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Floyd Wesley Brown, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and beloved brother of Hardy Brown, Sr., publisher emeritus, Black Voice News.
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Things I Remember about My Brother, Floyd Wesley Brown, Who I Called “Floydee”

hardy.brown by hardy.brown February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Floyd Wesley Brown was a trailblazing football player and a guiding light for his younger brother, who remembered him fondly for his independence, love of football, and example as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

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The Abolition of Coins

BVN Contributor by BVN Contributor December 27, 2025December 27, 2025
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Essay: Intentional Self Care and Community Connections Can Improve Our Wellbeing

by California Black Media December 25, 2025December 25, 2025
Chef Dorian Southall prepares to cater a private dining event in Los Angeles, CA.
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Op Ed: When Black Media Becomes a Gatekeeper Instead of a Home

Contributor by Contributor November 25, 2025December 1, 2025
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Essay: The Hidden Toll — Federal Rollbacks Threaten Black Women’s Health in California

cablackmedia by cablackmedia November 12, 2025November 12, 2025
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How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted in California’s 2025 Special Election

Contributor by Contributor October 25, 2025October 25, 2025
Vote YES on Proposition 50 and do not forget to mail or return your ballot by mail, ballot drop box or your county’s Registrar of Voters Office.
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OpEd: Yes on Prop 50

hardy.brown by hardy.brown October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
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Frederick Douglass and America’s Free Speech Crisis

Contributor by Contributor September 23, 2025September 23, 2025
Brock Mill Pond in Trenton, NC, where the body of Isaac Strayhorn was found on December 24, 1942. Strayhorn was murdered by an angry mob of white racists.
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Op Ed: Isaac Strayhorn Family Answered God’s Call to Action After His Murder

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