My Head Start Success Story BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE —Interestingly, though memories have faded, Head Start set the foundation for a hunger for knowledge that has permeated my li ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134718

COMMENTARY: Women of Color Shape Our Past and Future MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN RECORDER — Every March, Women’s History Month invites us to pause and honor the women whose courage, intellect, and leadership ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134715 #BlackSky

Advocates Raise Alarm Over ICE Operation, MOU and Detention Risks in Baltimore County THE AFRO — “This is highly problematic given many of the charges that land people in county correctional facilities to begin with are for misdemea ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134706

Pete Buttigieg to Join Mayor Randall Woodfin for Community Town Hall in Birmingham THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “Secretary Buttigieg has been one of the leading voices in the country on infrastructure investment, economic development, ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134703 #BlackSky

WATCH: Week One – NNPA’s “Leadership Matters” Video Series NNPA NEWSWIRE — This powerful debut episode of NNPA’s 2026 Leadership Matters video series spotlights two transformative national leaders who embo ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134696 #BlackSky

OP-ED: NNPA Launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” Video Series NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America is pleased to formally announce the lau ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134621 #BlackSky

PRESS ROOM: PMG and Cranbrook Horizons-Upward Bound Launch Journey Fellowship Cohort 2 NNPA NEWSWIRE — With this program, I was able to see that my peers were more than the narrative I had given them,” says Alan Carlisle, 10th-grade ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134618 #BlackSky

Los Angeles Summit Brings Together Leaders to Tackle Poverty and Affordability NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hosted by the City’s Community Investment for Families Department, the 2026 “Making LA Affordable for All: A Summit on Equity, A ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134616 #BlackSky

Civil Rights TV Launches 24/7 Network Focused on Black History, Education and Equity NNPA NEWSWIRE — Civil Rights TV offers round-the-clock programming that includes documentaries, live discussions, news analysis, educational content ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134613 #BlackSky

REVIEW: The Ultimate Hot Girl Summer Getaway: Sunseeker Resort Florida NNPA NEWSWIRE — I had a recent visit and was left in awe, from the high-quality service, the astonishing property, and the warm professional staff. ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134608 #BlackSky

COMMENTARY: How You Stop a Prescription Medicine is as Important as How You Start  NNPA NEWSWIRE — This is a complex issue with high stakes for patients. Older adults, in particular, are often prescribed multiple drugs by different ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134603 #BlackSky

PRESS ROOM: From Congress to Corporate America: NNPA Spotlights Visionaries in New Video Series NNPA NEWSWIRE — For the next six weeks and beyond the “Leadership Matters” video series will be repeatedly broadcast on the NNPA’s www.BlackPr ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134548 #BlackSky

Poll Shows Support for Policies That Help Families Afford Child Care BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working pare ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134518

Trump’s MAGA Allies are Creating Executive Order Plan to Steal the 2026 Midterms NNPA NEWSWIRE — The document that could lead to an executive order proposes using the claim that China interfered with the 2020 elections as grounds ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134498 #BlackSky

Reflecting on Black History Milestones in Birmingham AL THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — As we bring Black History Month to a close here’s a look at some historic Birmingham milestones since the city’s founding ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134472 #BlackSky

OP-ED: One Hundred Years of Black Workers Telling the Truth NNPA NEWSWIRE — … history provides a framework for understanding what happened in Minnesota this January, when Black journalists Don Lemon and Geo blackpressusa.com?p=1134460 #BlackSky

PRESS ROOM: Civil Rights TV Launches in Selma as the World’s First 24/7 Civil Rights Television Network ARIZONA INFORMANT — Civil Rights TV operates continuously on the Connect To Your City OTT platform powered by Connect2OTT, offering documentaries, n ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134403 #BlackSky

Ghana Mourns a Son of the African World BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - A ceremony in Accra honored Reverend Jesse L. Jackson and reflected on the deep ties he built between Ghana, Africa, and the ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134355

OP-ED: Meta Deleted Me. I Still Don’t Know Why. And neither will you. BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE: Years of credibility, commentary, and public record—gone with no explanation, no appeal, and a mandatory referral to federal ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134332

More than a Mission: Paying It Forward for the Future of Education BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — I believe in paying it forward, not just within the walls of my school or community, but across the profession. Over the ye ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134325

AFL-CIO Remembers Legendary Civil Rights Leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond  America’s unions mourn the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a tower ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134203

IN MEMORIAM: Eternal Salute to The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. NNPA NEWSWIRE — On behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America, we extend our sincerest c ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134193 #BlackSky

IN MEMORIAM: Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. Passes Away at 84 NY AMSTERDAM NEWS — In the early 1960s when young activists were fighting against race-based discrimination Jackson was among them, unaware of the r ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134186 #BlackSky

Alabama Burger Joint Cooking Up 200 Free Meals to Share ‘A Little Love’ BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “Last year was hard financially for a lot of people,” Crystal Peterson says. “We want to introduce (our new brand) to peopl ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134178 #BlackSky

Rising Optimism Among Small and Middle Market Business Leaders Suggests Growth for Alabama THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Inflation remains the top concern for small business owners. Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, many anticipated ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134168 #BlackSky

Cuts to Childcare Grants Leave Rural Students in Limbo BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Major changes to a federal childcare grant program have forced student parents across the country to scramble for care in t ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134166

Old Tradition, New Line: Black Line Dancers Create Community in Sacramento SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — At the center of it all is Nights in the Valley, a Black-led line dancing group founded by Sumarah Lewis, 26, and Quincy Middl ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134161 #BlackSky

Higher Love: Valentine’s Day Books for Embracing Spirituality SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Given that the stores are awash in red roses, balloons, chocolates, and sentimental cards, there’s no question that love — ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134155 #blackSky

‘Atlanta Shows Up for Atlanta’: City Declares Feb. 12 Kenan Thompson Day THE ATLANTA VOICE — “It feels monumental, man,” Thompson said when asked what it meant to be honored by the city. “It’s so funny to me that ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134151 #BlackSky

Ed. Dept. Dismissed 90% of Discrimination Cases, Report Says WORD IN BLACK — At the same time, the Government Accountability Office found that the administration’s attempt to lay off about half of the depart ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134107 #BlackSky

Civil Rights Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Unite to Challenge Trump Administration Policies NY CARIB NEWS — Representative Yvette Clarke of New York, chair of the CBC, accused the administration of pursuing policies that undermine civil rig ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134094 #BlackSky

Food Pyramid Blind Spots: What Supermarket Civil Rights Teaches Us  WORD IN BLACK — During the civil rights and Black power movements, Black communities across the country pushed to expand the meaning of Black pr ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134090 #BlackSky

Discrimination in City Contracts OAKLAND POST — A long-awaited disparity study funded by the City of Oakland shows dramatic evidence that city government is practicing a deeply embe ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134083 #BlackSky

Barbados – PM Mia Mottley Sweeps to Victory in Elections, Third Time NY CARIB NEWS — Mottley, 60, follows former Grenadian Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, who earlier this year announced he was bowing out of active ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134080 #BlackSky

Single in the City: Swipe Fatigue and Choosing Yourself This Valentine’s Day THE AFRO — When swipe fatigue collides with Valentine’s pressure, the message becomes distorting, like maybe you’re doing something wrong, so yo ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134077 #BlackSky

COMMENTARY: The Resistance Needs Rent Money OUR WEEKLY NEWS — The right understands something the left keeps pretending not to: Power requires infrastructure, and infrastructure requires money ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134072 #BlackSky

Vernon AME Church Absorbed the Terror of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Now It Will ‘Teach Truth.’ OKLAHOMA EAGLE — Church officials say Vernon is the last remaining Black-owned structure still standing in the area after it was rebuilt in 1925. �� ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134066 #BlackSky

Metro Surge Nears End After Community Resistance, Not State Cooperation MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN RECORDER — Border czar Tom Homan announced on Feb. 12 that Immigration and Customs’ “Metro Surge” would soon wrap up opera ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134063 #BlackSky

Schwalb Targets Alleged Slumlord Network in First-of-Its-Kind Racketeering Lawsuit WASHINGTON INFORMER — “Today, we’re dismantling the Razjooyan slumlord empire,” Attorney General Brian Schwalb said in announcing the lawsuit ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134058 #BlackSky

Laila Edwards Makes Olympic History with Breakthrough Goal for Team USA LA FOCUS NEWSPAPER — Laila Edwards made history in Milan, Italy, becoming the first Black woman to score an Olympic goal for Team USA after sealing ... blackpressusa.com?p=1134055 #BlackSky

Why Black Parents Should Consider Montessori BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — I have found that there are some educational approaches that consistently provide a safer, more enriching, and more affirma ... blackpressusa.com?p=1133951

VoChill NNPA NEWSWIRE — VoChill is a wonderful concept brought to life by Randall & Lisa Pawlik Inventors + Co-Founders of VoChill. The couple was on “Sh ... blackpressusa.com?p=1133886 #BlackSky

Don Lemon Made the Headlines, but Georgia Fort’s Arrest Shows No Journalist Is Safe NNPA NEWSWIRE — Don Lemon, a veteran broadcaster and longtime critic of President Donald Trump, was arrested late Thursday night in Los Angeles afte ... blackpressusa.com?p=1133882 #BlackSky

Black Educators, Others Reimagine Future of Education DEFENDER NETWORK — We’re able to create a knowledge base for the students that takes the student experience from being a fixed schedule, fixed cur ... blackpressusa.com?p=1133870 #BlackSky

OP-ED: Economic Empowerment Has Always Been a Part of Black History NNPA NEWSWIRE — At OIC of America, along with our affiliates across the country, we’re working to dismantle the negative assumptions around vocati ... blackpressusa.com?p=1133867 #BlueSky

“What About People Like Me?” Teaching Preschoolers About Segregation and “Peace Heroes” BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — These are ideas my colleagues and I believe are very appropriate for preschoolers to explore and revisit often. ... blackpressusa.com?p=1133853

The 68th GRAMMYs will be known for artists taking stands against ICE and a historic night for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny! Here's more from Music's Biggest Night! #GRAMMYs blackpressusa.com?p=1133831

NNPA Stands With Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, And All Arrested, And Demands All Charges Be Dropped youtube.com/shorts/HTJD8... History has a way of repeating itself. Today, it rhymes with the clicking of handcuffs on tw ... blackpressusa.com?p=1133824

How We’re Helping Students Succeed in the Classroom and in Life BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Experts are always looking for ways to reduce stress in the classroom. Some districts have designed calm rooms with yoga ma ... blackpressusa.com?p=1133791

OP-ED: Stop Corporate Consolidation Silencing Local Media Voices NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and other local print and television news media organizations take an urgent ex ... blackpressusa.com?p=1133778 #BlackkSky