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The State of Black America: The Call, the Crisis, the Charge –

By National Urban League – A war has been declared in this country. And the fight isn’t just for diversity, equity, and inclusion or for fair economic and criminal justice practices. It’s for the soul of America. It’s to determine which of us will have an opportunity not to prosper, but merely survive in a […]

HBCU Graduate Detained by ICE After Traffic Stop—#FreeAlexMaganda Movement Grows

Alex Maganda, a 2018 graduate of Morehouse College—one of the most prestigious colleges in the country—is currently being held at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas. He was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a routine traffic stop near Dallas approximately two weeks ago. Now, a growing movement to secure his […]

It’s Not a Moment—It’s a Movement: African Youth in Bonn Lead HBCU Green Fund’s Relentless Push for Climate Justice on the Road to COP30

 HBCU Green Fund’s Africa Network elevates global demands at UN Climate Talks in Bonn, advancing the movement launched on Earth Day toward COP30 in Brazil BONN, Germany — Today, youth delegates representing the HBCU Green Fund’s Sustainable Africa Network took the global stage at the United Nations Climate Conference in Bonn with a powerful message: […]

Erasing Black History in Plain Sight: Trump’s Juneteenth Black History Snub and His Attempt to Rewrite American History

On a day that should symbolize freedom, resilience, and reflection, President Donald Trump chose disrespect. This Juneteenth, rather than honoring the long-overdue recognition of the end of slavery in the United States, Trump took to social media to lament the existence of “too many non-working holidays.” His press secretary made sure to note that the […]

Don’t Go Outside—This Ain’t Our Fight: Ancestral Nana’s Juneteenth Warning to Black America

The ancestors sent Nana to check on us—and even she had to take a break. In this urgent message from the Ancestral Truth-Teller, Nana warns Black communities not to take the bait. The chaos unfolding in America isn’t just exhausting—it’s calculated. And we must avoid it at all costs. From ICE raids at workplaces, colleges, […]

Trump’s “Mass Deportation” Order Deepens the Economic Chill in L.A.

Los Angeles produce stalls, restaurants, and taco trucks—already bruised by on-again, off-again COVID closures—are now going dark for a different reason: fear.0 A chilling wave of ICE raids has swept across the city’s immigrant-rich neighborhoods, emptying wholesale markets and slashing sales by as much as 85 percent for some shop owners. One distributor who normally […]

Charlie Rangel, The “Lion Of Lenox,” Blazed A Trail With Courage, Conviction, And Humor

Charlie Rangel wasn’t just a congressman — he was a statesman in every sense of the word. His impact stretched far beyond Harlem, far beyond New York — into the very heart of American politics. — Rev. Michael Faulkner By Marc H. Morial, president and CEO, National Urban League – As then-U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel waited to […]

Intercept Music Lands $50 Million Deal to Acquire U.S. and Latin Music Catalogs—Pushing Boundaries for Indie Artists

San Francisco, CA — Intercept Music is making major waves in the independent music world. The tech-powered distribution and marketing platform just closed a $50 million private partnership to fund the acquisition of music catalogs across the U.S. and Latin America—a move that could dramatically boost revenue for indie artists, songwriters, and rights holders. The […]

Power, Purpose & Black Excellence: 100 Black Men of America Brings 39th Annual Conference to New Orleans

New Orleans, LA — 100 Black Men of America, Inc., the nation’s premier African American mentoring and leadership development organization, is set to host its 39th Annual Conference from June 4–8, 2025 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The highly anticipated event will bring together over 1,300 attendees—youth leaders, mentors, entrepreneurs, educators, and national thought […]