Category : Lifestyle

2 months ago

White House Halts Chief Education Data Commissioner's Role

The White House's recent suspension of Peggy Carr, head of the National Center for Education Statistics, raises concerns over racial disparities in K-12 education data. Experts warn this action could impede understanding of student performance, parti...

2 months ago

Revitalizing Black Communities: Why Localizing Wealth Matters

Black capital needs to flow within our neighborhoods. Contrary to the argument that Black dollars only circulate for six hours—far less than in other demographics—many economists dispute this notion. With an impressive $1.6 trillion in purchasing pow...

2 months ago

This Week In Black History March 12-18, 2025

MARCH 12 1773—This is the most probable date when Black explorer Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable begins building the settlement, which would eventually become the city of Chicago, Ill. The Haitian-born (c 1745) du Sable would over time become a ma...

2 months ago

Memphis pastor Ricky Floyd shot, killed following a dispute

Well-known Memphis pastor Ricky Floyd was gunned down outside a popular local nightclub and diner following a verbal dispute with a woman in the early morning hours Wednesday. The shooting occurred outside Momma’s Bar and Diner at the corner of Crump...

2 months ago

"Market Instability Sparks Worries for Black Investors"

(By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent) U.S. stock markets are facing notable downturns, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting by 890 points (2.1%), closing at 41,912. Similarly, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped...

2 months ago

Transform Your Passion into a Meaningful Career at Dallas ISD

(By Joyce Foreman) District 6 Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Hello D6! I trust your semester is going well. As we approach year-end, let’s harness our resilience, confidence, and determination to succeed together! March brings new opportunities, and I’...

2 months ago

Spotlight on Rep. Al Green: A Key Figure Making Headlines

Congressman Al Green (D-TX) faced one of the swiftest censures in modern U.S. House history, voted 224-198 today. Notably, this censure occurred without a hearing from the House Ethics Committee, with the punishment directly presented on the floor fo...

2 months ago

Empowering Women: Navigating Challenges in the Trump Era

By Frederick Joseph Many inquire how to resist the Trump administration and alleviate this ongoing crisis. My response remains constant: Make a decision. Choose to act. Every small effort counts, as we navigate through these challenging times, strivi...