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Enjoy a post-midterm election discussion with Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones who also discuss the historic first in key races throughout the nation.

Listen to part 1 the November 3 midterm election-night coverage and commentary with news hosts Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones, and Cheryl Smith.

BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a comprehensive out-of-court settlement with the Lexington Police Department in Mississippi to enforce sweeping reforms following systemic civil rights violations against Black residents.   FDIC study says African-American banks are declining due to several equity issue factors.   ELECTIONS & POLITICS Politics & Midterm Election...

Breaking:  Even as the overall number of reported hate crimes declined, anti-Black hate accounted for the largest number of race-based hate crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. Anti-Hispanic and anti-Latino hate crimes increased in 2025 amid the administration’s brutal and draconian immigration enforcement campaign, compounding the threats facing immigrant communities, including Black immigrants.  ...

Join the BHN Talk Radio news team, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones as they discuss the latest breaking and key news headlines affecting Black communities throughout the nation and world: BREAKING NEWS: A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,...

Join the BHN Talk Radio news team, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones as they discuss the latest breaking and key news headlines affecting Black communities throughout the nation and world:   BREAKING NEWS: Report: Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, daughter of Minister Louis Farrakhan, dies  — Black America Web Summary: Reports said Betsy Jean Farrakhan, the eldest daughter of Min...

After news publisher hosts Julia Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith, and Brigitte Jones reflect on 9/11, here are the news items for discussion during this show: BREAKING:  Homicide in tree hanging of Fortune Gary Indiana elected officials request a federal investigation AI threat news and news commentary

Join the BHN Talk Radio team, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones as they explore the Democratic Party's strategies to reach Black voters, while the Democratic Socialist movement is taking root in key elections. Hear from special guests about their assessments on the matter: The Honorable Judge Bobbie Edmonds (Texas) and former gubernatorial candidate and current school board...

Geologists and expert scientists say the back-to-back earthquakes are happening frequently against the norm   Listen to a recap of the Sunday, August 23 episode of the BHN Talk Radio Show with Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones as they cover feature news story: "Understanding Earthquakes." The show reflects on the recent earthquake calamities worldwide California's prediction...

BLACK-IN WEEK 4:  The Black press reflects on past Black journalists in history and present journalists, how they adapted to unique, political climates, featuring guest, professional journalist, Dr. Dareia Tolbert Jacobs of Texas.

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Black Headline News launched the "BLACK-IN" campaign in conjunction with the July Fourth holiday weekend, using the first forum in a series to educate viewers about the plight and history of the Black press, urging viewers to support Black media with valid, copious explanations.   Week three featured special guests, Pastor Al Green of One Rugged Cross Church and Pastor B...

With news publishers, Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones, join the BLACK-IN Movement, an initiative started by Black Headline News to inform viewers about the importance of the Black media; meanwhile, learn more about news publishers Smith, Dudley Najieb and Jones as to why they became journalist and publishers.  Also, learn more about how to reach the Black media, what the B...

  On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Black Headline News launched the the "BLACK-IN" campaign in conjunction with the July Fourth holiday weekend, using the first forum in a series to educate viewers about the plight and history of the Black press, urging viewers to support Black media with valid, copious explanations. Award-winning news publishers Cheryl Smith of Texas Metro News , Julia Ann Dudley Najie...

BLACK-IN 7-2-26-PART 1 'The Black Press Soldiers without Swords' discussion begins On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Black Headline News launched the the "BLACK-IN" campaign in conjunction with the July Fourth holiday weekend, using the first forum in a series to educate viewers about the plight and history of the Black press, urging viewers to support Black media with valid, copious explanations. Award-...

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. Finall...

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...

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 electi...

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 man...

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...

BREAKING:  An alleged cyberattack involving “unauthorized activity” on Canvas -- an education platform widely used by universities and schools across the United States -- caused the site to temporarily shut down on Thursday, officials said. The company said it confirmed that an unauthorized actor carried out the activity by “exploiting an issue related to our Free-For-Teacher accounts.” As the Lou...

In this episode, news hosts discuss in detail the issues with the recent ruling in Louisiana in regards to the Voting Rights Act; new movie, 'Michael(2026)' has mixed reviews but overall excellent; students at South Carolina State University protest graduation speaker who is a part of the MAGA Movement, while some call to defund the college as a result.

News hosts explore the surprise tornado weather in California, and the mediocre weather in Texas, White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, Sarah's Oil movie, President Donald Trump has resurrected his public rebuke of former President Barack Obama, reparations argument revisited in 3 minutes, and California's unique way of connecting to nonprofits throughout the state.

BREAKING NEWS: On April 15, 2026, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recited a prayer during a Pentagon service that was an adapted version of the fictional "Ezekiel 25:17" monologue from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. Hegseth, referring to it as the "CSAR 25:17" prayer, used the adapted quote—famously delivered by Samuel L. Jackson—to describe a military rescue mission. (Capital B) Former Virginia...

Breaking:  Over 100 Nigerian civilians were accidentally killed, according to the local government. Afrika Bambaataa, the rapper and producer who helped create and bring hip-hop and electronic music to the world with songs such as "Planet Rock" and "Looking for the Perfect Beat," has died. He was 68 years old.  He carries with him the past of sexual abuse allegations, according to a former member ...

Applause erupted in the UN General Assembly Hall on Wednesday as Member States adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.  The resolution spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favor.  Three countries – Argentina, Israel and the United States – voted against and 52 abstained.   “No Kings” demonstrations took place across the nation today, w...