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"What began as an effort to improve medical care has evolved into something larger." — A vital shift for our youth. https://t.co/oSblUYEeKX @NNPA_BlackPress

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School health centers are no longer just about physicals. They are the front lines against homelessness, food insecurity, and trauma.

By becoming holistic hubs, these centers are literally keeping students in class.

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Which is more important for reform: changing the laws or changing the people who interpret them? https://t.co/ST9l28Dj1s @NNPA_BlackPress

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Representation isn't just about presence—it’s about power. Can a group of Black judges in Harris County truly dismantle racial disparities from the inside? Here is how they are driving real reform.

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@AttorneyCrump If the car wasn't a threat, why was the trigger pulled? https://t.co/5Z8AH9z11l @NNPA_BlackPress

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Police claimed the car was driving straight at them, forcing them to open fire.

But a new independent autopsy into the death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley tells a different story. The bullet entered through the side of the car, not the front. — @AttorneyCrump

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Read the full story of Julia's journey from North Memphis to CNN here: https://t.co/6Lm2v347YB @NNPA_BlackPress

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Julia Griggs went from flying the skies as an attendant to producing at the highest levels of journalism.

Her latest honor? An official proclamation from the City of Memphis for her work in cultural preservation. (1/2)

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Through Kingdom Stride Productions, she’s documenting stories like 'Brannu: The Urban Horseman'—ensuring our history isn't just lived, but remembered.

Memphis is proud. We should be too. (2/2) @BlackPressUSA

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Do you have access to fresh, Black-grown produce in your neighborhood? https://t.co/aR903VeeyG @NNPA_BlackPress

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"For me, food justice is about people knowing where their food comes from, being able to see a farmer who looks like them, and having equitable access to fresh food." — DeShaun Taylor, Taylor Made Farms. Advocacy starts at the root of our survival. @BlackPressUSA

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How can the Caribbean better serve the needs of its younger generations? https://t.co/0fQo2nxhCu @NNPA_BlackPress

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What does a truly modernized Caribbean look like to you? Outgoing Chairman Dr. Terrance Drew says it starts with better governance and deeper regional integration.

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@facebook Is a felony hate crime charge enough of a deterrent for this kind of public threat? https://t.co/DFzmYK8uEe @NNPA_BlackPress

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"I’d be proud to hang her from a tree." — James A. Crosby, commenting on a @facebook post about New York State Senator Lea Webb’s Juneteenth address.

He's now facing felony hate crime charges.

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Is this just another case of local history being erased for a new business aesthetic? https://t.co/sCxM3o7Gig @NNPA_BlackPress

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A coffee shop in Atlanta painted over a mural of the legendary Jovita Moore to advertise "Biscuits" and "Air Conditioning."

They claimed they didn't know who she was. They promised to fix it. Month later, the wall is still empty.

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What is the "too good to be true" deal you've seen lately? Let's call them out. https://t.co/4vATKhG5xr @NNPA_BlackPress

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Planning a summer getaway? ✈️

Before you Zelle that deposit or book that "free" trip, you need to see these red flags. How do you spot a travel scammer?

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Black culture isn't a trend; it's the blueprint. Agree? 🥂 https://t.co/QRbYTENVlL @NNPA_BlackPress

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The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture wasn't just a concert series—it was a visual testament to the power of our community. Seeing Patti LaBelle and MC Lyte share the same stage reminds us that our legacy is timeless. ✊🏾✨