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News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 8 months ago

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM HONORED

By: SH-FBISD News Fort Bend ISD communications team receives top honors from statewide public relations association Fort Bend ISD (March 25, 2024) – Members of Fort Bend ISD’s communications team won 19 awards at the 2024 Texas School Public Relations Association Star Awards Program, including two C...

News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 8 months ago

ARE YOU APART OF THE “WE” CROWD?

We often hear people say, “We” got to do better, but in reality, the man or woman in the mirror may need to do better. Everything that happens in this thing called life, is not your fault unless you are truly the cause of the negativity going on in and around our communities. If you’re not a deadbea...

News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 8 months ago

DR. DRE WALK OF FAME STAR

By: LA News Legendary record producer and rapper Dr. Dre has received the 2,775th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dr. Dre was honored to receive his star last month on 6840 Hollywood Boulevard, just in front of Jimmy Kimmel Studios. He received his star in the category of recording. Fellow hip-h...

News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 8 months ago

TSU SPORTS HALL OF FAME

By: TSU Media The Texas Southern University Sports Hall of Fame, which was reinstated this year, has announced its  first induction class since 1996 with the selection of 24 former student-athletes, coaches and contributors.  The star-studded class features a mix of current professional, collegiate...

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PASSING OF JAMES A. WASHINGTON

By: Dallas Weekly It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James A. Washington, Publisher emeritus of the Dallas Weekly. James was one-of-a-kind. His wit, incredible storytelling and extensive business acumen made him one of the best – from public relations, corporate communications,...

News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 8 months ago

THE WARDS OF HOUSTON

The Houston wards were designated before 1915 with each borough having its own strictly defined sectors, each with its own unique culture and vibe. Since transportation was difficult a person’s occupation was the greatest reason for the part of town they lived in. First Ward, the city’s birthplace a...

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REMEMBERING DR. KING, AND ADAM C. POWELL

By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, a day those of us who are old enough will never forget. But April 4th is significant for another reason, because on April 4, 1972, the Rev. Dr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Congressman from New York, died i...

by Toter - 8 months ago

Saint Lucia Readies For A Bumper Carnival Season

Primary stakeholders are excited about prospects for Saint Lucia carnival growing bigger and better. On Thursday, representatives from the key agencies, band leaders, artistes, service providers, and other mas enthusiasts gathered at Sandals Grande for the media launch of this year’s event. The popu...

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KATHERINE JOHNSON HONORED

On March 23, 2024, Women in Aviation International (WAI) inducted the brilliant mathematician and NASA Legend Katherine Johnson (posthumously) into their International Pioneer Hall of Fame Class of 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Other inductees included the  first female class of U.S. Air Force Undergrad...

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ATTEMPTING TO HUSTLE GOD

By: Bobby E. Mills, PhD America, love is without hypocrisy or hustling. Neither is God fooled or mocked. Individuals invariably reap what they sow.  Therefore, “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love: give preference to o...

News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 8 months ago

URA’s Black History Month Celebration

PITTSBURGH CAPA STUDENTS PERFORMING AT THE URA’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION, FEB. 28. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh held a Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 28 at its Downtown offices. The New Pittsburgh Courier was there as Catapult Greater Pit...

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Mural reveals Fair Park’s role in Juneteenth’s history

By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press When Artist J.D. Moore was selected to be part of the  Absolute Equality – Juneteenth Mural Project commemorating Juneteenth, he knew he wanted to focus on South Dallas – “specifically Fair Park.” Moore, 31, is one of six selected art...

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Rep. Parkinson Advances Bill to Help Restore Citizenship Rights

NASHVILLE- State Representative Antonio Parkinson of Memphis has advanced a bill to help restore citizenship rights to many deserving Tennesseans.  Currently in Tennessee, certain convicted felons who have paid their debt to society remain ineligible for basic citizenship rights including the r...