Author: Carma Henry

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The two players, who entered the league together last year after a fiery college rivalry, have become emblematic of a racial divide that continues to shape how fans, media, and the public perceive Black and white women athletes.

       One of the most notable contributions came from NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who pledged $500,000 to Xavier in honor of Norman C. Francis (’52), who went on to lead the University for 47 years as president.

The junior guard announced his commitment to Bethune-Cookman, marking his fifth team in seven years.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Rep. Green told Newsweek that he is moving on impeachment now before “tanks are rolling down the street.”

     I didn’t delete the Tate Record when it hit my inbox the other day. I ordered the online digital copy. Why? Because I’ve been following their coverage, especially when it comes to matters of justice in my hometown. And right now, justice is on trial in Ward 3.

     For more than a decade, consumers have lauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for its myriad accomplishments that have brought transparency and fairness to the financial marketplace. Earlier this year, a survey commissioned by the Center for Responsible Lending found that 82 percent of Americans believe it is important to regulate financial services to ensure they are fair for consumers.

      The statue, found in the middle of New York’s Times Square, was created by artist Thomas J. Price as part of a series called “Grounded in the Stars,” which organizers said confronts preconceived notions about identity and representation. Price’s piece depicts a Black woman with braids wearing plain clothes and resting her hands on her hips.

     Selwyn Jones is the co-founder of the Justice 929 Organization, the charity focused on promoting civil rights and creating change in honor of his nephew George Floyd. On a mission to make communities a better place for all, he has traveled the country over the last 5 years speaking with the families of other victims of police violence and helping with their struggles. Selwyn is channeling his grief into activism through his work with Justice 929.

Funding Arts Broward (FAB) proudly announced the distribution of a record-breaking $405,000 in grants during its 2026 Grant Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception presented by JP Morgan. The event held May 8 at the picturesque Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, celebrated FAB’s most impactful funding cycle to date.

     Starting in the 2025/26 school year, families with students in Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will once again need to apply to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price lunches, as the district’s two-year run of universal free meals comes to an end.