Author: Carma Henry

    Legal woes mount over presidential selection process

   Dr. Albert Mosley, Bethune-Cookman University’s new president, was quite transparent and even got some donations for B-CU during a Meet and Greet event at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Cultural & Educational Center on July 23.

     The One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law on July 4, 2025. The new law, which is generally regarded as pro-business, contains significant tax changes for businesses and individual taxpayers alike. Here is a summary of some of the important highlights of the OBBBA.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A new 16-page issue brief by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies warns that federal industrial policy investments aimed at advancing economic opportunity for Black communities are under threat, as the Trump administration eliminates key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) provisions and slows the disbursement of funding.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The U.S. economy added just 73,000 jobs in July, continuing a three-month trend of sluggish growth, according to the latest data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent, with little movement across key sectors.

     A group of bills recently proposed in Congress would address the significant health concerns associated with hair products commonly used by Black women. The bills target chemicals and substances in hair products that have been linked to diseases such as cancer. The move comes as scientists and politicians have come to focus on hair products that Black customers and hairdressers often use.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A new Harris Poll report reveals that while Americans overwhelmingly view skilled trades as essential to society, they also believe the field is undervalued, overlooked in schools, and facing a generational perception gap that could deepen the labor shortage crisis already gripping the nation.

       In the heart of Pompano Beach, where Tiger Pride runs deep, Blanche Ely High School’s athletic teams entered the 2024–25 season with more than just talent—they brought a commitment to integrity, unity, and respect.

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