Black Headline News

Black Headline News

Listen to news executives Cheryl Smith, Brigitte Jones and Julia Ann Dudley Najieb as they discuss national issues with commentary. Visit the BHN Talk Radio current episodes here.

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June 5, 2026 124 mins
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&nbs...
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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 w...
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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 sc...
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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.”

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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.
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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.
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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 Lt. Gov....
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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&nb...
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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.  

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(The Wrap) California, New York and six other attorneys general filed an emergency motion to block the recently approved Nexstar-Tegna merger. The FCC’s media bureau approved Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of rival TV station owner Tegna on Thursday.

(Capital B) Angelica Johnson is forced to recount the images and sounds of her son, Da’Quain Johnson, being attacked by a police K-9 dog and being shot thr...
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FAMU students not happy with secret agreement between their college and ICE without prior notification.

Ryan Coogler's 2025 movie, Sinners, wins four Oscar, along with other Academy Award winners and historical firsts on his production team.

Savannah, Georgia has a first, Black Ms. St. Patrick's Day.

The special election to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's vacant House seat in Georgia's solidly red 14t...
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TSA workers not paid due to partial government shutdown causes shortage and long lines at airports.

Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones, the news hosts discuss breaking news, how TSA and The Department of Homeland Security workers are not getting paid due to the partial government shutdown, nine tornadoes hit several states, and "End Times" talk from commanders regarding the Iran war is problematic and a primary e...
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In this episode of the Black Headline News Talk Radio Show, with host, Julia Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones, special guest, Kendra Noel Lewis, chair of the California Democratic Party Black Caucus, reveals the current state of the California political landscape and its powerful Black vote.

As Governor Gavin Newsom proceeds on his book tour in key states in the South and throughout the nation, the show hosts a...
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On February 24, 2026, President Donald J. Trump gave his US State of the Union Speech; unfortunately, there were more inconsistencies in the information presented than what was factual.

Listen to a review of key statements made during the speech that may have been exaggerated misrepresented, true or completely false during the speech.
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The show is hosted by news publishers Cheryl Smith, Julia Dudley Najieb, and Brigitte Jones.

BREAKING: (FOX) Labor Department deploys ‘strike team’ to California over $21B unemployment debt, fraud concerns: The Labor Department deployed a "strike team" to California to address federal findings of improper payments and alleged fraud within the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) program.

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The show is hosted by news publishers Cheryl Smith, Julia Dudley Najieb, and Brigitte Jones.

BREAKING: Starting with a tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, this episode covers: Is the SAVE America Act the new 'Jim Crow 2.0'? DHS Shutdown begins ... redistricting scheme backfiring ...

Black History Month Spotlight: In 2022, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's HOPE Crew (Hands-On Preservation Experien...
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In this episode:  Julia Dudley Najieb and Cherly Smith start with the breaking news regarding the Obamas being depicted as apes in President Trump's delete Truth Social post.  The other breaking news deals with the Apple Music Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show featuring Bad Bunny controversy over his all-Spanish speaking performance.

Black History Month Spotlight:  Black colleges in Atlanta, GA

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BREAKING:  Independent journalist Georgia Fort, former CNN anchor Don Lemon, and activists Trahern Crews and Jamael Lundy, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi were arrested at the end of January concerning a protest at a church location.

Black History Month Spotlight: HBCUs in Nashville, TN 

Election & Politics: Texas upset from special election could interfere with bigger plans in the Sena...
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In this episode of BHN Talk Radio, Julia Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones and Cheryl Smith start with the breaking news of the winter storm that affected millions of people throughout the United States; over 11,500 flights were cancelled.  The hosts then connected the conversation with Dr. John Ahn from the previous episode who talked about the reason for the boost in natural disasters.

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