News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 3 months ago
Normally, those in Baltimore, home to the rabid Ravens fans of the NFL, aren’t too fond of the Terrible Towel-waving, Steel City-marching Pittsburghers who love their Steelers.But on June 20, 2024, Pittsburgh got a little love while in the Charm City.During the National Newspaper Publisher Associat...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 3 months ago
CNN continues face backlash after failing to grant credentials to Black-owned media outlets ahead of tonight’s debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The highly-anticipated debate is taking place at the CNN studio in Atlanta this evening. However, 800 media outlets around the wor...
News / Global Alerts - 3 months ago
By David Winship When Willie Mays died last week, I went to my collection of baseball cards and pulled five cards from his San Francisco Giants career. Baseball cards were always a way to connect with childhood heroes and we had them all over the country in the ‘50s and ‘60s. My older brother and I...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 3 months ago
Bill Cobbs, a prolific character actor who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, passed away on Tuesday at his home in the Inland Empire region of California. At 90 years old, Cobbs’ life was a testament to perseverance and passion. His death was announced by his brother, Thoma...
News / Global Alerts - 3 months ago
By Dr. Althea Taylor-Jones The N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) welcomed N.C. Representative Frank Sossaman to their general session held in Raleigh June 4-5. Rep. Sossaman shared some very encouraging information regarding the need to advocate on behalf of our “seasoned citizens.” The NCS...
News / Global Alerts - 3 months ago
People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia, but a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that engaging in vigorous physical activity more than once a week can lower that risk. The findings appear online in ...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 3 months ago
The Bakery Square logo in Pittsburgh’s East End looks over a parking lot that Walnut Capital wants to redevelop. (Photo by Eric Jankiewicz/PublicSource)After stalling in the fall amid affordable housing disputes, Walnut Capital appears poised to follow through on plans to add 14 acres to the East Li...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Son of NBA legend LeBron James, Bronny James, was not taken on the first day of the 2024 NBA Draft, which was a not too shocking development. Wednesday night’s announcement of the 30 first-round selections left Bronny’s NBA future in doubt as he prepared for Thursday’s draft festivities. His name wa...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 3 months ago
Target received the “A Mind Is…” Gala Corporate Award. Left to right are: Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr., executive vice president for field development, UNCF; Kenya Joyce Hatch, area development director, Chicago, UNCF; Fred Mitchell, vice president of development for UNCF’s Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regio...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 3 months ago
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 38th annual Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair starts on Thursday. The health fair will run through Sunday at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. The Indiana Department of Health is encouraging people to go and to take advantage of free health sc...
by Toter - 3 months ago
From the humble beginnings of writing songs in between her shifts as a bus driver, Lizzen has now emerged as a rising star in the R&B scene. Yesterday, (6/27) she unveiled her highly-anticipated debut album, aptly titled On The Bus, featuring a stellar lineup of R&B superstars. The Akron, O...
by Toter - 3 months ago
After video of the Chicago Sky star hanging out with NBA Draft pick Terrence Shannon Jr. at an after-party surfaced, fans of Angel Reese became enthused. In the first round of Wednesday’s NBA Draft, Shannon was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 27th overall pick. Shannon played c...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 3 months ago
Do you remember being a 13-year-old? Yeah, I try not to think about it either. But do you remember the emotions you felt when you were that age? The rage you felt when your mom wouldn’t let you wear what you wanted, the sadness when your best friend became part of the “cool crowd” or how about t...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 3 months ago
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.comPresident Joe Biden and the Republican contender, former President Donald Trump, are set to face off once again on June 27 at this year’s first presidential debate in Atlanta. This debate will be hosted by CNN and moderated by reporters Jake Ta...
Entertainment / Sports & Entertainment Stories - 3 months ago
This article is sponsored by AXIS School of Dance. New Jersey dancers who wanted to learn from active industry professionals used to cross the Hudson to take dance lessons in New York City. AXIS School of Dance, located at 115 Grand Street in Hoboken, changed the game by bringing this same experienc...
