Category : News Talk

Macedonia Baptist Church Stays Rooted in the Work of Its Pastors

As Macedonia Baptist Church commemorates its 75th anniversary, the influential legacies of its esteemed pastors are pivotal to its history. Since its establishment in North Sacramento, the church has been shepherded by two remarkable leaders. Rev. Cl...

How Breast Cancer Affects Black Women Differently: Dr. Tchaiko Parris Explains

Dr. Tchaiko Parris, a breast radiology expert in Green Bay, Wisconsin, boasts over two decades of specialized experience and is affiliated with Bellin Memorial Hospital. In a conversation with AmNews, Dr. Parris elaborated on breast cancer, highlight...

From Chance Encounters to Compassionate Care: The Career of an Unexpected Hospice Chaplain

Rev. Dr. Missiouri McPhee embarked on her theological journey with the intent of pursuing a professional ministry as divinely inspired. However, she describes herself as “an accidental chaplain.” McPhee, an ordained minister with the African Methodis...

Silencing Science: How We All Suffer the Airborne Fallout

The essence of a nation endures through myriad quiet erasures, with the recent dismantling of the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the Environmental Protection Agency marking a profound loss. This agency was vital in safeguarding public he...

The Joy of Solo Travel: Tracee Ellis Ross Shares Expert Tips for a Memorable Adventure

Tracee Ellis Ross, renowned for her acclaimed performances in “black-ish” and “Girlfriends,” embraces her single status and child-free life, choosing to create a vibrant, joyous lifestyle, particularly through her love of travel. Often embarking on s...

Trump Turns Blind Eye to Police Abuse While BLM Remains Active

In 2020, the tragic shooting of Breonna Taylor by Louisville police during a misguided raid galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement, echoing the public outcry following the killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. Five years later, the only off...

Why The Oakland A's Moving To Las Vegas Makes Perfect Sense

The once-resounding chants of “sell the team” at the Coliseum during the Athletics’ last days in Oakland have significantly weakened as the team embarks on a three-year stint at a Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento. Yet, remnants of discontent linger, e...

Roseville Welcomes Project Access Expansion Aiding Immigrant Families in Housing

The nonprofit organization Project Access has broadened its services to Roseville, enhancing its initiatives in Sacramento and other Northern California locales to assist additional families residing in affordable housing.Project Access employs full...

The MLK Files Could Be Weaponized to Rewrite His Legacy and End the Holiday

Let’s be candid about the recent release involving over 230,000 pages of FBI documents concerning Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—it is not an act of transparency. Instead, it represents a strategic, racially charged effort to undermine the legacy of one...

Summer of 2025: The Surge of Flash Flooding Across the U.S.

Throughout 2025, the National Weather Service has issued over 3,600 flash flood warnings across the nation, a figure anticipated to rise as heavy rains persist into late July. The U.S. is on course to surpass the yearly average of approximately 4,00...

Career Shift: California's Uber and Lyft Drivers Could Transition to Union Employee Status

The California Legislature appears ready to resolve a protracted debate surrounding Assembly Bill (AB) 1340, which could enable rideshare drivers to unionize by forfeiting their independent contractor status.For over a decade, opposing factions have...

RFK Jr.'s Call for Healthier Eating Conflicted by SNAP Cuts

ALBANY, Ga. — Belinda McLoyd, aged 64, has been contemplating the role of peanut butter in her diet. She relies on a minimal monthly benefit from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. “They don’...

How Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company Fuses Craft Beer and Black Heritage

After a demanding day, many individuals stop by local convenience stores for a beer to unwind with at home. The leading beers in the U.S. include Modelo Especial, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Coors Light, and Corona Extra, as reported by Forbes in Nove...

Donald Trump's Rationale for Increased EU Import Tariffs

The United States and the European Union have established a preliminary trade agreement to circumvent a 30% U.S. tariff on EU imports, which President Donald Trump previously threatened to enforce on August 1. Trump argued that heightened tariffs wer...

FDA Commissioner Raises Unfounded Alarm Over Seed Oils in Infant Formula

In recent months, Dr. Marty Makary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, has intensified previously unfounded worries surrounding the safety of seed oils—part of the vegetable oils used in infant formulas. He asserted on June 4 i...