News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 10 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage for the first — and possibly the last — time. The Democratic vice president opened Tuesday night’s faceoff with a power move, marching across the stage to Trump’s lectern to shake his hand. ̶...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 10 hours ago
By Catarina DemonyLONDON (Reuters) – All three candidates running to become the next secretary-general of the Commonwealth, a 56-nation club headed by Britain’s King Charles, said on Wednesday they supported reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism. The Commonwealth evolved out o...
Entertainment / Sports & Entertainment Stories - 10 hours ago
In June of this year, Jacksonville rapper Foolio passed away at the age of 26. Reportedly, he was shot multiple times in the parking lot of a Tampa hotel where he was celebrating his birthday. The tragic loss continues to have the hip-hop community in mourning, but according to DJ Akademiks, not e...
Entertainment / Sports & Entertainment Stories - 10 hours ago
September 11, 2024, 1:25pm Questlove, best known as one of the more famous drummers to ever live and co-founder of The Roots, released a memoir this month called Hip-Hop is History. Co-written with his regular collaborator, Ben Greenman, this personal narrative builds on a growing canon of hip-ho...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 11 hours ago
Americans may be polarized racially, philosophically, and otherwise, but one area where they agree is that Tuesday night’s presidential campaign debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was contentious. The White House election rivals covered everything...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 11 hours ago
Photo: RNZ Health New Zealand has scrapped the highest Code Black alert used by some emergency departments to show when they are critically overcrowded or understaffed. The agency said its new ED At A Glance system was about getting a “nationally consistent” approach – but s...
by Toter - 11 hours ago
Pharrell Williams was confronted by an animal rights activist with PETA while at a Q&A following the premiere of his new LEGO film 'Piece By Piece.’
by Toter - 11 hours ago
Tragedy struck in Ciceron, Castries, on Wednesday, when the body of seven-year-old Nehki Poleon was discovered in a river. Nehki’s family had posted a missing person’s report on Facebook the day before. The boy’s father, William Poleon, said he was devastated and confused over the...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 11 hours ago
The three candidates to be the next secretary general of the Commonwealth have called for reparations for countries that were affected by slavery and colonisation. The candidates from the Gambia, Ghana and Lesotho expressed their support for either financial reparations or “reparative justice”, as...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 11 hours ago
As the 2024 election approaches, one of the most pressing issues for Black voters is reproductive justice, particularly concerning Black maternal health outcomes. Recent statistics from the CDC reveal that Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications compared...
Entertainment / Sports & Entertainment Stories - 11 hours ago
Aaron Styza Aaron Styza is an itinerant journalist, poet, and fiction writer. Before joining I Love the Burg, he lectured on rhetoric and writing at San Diego State University, and also worked in the antiquarian books and documents trade. Follow him on Instagram: @aaron_styza....
Lifestyle / Parenting/ Health - 11 hours ago
Renowned R&B singer Freddie Jackson recently opened up about a significant health challenge he’s facing. In a heartfelt video shared on September 4th via his social media channels, Jackson, 67, revealed that he has been diagnosed with kidney disease. Known for his chart-topping hits in the 1980...
Community Forum / Forum Talk - 11 hours ago
Michael Jordan’s Highland Park estate once symbolized the retired shooting guard’s achievements as one of the greatest players in NBA history. But today, the home sits unoccupied on the real estate market with Jordan unwilling to lower the asking price or remove the customizations that made it uniq...
by Toter - 11 hours ago
Taylor Swift recently endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 U.S. presidential election in a highly visible Instagram post. Following the vice-presidential debate, Swift praised Harris as a “warrior” who champions causes she believes in, including women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 11 hours ago
Nicole Sherard-Freeman, a powerhouse with 30 years of tri-sector experience, will step into her role as President of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan in January 2025. Her journey spans corporate, nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors, making her uniquely qualified to lead o...
