Lifestyle / News Talk - 3 months ago
By Dr. Marina Merrill | NNPA(NNPA) – In 2023, the Oregon legislature launched the Early Literacy Success Initiative to help all students learn to read, as only 46% of students read proficiently by the end of grade 3. To support the initiative, the Children’s Institute (CI) partnered with the R...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 3 months ago
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware | Word In BlackOverview: Experts say a variety of reasons, ranging from fear of COVID infection to the convenience of watching a streaming service, accounts for the decline in the number of people returning to in-person church attendance.(WIB) – In March 2020, when...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Media personality Faiza Salima recently shared a deeply uncomfortable dating experience that highlighted the importance of honest communication, particularly when it comes to finances. During an appearance on Sabrina Agasha’s podcast, Salima recounted a date that took an awkward turn due to...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 3 months ago
The Gist Economic impact. Black-owned businesses have seen a significant revenue increase from 2017 to 2021, demonstrating their growing economic influence. Communication importance. Effective messaging and alignment with customer values are crucial for the success and support of Black-owned busine...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 3 months ago
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA(NNPA) – Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, a pioneering molecular biologist, has made an extraordinary journey from the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. to the cutting edge of precision medicine and genomics. Returning to his roots for an interview on the PBS show “The Chavis...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 3 months ago
By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff WriterGoing green never tasted better, says the Bay Area Black woman behind Northern California’s largest vegan food festival.& The Bizerkeley Food Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1, with 100 vendors, among them businesses showcasing plant-based...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 3 months ago
By Joan Cusick | Solving Sacramento“Hands-on” best describes the Beginning Farmer Training Program at the Center for Land-Based Learning in Woodland. And prepare for those hands to get a little dirty.Over seven months — from mid-February to mid-September — trainees attend classes twice a week, work...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 3 months ago
birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham is working on a significant citywide rezoning initiative as part of its ongoing comprehensive plan for revitalization and growth. The goal of this rezoning ordinance is to create mixed-used districts that are transit-friendly, walkable and make for a better...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 3 months ago
By Caleb West | BPL Director of Collection Management The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) provides a myriad of resources for school age patrons. These databases/electronic resources provide educational experiences that allow younger patrons to learn and grow. Resources are accessible using a smartph...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 3 months ago
By Donald Hunt | For The Birmingham Times Welcome to the first weekend of Alabama historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and all four schools will be in action – Miles College, Tuskegee University, Alabama A&M and Alabama State. The season opener gives each school a chance to pick u...
by Toter - 3 months ago
It’s easy to see why Ava Alexander is causing such a stir on social media. It all began with two straightforward photos that were shared on @Campus_Cuties. They featured the University of Kentucky track star dressed for school, along with a photograph of herself in a bikini that went viral. Av...
by Toter - 3 months ago
This week, golf influencer Hailey Rae Ostrom went completely nude to play golf, and it went viral. A reservoir on the Colorado River in Utah and Arizona called Lake Powell is where social media star Ostrom recently posted a photo of herself using her X (formerly Twitter) account. Just to have the op...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 3 months ago
(The Texas Tribune) – If Texas wants to rein in its high housing costs, it needs more homes, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office said Tuesday – the latest sign that the state’s high home prices and rents have become a growing concern for the state’s top officials.Homebuilding in Texas didn’t keep...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Although one of the most prominent “will they, won’t they” disputes in NFL history has officially come to an end thanks to a contract agreement between the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk, the headlines aren’t quite done yet. Following the 49ers’ devastating Super...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Nike and Kobe Bryant are closely associated. He joined the company in 2003 and stayed with them till he retired. But he was an Adidas athlete for six years before he joined with the heavyweights of American fashion. Bryant not only came to represent the company, but he also provided Gary Stokan with...
