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Wrigley Field to host first Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic this spring

By Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com The Chicago Cubs announced Tuesday that the first-ever Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic will be hosted at Wrigley Field later this spring. The game will feature Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) Prairie View A&M University and Alabama A&M University, who will play after a Cubs game in early May, according to organizers. “Our mission is to elevate the next...

U.S. tells Americans to ‘DEPART NOW’ from Middle East as Iran conflict escalates 

by Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku, Face2FaceAfrica.com The United States has urged its citizens to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries immediately due to escalating military strikes involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. On Monday, the U.S. Department of State called on Americans to exit more than a dozen countries in the region, citing mounting security...

These 2 HBCUs Received $4M Each To Train Students To Become Asset Managers

By courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) wants to prepare the next generation of asset managers. Since 1944, the UNCF has been committed to serving students in higher education, raising more than $6 billion to provide them with access, a news release mentioned. Its latest effort is focused on positioning students at Historically...

March is Women’s History Month: Arrested 13 times by age 11 – How Joanne Bland made history fighting for civil rights as a child. 

by Mildred Taylor Europa, Face2FaceAfrica.com By the time Joanne Bland was 11 years old, she had been arrested “at least 13 documented times,” she once wrote. In Selma, where she grew up, she became involved in the Civil Rights Movement as a child foot soldier in the 1960s, participating in the historic Selma...

From Guyana to global stardom: here are 8 facts about UK’s new queen of pop Olivia Dean 

by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com In 2023, when Olivia Dean released her debut album Messy, it earned acclaim, peaking in the Top 5 of the UK charts. However, it didn’t make a splash internationally, including in the U.S. She continued to work hard to later emerge as Britain’s biggest new star,...

CIAA Tournament Closes Black History Month with Ultimate Festival of Culture

By Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest Historically Black athletic conference, closed out the 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament in front of a roaring crowd at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on Saturday, February 28. Fueled by the sounds of HBCU brass...

Boston man finds ancestor’s freedom papers while cleaning out mom’s home: ‘a real treasure’ 

by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com While cleaning out his mom’s room during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 in Maryland, Aaron Haynes found a strange piece of paper. “And I opened it up and looked at it and was very confused as to what this might be,” he said to WCVB. “And she said,...

U.S. tells Americans to ‘DEPART NOW’ from Middle East as Iran conflict escalates 

by Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku, Face2FaceAfrica.com The United States has urged its citizens to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries immediately due to escalating military strikes involving...

March is Women’s History Month: Arrested 13 times by age 11 – How Joanne Bland made history fighting for civil rights as a child. 

by Mildred Taylor Europa, Face2FaceAfrica.com By the time Joanne Bland was 11 years old, she had been arrested “at least 13 documented times,” she once wrote....

Boston man finds ancestor’s freedom papers while cleaning out mom’s home: ‘a real treasure’ 

by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com While cleaning out his mom’s room during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 in Maryland, Aaron Haynes found a strange piece of...

Settlement Reached Over Use Of Henrietta Lacks’ ‘Stolen’ Cells

By Black Information Network Black Information Network is the first and only 24/7 national and local all-news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate...

Iran Invasion: Senator Raphael Warnock Speaks Out

By Atlanta Daily World Atlanta Daily World stands as the first Black daily publication in America. Started in 1927 by Morehouse College graduate W.A. Scott....

From Exploitation to Equity: Rewriting the Story of Black Maternal Health 

By Vern Anthony, BSN, MPH, Guest Columnist  Black History Month calls us not only to remember the past, but to confront how that past continues...

Trump’s MAGA Allies are Creating Executive Order Plan to Steal the 2026 Midterms

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The document that could lead to an executive order proposes using the claim that China interfered with the 2020 elections as...

OP-ED: One Hundred Years of Black Workers Telling the Truth

NNPA NEWSWIRE — … history provides a framework for understanding what happened in Minnesota this January, when Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort...

Dress for Success® Worldwide Relaunches Its Signature Women Who Inspire Campaign

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dress for Success® Worldwide, the non-profit leader in advancing women in the workplace globally, proudly announces the launch of its...

PRESS ROOM: Civil Rights TV Launches in Selma as the World’s First 24/7 Civil Rights Television Network

ARIZONA INFORMANT — Civil Rights TV operates continuously on the Connect To Your City OTT platform powered by Connect2OTT, offering documentaries, news analysis, live...

More than a Mission: Paying It Forward for the Future of Education

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — I believe in paying it forward, not just within the walls of my school or community, but across the profession. Over...
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by Jisu Sheen The Balancing Act: Creating Healthy Dependency and Connection Without Losing YourselfBy Nedra Glover TawwabTarcherPenguin Random HouseFeb. 10, 2026 In 2021, givers of the world took a stand. Therapist...

Mandy Sells Sells Sells 16 Buildings In 2 Months

by Thomas Breen Mandy Management affiliates have sold 16 buildings containing 52 different apartments for more than $7.6 million so far this year — as the local megalandlord continues its...

King/Robinson Counts

by Maya McFadden Teacher Jessica Goodwin (right). Independent reading time in Goodwin’s classroom. Before King/Robinson School first-graders could ski the slopes toward a hot chocolate hut, they first had to tackle a...

Coldest Night Of The Year Raises Funds To Combat Homelessness

by Jamil Ragland HARTFORD, CT — The day began as an uncharacteristically warm one, but by the time nearly 250 volunteers stepped out to begin their charity walk through Hartford...

Anti-War Demonstrators Rally Downtown

by Chris Randall The New Haven independent Holding signs reading “Stop The War On Iran!”, several dozen protesters rallied outside City Hall Sunday afternoon as part of a nationwide day...

PRESS ROOM: NBA Hall of Fame Nominee Terry Cummings Joins 100 Black Men of DeKalb County to Launch Victory & Values Initiative

NNPA NEWSWIRE — NBA Hall of Fame nominee and Basketball Legend Terry Cummings was administered the official member’s oath and ceremonially pinned during a special induction ceremony held on...

Should CT Tax Tips And Overtime Work? House Republicans Say No As Committee Hears Testimony

by Donald Eng CTNewsJunkie HARTFORD, CT — Should Connecticut workers pay income tax on income they receive from tips or work beyond the standard 40-hour week? About a dozen Republican...

Family Weighs Wrongful Death Suit After Hartford 211 Call Ends In Fatal Police Shooting

by Karla Ciaglo HARTFORD, CT — The family of Everard Walker will file a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Hartford and the Hartford Police Department if officials do...

Should CT Tax Tips And Overtime Work? House Republicans Say No As Committee Hears Testimony

by Donald Eng CTNewsJunkie HARTFORD, CT — Should Connecticut workers pay income tax on income they receive from tips or work beyond the standard 40-hour week? About a dozen Republican...

Put A Shovel In The Ground

By Rev. Hiram L. Brett “Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures.  “If a man has not discovered something he will die for, he isn’t fit...

Late Detective’s Wife Boosts Alder’s Compensation Quest

by Laura Glesby HARTFORD — The widow of a New Haven detective came forward Friday to back up allegations that her husband repeatedly threatened and pressured witnesses, leading to multiple...

DeLauro, Blumenthal, Murphy Slam Trump’s Attack On Iran: “I Worry About A Prolonged War”

by Thomas Breen U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized President Donald Trump Saturday for launching a war against Iran without first seeking Congressional approval — and warned that pursuing regime change...
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U.S. tells Americans to ‘DEPART NOW’ from Middle East as Iran conflict escalates 

by Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku, Face2FaceAfrica.com The United States has urged its citizens to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries immediately due to escalating military strikes involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. On...

March is Women’s History Month: Arrested 13 times by age 11 – How Joanne Bland made history fighting for civil rights as a child. 

by Mildred Taylor Europa, Face2FaceAfrica.com By the time Joanne Bland was 11 years old, she had been arrested “at least 13 documented times,” she once wrote....

Boston man finds ancestor’s freedom papers while cleaning out mom’s home: ‘a real treasure’ 

by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com While cleaning out his mom’s room during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 in Maryland, Aaron Haynes found a strange piece of...

Settlement Reached Over Use Of Henrietta Lacks’ ‘Stolen’ Cells

By Black Information Network Black Information Network is the first and only 24/7 national and local all-news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate...

Iran Invasion: Senator Raphael Warnock Speaks Out

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From Exploitation to Equity: Rewriting the Story of Black Maternal Health 

By Vern Anthony, BSN, MPH, Guest Columnist  Black History Month calls us not only to remember the past, but to confront how that past continues...

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — The document that could lead to an executive order proposes using the claim that China interfered with the 2020 elections as...

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — … history provides a framework for understanding what happened in Minnesota this January, when Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort...

Dress for Success® Worldwide Relaunches Its Signature Women Who Inspire Campaign

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dress for Success® Worldwide, the non-profit leader in advancing women in the workplace globally, proudly announces the launch of its...
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