Philadelphia Sues After National Park Service Removes Memorial Honoring The Enslaved, Local Advocacy Group Plans ‘Powerful Action’ In Response
On Thursday, Jan. 22, the National Park Service began removing a memorial honoring the lives of nine people enslaved by President George Washington from a national park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The “Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation” exhibit at the President’s House opened in 2010 and was displayed outdoors at Independence…
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Study Finds Colon Cancer Deaths In The US On The Rise
In a striking reversal of long-term medical trends, colorectal cancer (CRC) has shifted from a disease predominantly associated with the elderly to a growing crisis for young and middle-aged Americans. A landmark 2026 study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveals that while overall cancer mortality in the U.S. has plummeted by 44% since 1990…
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‘Sinners’ Shatters Oscar Records With 16 Nominations, Costume Desinger Ruth E. Carter Makes History As Most Nominated Black Woman
Sinners has dont it again! The race to the 2026 Oscars is officially on, and Ryan Coogler’s supernatural horror film Sinners is leading the charge. The film earned an unprecedented 16 Academy Award nominations, making it the most-nominated movie in Oscars history. This milestone surpasses the long-standing record of 14 nominations previously shared by All…
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The Black Wall Street Times Names Martie Bowser Managing Editor
The Black Wall Street Times is proud to announce the appointment of Martie Bowser as its new Managing Editor. Bowser is a seasoned journalist and editor with more than a decade of experience in journalism, content creation, and communications. Her storytelling spans culture, travel, entertainment, lifestyle, and history, always rooted in the human experience and…
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Closing the Door: How the 75 Country Visa Ban Fuels Global Crisis
On January 14, President Trump announced a sweeping pause on all immigrant visa processing to 75 countries. The policy effectively shuts the United States door to families, workers, and refugees across the world after last year’s turbulent foreign policy agenda. With US military strikes in Nigeria, Venezuela, and Iran, along with the excessive foreign aid…
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Croisant Takes on Kevin Hern’s Record in First Black Wall Street Times Town Hall
At a political town hall inside Metropolitan Baptist Church on Thursday night, Democratic congressional candidate John Croisant made his case to voters in Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District, offering a sweeping critique of Republican incumbent Kevin Hern and laying out an agenda centered on affordability, health care, education, and voting rights. The Black Wall Street Times…
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Charters First Chapter In Ghana
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, recently marked a monumental milestone in its illustrious history by chartering its first chapter in Ghana, extending its legacy of sisterhood and service. The new chapter, Alpha Delta Psi Omega, reflects both the sorority’s global vision and a powerful reconnection with the African diaspora through intentional and impactful cultural engagement.…
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The Frontline Stands Firm: The Historic NYC Nurses Strike
On January 12, 2026, the streets of New York City became the stage for the largest nursing strike in the city’s history. Nearly 15,000 nurses from the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) walked off the job at three of the city’s most prominent private health systems: Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian. This massive work…
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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Launches Company Helping Travelers Safely Carry Prescription Medications Internationally
Nearly four years after WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at a Russian airport after authorities found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage, the basketball star’s newest venture aims to ensure travelers feel safer when carrying medications abroad. Griner has launched Zennjet, a new travel membership company designed to help people who rely…
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The Price of Being Black in America’s “Stable” Economy
If inflation were truly “stable,” Black America would not have felt poorer at the end of 2025 than it did at the beginning. Yet across kitchen tables, grocery aisles, and gas stations, Black families know something the national headlines keep missing: a so-called stable economy can still be devastating when the math starts unequal. Between…
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