The doors of opportunity remain locked for too many. A new LendingTree analysis reveals that Black-owned businesses faced the highest rejection rate for financing in 2024, with 39% denied loans, lines of credit, or merchant cash advances. Hispanic-owned businesses followed at 29%. By contrast, just 18% of white-owned businesses were turned away. The figures draw a map…
Democrats Pour Millions into White Media, But Continue to Starve the Black Press By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent One could make the case that Democrats lost the 2024 election in part because they abandoned the Black Press—the voice of Black America. Black voters, the backbone of the party, walked away in…
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For eight weeks, more than 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 have walked picket lines outside Boeing’s defense plants in St. Louis.
The sudden death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has sparked renewed energy among conservative circles, as elected officials and right-wing organizations work quickly to build on his legacy and expand their reach. Yet the larger question for America—and particularly for Black America—is not simply how the right will grow, but whether there will…
Award-winning author, educator, Navy veteran, certified life coach, and accomplished speaker Kelli Ware has released a groundbreaking book titled Unconventional Grief: Grieving the Loss of a Less Than Perfect Parent. Known for her passion for transformational leadership, women’s empowerment, and the power of authenticity, Kelli has dedicated her life to helping others navigate difficult emotions…
Priscilla Williams-Till, a civil rights activist and cousin of Emmett Till, has announced her bid for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi’s 2026 election. Running as a Democrat, Williams-Till will challenge Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in a race expected to spotlight issues of justice, healthcare, and reproductive rights. The general election is scheduled for November 3,…
Kansas City is taking a bold step forward in meeting the growing demand for affordable housing, with an $8.5 million investment in eight new housing projects. Supported by the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, this funding will create and preserve 447 affordable housing units in neighborhoods across the City. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund, championed by Mayor…
Couples, are you searching for ways to stop being so busy in order to be present in your marriage? If so, read on. Today, it feels like we are busier than ever, and not just with things to do, but also with our mental space. You might be busy trying to figure out your future, how…
The war in Gaza has not only devastated families on the ground but is now reshaping how the world engages with Israel far beyond the halls of government. What once lived mainly in political chambers and protest rallies has spread into stadiums, concert halls, and entertainment venues. Sports and culture—once described as “neutral ground”—are now…
