Local News

The Community Education Alliance Launches its “Reading is LIT!”

This summer, the Community Education Alliance (CEA), launched its first “Reading is LIT!” Summer Reading Challenge. This exciting initiative supports one of the CEAs 3 core pillars: literacy, providing 7 weeks of reading and writing activities including online read alongs throughout the summer. Summer reading is critical for students to retain knowledge and skills learned in the previous school year. […]

National News

Is the Postal Service Slowing Mail Delivery?

     Congress authorized a $10 billion loan to the postal service as part of a coronavirus relief package. Still, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin steadfastly has refused to hand over the money until the USPS turns over much of its operations to him. Reports of significant problems at the postal service under newly appointed postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, a major Trump donor, has exacerbated claims that the slowdown is intentional. […]

National News

Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses the Impact and Severity of COVID-19 Disparities in African Americans

     A member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Fauci has at times found himself at odds with President Donald Trump. For example, earlier this year, the president announced that he would withdraw U.S. funding and support for the World Health Organization (WHO). However, Dr. Fauci told BlackPressUSA that he still maintains a close relationship with the organization. […]