May 2025

Twin Brothers Graduate Together From Jackson State University, the Largest HBCU in Mississippi

Nationwide — Twin brothers Christian and Christopher Mannery have graduated from Jackson State University, an HBCU in Mississippi. Their journey was deeply influenced by the memory of their late older brother, Devon, who had attended JSU before tragically passing away in 2016.Christian and Christopher started at JSU in 2020, driven by a promise to finish what […]

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NAACP and Adobe Celebrate the Return of the Cinematic Shorts Competition and the launch of the Creative Fellowship

(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, CA – The NAACP, in partnership with Adobe, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the NAACP Cinematic Shorts Competition and the launch of the NAACP Creative Fellowship. These programs reaffirm the NAACP’s commitment to securing equitable opportunities in the entertainment industry and empowering emerging talented creatives. Through these initiatives, the NAACP

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Why aren’t Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?

By Greg Rosalsky President Trump has been upending the global economy in the name of bringing manufacturing back. President Joe Biden signed into law massive investments aimed at doing something similar. The American manufacturing sector is reviving after decades of decay. But there’s something a bit weird undercutting this movement to reshore factory jobs: American manufacturers

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Democratic legislator Jason Pizzo says he plans to run for governor in 2026

WLRN Public Media | By Sergio R. Bustos Former Florida Democratic Party leader Jason Pizzo, who left the party last month saying it was “dead,” said Sunday that he’s planning to run as an independent in the 2026 governor’s race. Pizzo, in an interview with CBS4 Facing South Florida’s Jim DeFede, revealed his gubernatorial plans after DeFede asked him directly

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Trump is Investigating a Chicago Public Schools’ Program For Black Boys

Nationwide — President Donald Trump’s administration is investigating whether Chicago Public Schools’ “Black Student Success Plan” violates federal antidiscrimination laws tied to DEI policies. The plan, which aims to support Black students, has faced criticism for leaving out other struggling student groups. The U.S. Department of Education launched the investigation after receiving a complaint from Defending

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Stock Market Today: Stocks pause U.S.-China rally with inflation on deck

By Martin Baccardax TheStreet U.S. equity futures nudged lower in early Tuesday trading as investors hit pause on one of the strongest rallies of the year heading into a key inflation reading prior to the opening bell. Stocks ended firmly higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 rising 3.26% for its strongest single-day gain in six weeks

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Millionaire money has poured into Miami. Meanwhile, locals are being pushed out

Miami-Dade County Millionaires are flocking to Miami faster than any other major metropolitan area in the country, save the Bay Area, a new report reveals. From 2014 to 2024, the Miami area’s millionaire population nearly doubled, ballooning by 94% to nearly 39,000 people, according to wealth consultant Henley & Partners and financial intelligence firm New

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Award-Winning Actor and Political Poet Addison Witt Champions Democracy Through Film, Literature, and Radical Reflection

Nationwide — Actor, educator, and political poet Addison Witt is once again turning heads with a powerful lineup of creative and cultural work debuting this summer. Best known for his celebrated career as a Hollywood talent manager and star of Lifetime’s Off the Leash, and London’s Top Dog Model, Witt is now stepping boldly into the national conversation

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