Black Headline News

(6-21-26) BHN Talk Radio: First Lady Obama honors husband; Knicks get nicked; Earth, Wind and Fire documentary reavealing

In this epsidoe of BHN Talk Radio, the news hosts reflect on the introductory speech given by former, First Lady Michelle Obama, in reference to her husband, President Barack Obama and the opening of the new center in Chicago. News hosts also focus on the 2026 NBA Champions, the Knick's, jersey- number mishap. Spotlight: Earth, Wind and Fire documentary reveals the ups and downs to success. Finally, young voters are trending toward the Democratic Party position.  Recent podcast explains why.

(6-14-26) BHN Talk Show - El Nino arrives early, here's the Juneteenth history, and Karmelo Anthony appeals

In this episode of BHN Talk Show, news hosts, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones review the following breaking news items:  NOAA’s National Weather Service announced today that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall.  Karmelo Anthony is appealing his recent murder conviction for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet last year. Spotlight - Here's a brief history of Juneteenth Elections - Part 1: The younger generation voting habit patterns examined

(6-7-26) BHN Talk Show: Black museum vandalism being investigated, Civil War book banned; California voting fraud claims unfound

Breaking:  The National Park Service and Boston police are investigating an act of arson at the Museum of African American History Boston, where a staff member discovered package contents set on fire behind the building on Joy Street in Beacon Hill. More News:  Author's Civil War book banned by Trump administration Spotlight:  African American Music Appreciation Month Elections:  California election fraud claims unfounded

(5-31-26) BHN Talk Show: Trump fund blocked; in California, LAUSD tries to reclaim $22 million after laundering scheme

In this episode of BHN Talk Show, news hosts Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones review the latest breaking news where a federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Department of Justice from taking any further action to create, fund or spend money from its so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund as a lawsuit challenging it proceeds. MORE NEWS:  Over four years, a Los Angeles school district manager enriched herself with $3 million in kickbacks by working with a tech company executive to deliver $22 million in work, according to allegations in a lawsuit filed by the school district. SPOTLIGHT:  Clarence George Carter (1936 - 2026) was an influential American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose career spanned over six decades.  SPOTLIGHT:  Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock were an American hiphop duo from Harlem, New York City. Rob Base was the stage name of Robert Ginyard (May 18, 1967 – May 22, 2026) and DJ E-Z Rock was the stage name of Rodney "Skip" Bryce (May 8, 1967 – April 27, 2014). They are best known for the 1988 single "It Takes Two", a "hip-hop staple“ that was a top 40 hit and has been certified platinum by the RIAA.  ELECTIONS:  Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will win the Democratic primary for Georgia governor in her quest to become the nation’s first Black woman elected governor.If she wins in November, Bottoms also would become the first woman and African American to serve as Georgia’s chief executive. The Miami-Dade Democrat will leave Congress at the end of her ninth term.U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has announced she will not seek a ninth term [http://wilson.house.gov/about] in Congress.

(5-17-26) BHN Talk Show: Historical Black graves vandalized with Trump name; dangerous cup of tea carries billions of plastic particles;

In this episode of BHN Talk Show, news hosts Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones review the latest news concerning historical graves vandalized with president Trump's name. Research shows that a cup of tea has billions of nanoplastic particles in just a few sips. Spotlight:  HBCU website highlights all the Black colleges throughout the USA. Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisah Lance-Bottoms faces scrutiny by her own Democratic Party. Florida’s newly drawn 20th District is devolving into an intense and bruising showdown over race, criminal charges and political power.