https://hunewsservice.com Your Neighborhood. Your Nation. Your News! Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:56:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://hunewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-407787_352128264798897_1461219382_n-1-32x32.jpg https://hunewsservice.com 32 32 https://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/blacktiktok-creators-talk-culture-and-influence-at-annual-cbcf-legislative-conference/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:31:43 +0000 https://hunewsservice.com/?p=21664 Social Media has changed the way Americans consume news. According to the Pew Research Center, over half of U.S. adults get their news from a social media platform. Just over half of TikTok users say they get their news from the platform. At this fall’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, Black TikTok creators shared how they influence culture. They shared insightful advice and tips for users and consumers. NewsVision reporter Reinah McNeil has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/cbc-divine-nine-panel-examines-project-2025s-potential-impact-on-black-america/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:38:29 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17822 During the Congressional Black Caucus’ 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, members of two historically Black “Divine 9,” organizations hosted a panel entitled “Project 2025: The Impact on Black America.” The ultra conservative document is considered a blueprint of what would be a sweeping overhaul of executive branch policies for the next Republican president. Alongside political figures, leaders of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. discussed the what the next four years would look like if Project 2025 is enacted. NewsVision reporter Trinity Webster-Bass has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/fashion-forward-congressional-black-caucus-showcases-intersection-of-black-fashion-and-culture/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:28:23 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17816 The Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference is known for tackling issues of policy that affect communities. It’s also a source of hilighting Black culture. The conference held a fashion event featuring Black designers. The show underscored how unity in Black political movements is strengthened through fashion, highlighting its role in fostering solidarity and impact. NewsVision’s Skyler Winston reports.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/national/beyond-the-faucet-congressional-black-caucus-tackles-water-issues/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:28:46 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17810 It’s been 10 years since the public health crisis in Flint, Michigan shed light on the issue of clean and affordable water for every U.S. citizen. During the recent Congressional Black Caucus’ Legislative Session, national activists and community leaders came together to discuss the pivotal role of how utilities can promote environmental justice, sustain critical infrastructure investments, and foster partnerships to advance community goals and equity. NewsVision reporter Juan Benn has more on the panel, “Beyond the Faucet: Water Utilities as Champions of Economic Opportunity and Affordable Access.”]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/brunch-with-biden-president-celebrates-black-excellence-at-the-white-house/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:40 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17800 The White House South Lawn turned into a family-style celebration in honor of Black excellence. President Joe Biden welcomed more than 100 visitors mostly wearing all white to the inaugural event, held Friday, Sept. 13, during the Congressional Black Caucus’ 53rd Annual Legislative Conference. The celebration welcomed politicians, community leaders and famous faces, who gathered for music, food and camaraderie. NewsVision reporter Skyler Winston was there. (Video and Featured Image: Skyler Winston/HUNewsService.com) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Is ‘Everything,’ Biden Says By Jordyn Britton Howard University News Service What started as a small group of friends getting together at his mother’s house grew]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/hip-hop-politics-cbc-panel-underscores-importance-to-black-community/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:35:46 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=15916 Aya Furin-Campbell, NewsVision reporter Hip-hop has historically been a powerful catalyst for the fight for liberation for the Black community. At the 2023 Congressional Black Caucus’ panel “Hip Hop and Politics: Activism, Culture, Revolution, and Entrepreneurship,” panelists spoke about the importance of taking action against injustice and utilizing the power of hip-hop to strengthen the Black community. News Vision reporter Aya Furin-Campbell has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/legislators-say-voting-rights-main-focus-at-annual-conference/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 09:53:17 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/legislators-say-voting-rights-main-focus-at-annual-conference/ Voters face new challenges this presidential election since the amending of the Voting Rights Act in 2013. Courtesy photo. WASHINGTON – With a historic presidential election just weeks away and new restrictive voter laws in many states, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) on Wednesday announced new initiatives, it said, will help protect voting rights for African Americans and others at the opening press conference for the organization’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). The CBCF is the fundraising and program arm of the Congressional Black Caucus, an organization of congressional representatives for mostly predominately African-American districts. A. Shuanise Washington, the]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/caucus-explores-black-women-behind-bars-2/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:46:59 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/caucus-explores-black-women-behind-bars-2/ Prison Reform A diverse array of femal criminal justice experts cslled for changes to the system at CBC. Photo by Brelaun Douglas WASHINGTON — Darlene Mathis-Gardner is part of what some say is a shocking statistic.  Mathis-Gardner, who served 13 months in federal prison,  is part of the 800 percent increase in the number of African-American woman being locked up in America over the past 30 years. And like so many of those women, most convicted of non-violent offenses, Mathis-Gardner suffered from many of the afflictions associated with incarceration – shame, family dissolution, employment difficulties, mental issues and more. Mathis-Gardner]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/caucus-explores-black-women-behind-bars/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:46:16 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/caucus-explores-black-women-behind-bars/ "Black Women in the Criminal Justice System" panelists. Photo by Brelun Douglas WASHINGTON — Darlene Mathis-Gardner is part of what some say is a shocking statistic.  Mathis-Gardner, who served 13 months in federal prison,  is part of the 800 percent increase in the number of African-American woman being locked up in America over the past 30 years. And like so many of those women, most convicted of non-violent offenses, Mathis-Gardner suffered from many of the afflictions associated with incarceration – shame, family dissolution, employment difficulties, mental issues and more. Mathis-Gardner joined dozens of others last Wednesday at the Congressional Black]]>