Across The Nation
Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman in Congress, Dies at 49
After a three-year struggle with brain cancer, Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away on March 23 at the...
Two Time Heavyweight Champ George Forman Dies Friday at Age of 76
Boxing Legend & Grill Magnate George Foreman died Friday surrounded by loved ones, his family said
The family of "Big" George Foreman, one of the...
Celebration of Life: Leaders Remember Dr. Hazel N. Dukes At Packed Harlem Funeral
The first female president of the NAACP's New York State Conference, Dr. Hazel Dukes, was a key player in the civil rights movement and...
Dems Protest, Heckle Trump At SOTU Address, Latimer Says It’s “Inappropriate”
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) heckled President Trump early in his speech, leading to Green's removal from the House chamber where the president was addressing...
Byron Donalds Looks to Make History as the First Black Governor of Florida
In a bold and historic move, U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has officially declared his candidacy for the Florida governorship in the 2026 election. If...
Governor Wes Moore Appointed to U.S. Council of Governors
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the bipartisan Council of Governors, a distinguished group dedicated to enhancing collaboration...
NNPA Launches National Public Education and Selective Buying Campaign
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, has announced the planning and implementation of a national public education and...
Congress Launches Task Force to Declassify JFK, RFK, MLK, UAPs, Epstein List, COVID-19, and 9/11 Files
In a major push for government transparency, a new congressional task force dedicated to declassifying federal secrets has been established. Announced today, the Task Force...
TikTok Has Three Days Left: Black Americans Exploring Fanbase as an Alternative
The clock is ticking for TikTok in the United States. With a January 19 deadline looming, the popular social media app faces the possibility...
Trump Announces Creation of External Revenue Service to Shift Tax Burden Overseas
Washington, D.C.—President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to establish a new federal agency, the External Revenue Service (ERS), tasked with collecting tariffs, duties, and...
The California Fire Crisis: A Failure of Prevention and Budgeting
California’s history with wildfires is well-documented. These destructive events are not recent; they are an inherent aspect of the state’s landscape. Yet, the ongoing...
Tragedy Strikes New Orleans: Terrorist Attack Leaves 15 Dead on New Year’s Day
New Orleans, Louisiana – In the early hours of January 1, 2025, New Orleans’ festive French Quarter turned into a scene of tragedy when...
Fani Willis Disqualified from Trump Election Interference Case Amid Relationship Concerns
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been disqualified from prosecuting the election interference case against Donald Trump following a decision by the Georgia...
FEMA Spends Billions on Migrants While Hurricane Victims Struggle Without Aid
Washington, D.C. – As the Atlantic hurricane season rages on, FEMA is facing mounting criticism for allocating significant funds to the migrant crisis while...
George Floyd’s Uncle Joins March For Sonya Massey In Chicago
A rally for Sonya Massey was held Saturday, August 3rd at the Chicago Police Department headquarters in Chicago.
Many activists said they were sending a...
Thousands Converge on DC Protesting Netanyahu’s Visit To Congress By Lisa Hansom
On July 24, thousands of Americans of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and faiths, and from across the political spectrum, assembled in Washington DC to...
Barack Obama Announced Plaza At Obama Presidential Center Will Be Renamed in Honor of John Lewis
On Wednesday, July 17th, the fourth anniversary of his passing, former President Barack Obama announced that the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center will...
Thousands Converge on DC Protesting Netanyahu’s Visit To Congress. [Video]
Thousands of protesters gathered on Wednesday within sight of the US Capitol building, denouncing Israel’s war in Gaza and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Derickson Lawrence Fires Counsel To Lead In Post Trial Phase And To File Motion For New Trial
Black Westchester has learned that Derickson Lawrence, 67, FinTech CEO from the City of Mount Vernon severed his relationship from his Counsel of Record....
NAACP & Students Sue Shenandoah County for Naming Public Schools After Defenders of Slavery
A lawsuit filed by students and the Virginia NAACP against the Shenandoah County School Board charges that Shenandoah has violated Title VI of the...
