Willow Smith: The Multitalented Prodigy Shaping a New Generation
Willow Smith, born on October 31, 2000, in Los Angeles, California, is a name that resonates with a unique blend of artistic brilliance and youthful exuberance. Daughter of Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow has carved her own distinct path in the entertainment industry. Her journey from a child star to […]
The Tragedy of MainStream Media Coverage
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper First, let it be said that the Black Press of America believes in our democratic process, and believes that the record of President Joe Biden is greater than a bad debate night with Donald Trump. Second, the bigger tragedy was the mainstream […]
FIRST BLACK MAYOR IN RURAL ALABAMA
By: Aallyah Wright Patrick Braxton is over-whelmed with gratitude. He’s been juggling a year’s long legal battle to serve as the lawful mayor of his hometown, Newbern, Alabama. After years of harassment, his rural town enters a new chapter: Its first Black mayor will finally get to serve. Braxton will be re-instated as mayor of […]
REFLECTING ON THE PAST TO SHAPE OUR FUTURE
By Zibora Gilder With the world in constant motion and recent Supreme Court decisions making headlines, it’s essential to remember the greats of the past. Thurgood Marshall’s birthday, coming up on July 2nd, reminds us of his incredible legacy. As the first Black Supreme Court Justice, Marshall played a pivotal role in the Brown vs. […]
Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor Finalize Divorce: A Look Into Their High-Profile Separation
In a recent turn of events, former NBA player Iman Shumpert and singer Teyana Taylor have finalized their divorce, concluding a high-profile and much-speculated separation. Shumpert has been ordered to pay $8,000 per month in child support as part of the settlement, a detail that has attracted considerable media attention. Background of the Relationship […]
BEN CARSON ASSERTS TRUMP WILL MAINTAIN AFRICAN AMERICAN SUPPORT
By: Miranda Nazzaro Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Ur-ban Development Ben Carson expressed his belief on Sunday that former President Trump will continue to attract African American voters because he is “not a conventional politician.” Carson highlighted Trump’s appeal, stating, “Th e reason that many in the minority community are gravitating towards Trump is […]
TEXAS AMONG TOP STATES BEING TARGETED BY DEBT COLLECTION SCAMS
By: Gretchen Andsager Americans now owe over $1 Trillion in credit card debt, it may come as no surprise that younger generations are finding themselves targeted by opportunistic scammers. A new report by BadCredit.org revealed 78% of millennials and Gen Z report being targets of debt collection scams. When it comes to the states dealing […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
By: Henry Lerma Jesus did not come to see social change. He did not come to alter the tax code. He did not come to address economic issues. They were not a concern for him. Was he aware of them? Absolutely. He had perfect knowledge of absolutely everything. There was no abuse, no inequity that […]
REGGIE JACKSON AND THE DISCRIMINATION HE ENCOUNTERED
By: Kiara Alfonseca Reggie Jackson, a Major League Baseball legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer, openly recounted the racism he encountered while playing in Alabama, expressing, “I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.” During a Negro League tribute game at Rickwood Field in Bir-mingham, where he joined other Black baseball stars, Jackson refl ected on […]
CONFUSION IN THREE-PIECE SUITS
Th e slang characterization for the editorial title is Uncle Toms in Three Piece Suits. Th is slang references individuals who are completely confused concerning their self-identity. Uncle Toms will continue to exist if the Black community remains spiritually divided on how best to live within a capitalistic society based upon vulgar materialism and slave […]
