Weekend confrontations in downtown Minneapolis unfolded amid expanded federal immigration activity and growing concern across immigrant and Black communities.
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ICE at Minneapolis schools has sparked fear, school closures, and demands from educators and families for federal agents to leave the city.
BLACKPRESSUSA – An 18-wheeler carrying H-E-B merchandise struck a disabled car on US 87 near Dalhart, resulting in the deaths of four young Texas women. Dashcam footage shows their hazard lights flashing before impact. As H-E-B points to subsidiary distance, families wait for accountability.
The Baltimore Times proudly celebrates 40 years of telling positive stories about positive people.
“With how the economy is, I can barely afford to live. I have to choose between rent, loans, or putting food on the table. There’s no help and it feels like [the] government doesn’t care,” said the consumer.
What began as a moment of humanity in a post-game press conference has erupted into a national media debate and in the process, has reminded America why the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the Black Press of America remain indispensable guardians of truth, culture, and community.
Federal prosecutors resign amid controversy — At least four federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have resigned in protest over how the probe into Good’s death is being handled, particularly the lack of independent investigation into the shooting.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Across platforms, Black pop culture in 2025 resisted dilution. Virality lost its grip. Ownership replaced access. Community replaced clicks. The work did not ask to be understood. It stood where it was.
For his work bringing partners from across the county to drive innovation and change lives, Las Vegas–Clark County Library District Executive Director Kelvin Watson is LJ’s 2026 Librarian of the Year.
Author Anthony Eboney Davis announces the release of the Special Edition Hardcover and Paperback (print editions only) of There Is Life After Politics, Divorce, and Prison: When You Follow God’s Plan, a faith-based work offering hope, accountability, and renewed purpose through obedience to God after politics, divorce, and incarceration.