027 African American Cemetery and Graves Fund Grant Cycle Is Now Open

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources is pleased to announce that the Fiscal Year 2027 African American Cemetery and Graves Fund (AACGF) grant cycle is now open. Read on to learn more, find out if a grave or cemetery is eligible for funding, and …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 22:49 GMT

VidaBay Snap Turns Streetside Moments Into Instant Giftable E-Ink Keepsakes; Global “Snap It & Show It” Contest Launches

Battery-free and pocket-sized, the e-ink magnet brings tangible warmth to casual city walks, chance meetups and spontaneous everyday moments NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most photos we snap during city walks, …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 22:45 GMT

2026 Summer Finalists Announced by Charleston International Music Competition

International Performers Recognized During a Season of Musical Learning, Practice, and Artistic Discovery CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charleston International Music Competition (CIMC) has announced the …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 22:43 GMT

PADRA Clinic Brings Hair Transplant Consultations to the Heart of Toronto's Taste of the Middle East Festival

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands of visitors gathered at Nathan Phillips Square from July 3–5 for the annual Taste of the Middle East Festival, celebrating food, culture, music, and football. Among the exhibitors …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 22:17 GMT

National 'Better Together Film Festival' Brings Communities Together Throughout July 2026

Across America, neighbors are coming together to watch films and have conversations that inspire connection and problem solving. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Throughout this month, July 2026, in alignment with …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 22:07 GMT

Visit Türkiye Without Leaving Chicago: The Turkish Festival Returns to Tinley Park This August

Free entrance to a massive Grand Bazaar TINLEY PARK, IL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experience the magic, energy, and unmatched hospitality of Türkiye right in the Chicago area. The highly anticipated Turkish Festival …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 22:06 GMT

Families Matter Celebrates Community Impact at Annual Collaborate & Celebrate Dinner Gala

Faith-based nonprofit highlights the life-changing impact of fatherhood, mentoring and family-strengthening programs across Memphis MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families Matter recently welcomed 200 community leaders, …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

Tony’s Roofs Discusses the Benefits of Seasonal Roof Inspections for Identifying Potential Problems Early

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A roof is one of the most important components of a home, providing protection from rain, wind, sunlight, temperature changes, and seasonal weather conditions. Because roofing …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 21:50 GMT

Community Members Protest to Block the Bulldozing of LA’s Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Defend Ballona Wetlands community members say heavy machinery must be kept out of this crucial ecosystem. MARINA DEL REY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concerned community members, united under the Defend Ballona Wetlands …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 21:45 GMT

How Storm Inspections Help Identify Water Entry Areas in Roofing Systems

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Storm activity can create roof concerns that are not always visible from the ground. Wind, heavy rain, hail, fallen branches, and fast-moving weather systems can affect shingles …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

Damaged Roof Decking May Require Replacement During Roof Installation, Contractors Say

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roof replacement projects occasionally reveal hidden structural issues beneath existing shingles, with deteriorated roof decking among the more common discoveries. Although roof decking …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 21:30 GMT

How Roof Failures Can Allow Moisture to Spread Through Insulation and Drywall

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roof failures often begin as small exterior problems, but once moisture enters a structure, the damage can move beyond shingles, flashing, or decking. Water intrusion from a …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 21:28 GMT

California Arts Council Selects Scansion as Strategic Planning Consultant

Consultant will support state arts agency in developing next strategic plan to guide priorities, partnerships, grantmaking, and public service SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Arts Council (CAC) …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 21:22 GMT

Step.co Introduces a Health Focused Approach to Fitness Built Around Strength, Cardio, and Mobility

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Step.co is introducing a new way to think about staying active, one built around balanced movement, long term health, and the belief that every type of movement matters. …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

New Post-Apocalyptic Mystery “Shadows Beneath the Ruins” Marks Fourth Installment in The Enclave Mystery Series

Author Kim A. Pierce, writing as Jake B. Cage, returns with a tale of buried secrets, fractured alliances, and a killer who strikes from the shadows PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kim A. Pierce, writing …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 20:58 GMT

Glenwood Springs Branch Library to Host Free Local Author Showcase Featuring 28+ Writers on July 25

From an International Book Award winner to a national Wrangler Award recipient, Garfield County authors span genres and generations at a free community event. GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Glenwood …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 20:51 GMT

LiveShareNow Expands App-Free Wedding Platform With Scavenger Hunts, Video Memories

New interactive experiences let wedding guests share photos, videos, and private keepsake messages — no app download required. MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LiveShare, the app-free wedding photo and video sharing …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

John Wayne Cancer Foundation Donates $60K to Camp for Young Cancer Fighters

The ocean adventure camp is for 24 young adult cancer fighters at Emerald Bay on Catalina Island — the same waters enjoyed by the Wayne family for decades. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When John Wayne and …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 19:45 GMT

WOMEN-LED TOURISM ALLIANCE WINS $2.4M DESTINATION MARKETING CONTRACT DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH TO COLLEGE PARK, GA

Destination Must Visit Tourism® Alliance Incorporated brings a fresh strategy to the Atlanta suburb supporting local small and other hospitality businesses. COLLEGE PARK, GA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a rigorous …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

Arts Garage Launches Celebrity Doodle Auction to Benefit Downtown Delray's Arts Hub

Original Sketches from Aubrey Plaza, Gina Gershon, Ann Hampton Callaway and More Go Up For Bid July 29 DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arts Garage, a Visual & Performing Arts Center in Downtown Delray …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

The Miami Takeover Expands The Art of Laughter/Comedy Vybez Festival Lineup With Toni Braxton Tribute By Latasha Bla’q

The Miami Takeover Festival will host the largest Black standup comedy & R&B music festival of the Summer. MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Miami Takeover will kick off its three-day urban …

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