Author: Carma Henry

   Thirty miles south of Chicago, the Gary Works steel mill is getting a $14 billion modernization, protecting tens of thousands of jobs. Similar investments are underway in Pittsburgh. On the surface, these are the headlines American manufacturing needs. But the bigger story is far darker: across the country, American manufacturing is losing ground. Gary and Pittsburgh are exceptions, not the rule.

     On Saturday, 8 November, 2025, Dan Perry wrote in The Jerusalem Post about Israel’s projected lifting of the media blockade on Gaza. Perry laments that Israeli censorship has left all reporting of the atrocity in the hands of Palestinians, who refuse to be silent. To date, Israel has assassinated over 240 Palestinian journalists. 

     When I sat down to write this piece, I wrestled with how to begin. Should I start with something clever? A historical parallel such as Darfur in the 2000s or Rwanda in 1994? In the end, there is no need for literary flair when the truth itself is haunting enough. While it has not captured the world’s attention like Gaza or Ukraine, Sudan is enduring the largest humanitarian crisis on earth, with over 25 million people needing urgent assistance and nearly nine million displaced as entire cities are reduced to rubble.

An estimated 9 million borrowers face being kicked out of the program By Charlene Crowell A new Department of Education rule redefines eligibility for the popular…

   Trump’s recently imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to cause significant disruptions to the U.S. economy, with rising costs that could hit Black Americans the hardest. These tariffs, which include 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese goods, will likely increase prices for everyday items, from food to housing, CNBC reported.

        Dr. Benjamin Chavis, president/CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), was celebrated as the father of the environmental justice movement at the Mississippi Statewide Environmental Climate Justice Summit organized by Jesus People Against Pollution (JPAP) October 24-26, 2025, headquartered at Tougaloo College.

       This wasn’t a compromise. It was capitulation. After forty long days, the longest shutdown in U.S. history, America’s working class, the elderly, the sick, and the poor watched as their future, and their literal lives were traded away by the very people who promised to protect them.

Florida Memorial University’s men’s soccer team will face off against New College of Florida in round one of the SUN Conference Tournament. This marks the third straight season the Lions have made the postseason, with head coach David Martinez leading the team in both years he’s been the team’s head coach.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — We might not be able to open the government back up ourselves, but we aren’t powerless, either. Giving workers future-proof credentials isn’t just a way to guard against political whims that ignore the real challenges we face—it’s a way to maintain stability in the communities that need it most.

A heartfelt tribute he spent several months creating to honor all Veterans. A resident for five years, Beneby was inspired to show that an African American man can create something meaningful to recognize the service and sacrifice of all who served, including his seven family members who defended this country with honor and dignity.