Senior Black Press of America correspondent Stacy M. Brown reports on Republican redistricting efforts across the South that voting rights advocates say are part of a long-term strategy to build enough political power to permanently reshape American democracy.
Stacy M. Brown
Stacy M. Brown is the NNPA Newswire senior national correspondent. I'm the co-author of Blind Faith: The Miraculous Journey of Lula Hardaway and her son, Stevie Wonder (Simon & Schuster) and Michael Jackson: The Man Behind The Mask, An Insider's Account of the King of Pop (Select Books Publishing, Inc.) My work can often be found in the Washington Informer, Baltimore Times, Philadelphia Tribune, Pocono Record, the New York Post, and Black Press USA.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
ABC wraps month-long campaign screening thousands for heart risks nationwide
Cardiologists are urging renewed attention to Black heart health disparities as cardiovascular disease continues to impact Black Americans at higher rates.
Posted inOpinion
History Will Remember Who Spoke and Who Hid
The arrest of Black journalists during live protest coverage signals a dangerous escalation against press freedom, raising urgent questions about the future of the First Amendment in America.
Posted inMusic
Kanye West Seeks Forgiveness from the Black Community in Wall Street Journal Apology
Ye issued a public apology to the Black community in a Wall Street Journal ad, addressing mental health, accountability, and actions that caused harm.
Posted inFashion
Comfort Over Convention, How Yoga Pants Became Everyday Wear Across America
Yoga pants have evolved from workout gear into a staple of everyday American fashion, reflecting shifting attitudes around comfort, versatility, and modern dress norms.
Posted inArts + Culture
In 2025 Black Culture Claimed Ownership Not Permission
Across platforms, Black pop culture in 2025 resisted dilution. Virality lost its grip. Ownership replaced access. Community replaced clicks. The work did not ask to be understood. It stood where it was.
Posted inArts + Culture
Beyoncé Enters Billionaire Ranks Few Black Americans Have Reached
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has reached billionaire status, marking a rare milestone for Black women in entertainment and highlighting the power of ownership, control, and long-term business strategy.
Posted inPolitics
Bombs Before Dawn: Trump’s Illegal War on Venezuela Sparks National Outrage
Protesters gathered at the White House to oppose the U.S. bombing of Venezuela, calling it an illegal war carried out without congressional approval or evidence of an imminent threat.
Posted inArts + Culture
Chuck D Builds His Own Chart and Hip-Hop Answers Back
Rap Central Station magazine is Chuck D’s print intervention in a digital era, preserving hip-hop as art, authorship, and global cultural history beyond algorithms.
Posted inBlack History
More Than a Biopic: “Michael” and the Power of a Global Icon
With the Michael biopic arriving in 2026, renewed global fascination reveals why Michael Jackson’s cultural power, artistry, and legacy remain unmatched decades after his death.
Posted inNational
Black America’s Cultural Giants Lost in 2025
The losses came steadily in 2025 as Black America mourned artists, activists, athletes, and cultural leaders whose work shaped history and community across generations.
Posted inPolitics
President Trump Announces Takeover of MPD, While Residents Respond to Federal Law Enforcement Presence
Trump seizes control of D.C.’s police force despite crime rates at a 30-year low, sparking backlash from residents and local leaders.
Posted inPolitics
Independent media next on Trump’s chopping block
The Senate has voted to eliminate $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funding. The bill now heads to the House, threatening the future of NPR, PBS, and local stations nationwide.
Posted inNational
IN MEMORIAM: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved Star of “The Cosby Show,” Dies at 54
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at 54. His legacy as an actor, artist, and advocate made him a powerful cultural figure across generations.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s massive bill turns America into a police state
President Trump’s sweeping new spending bill slashes Medicaid and the ACA while funneling billions into ICE’s enforcement budget — including the creation of a centralized citizenship registry. Critics call it a dangerous move toward a surveillance state.
Posted inOpinion
Black Americans face unequal burden as U.S. inches closer to war
Black Americans are often overrepresented in combat roles and underrepresented in leadership. As war looms, experts warn of unequal risks and lasting consequences.
Posted inOpinion
Congressional Black Caucus Challenges Target on Diversity
Target is grappling with worsening financial and reputational fallout as the national selective buying and public education program launched by the Black Press of America and other national and local leaders continue to erode the retailer’s sales and foot traffic.
Posted inOpinion
Trump again targets Black cities with LA crackdown
Trump’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles without state consent echoes his 2020 crackdown on Black-led protests. With Project 2025 looming, Black communities must remain alert to growing federal overreach. Originally published by NNPA.
Posted inPolitics
US Presidency openly for sale
Donald Trump’s presidency is marked by unprecedented profiteering, as personal business ventures thrive under an administration with little oversight or accountability.
Posted inOpinion
If a rich white man says prisons are racist, it must be true
Todd Chrisley is calling out racism in federal prisons, exposing the unequal treatment of Black inmates and adding visibility to long-standing prison reform efforts.