Category : Lifestyle

Kansas governor celebrates Black history, seeks support for voting rights, health care agenda

Gov. Laura Kelly, bracketed by Black legislators and others gathered at the Capitol, signed a proclamation marking the historical contributions of Blacks to Kansas communities and the ongoing fight for racial justice. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Refle...

Diallo Smith Named President and COO at Life Remodeled

Life Remodeled, a Detroit-based nonprofit focused on transforming vacant schools into vibrant community centers, is pleased to announce the elevation of Diallo Smith from Chief Operating Officer to the dual role of President and COO. In the heart of...

Not My Son’s “Every Step of The Way” Gala: A night of celebration and impact in Dallas

Brace yourself, Dallas! Not My Son (“NMS”), the unstoppable Black women-led non-profit powerhouse dedicated to dismantling city and national systems of oppression, is gearing up for its fourth annual gala, “Every Step of The Way.” This electrifying...

South Dallas will elect a new trustee this May

By Keri Mitchell Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Dallas ISD School Board President Justin Henry announced this week he will not seek reelection as the District 9 trustee, and a four-way race to replace him is underway.In& a lette...

Ohio MLK awards recognize Cincinnati changemakers

By Melissa Vince Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission& COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission announced the winners of the annual Ohio MLK Awards honoring the service...

LeMoyne-Owen receives $75K grant to launch Mens Volleyball

The LeMoyne-Owen College is set to introduce men’s volleyball to its athletic program in the 2024-2025 season, joining the ranks of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SIAC) NCAA Division II teams. This development makes LeMoyne-...

Williamson Inc.’s first Minority Business Expo a success

From pizza joints to personal styling, local minority business owners from all industries showcased their goods and services last week at the first Minority Business Expo hosted by Williamson Inc.’s Black Business Coalition at the Turner Theater in...

Stax Music Academy presents free virtual event “Stax Meets Motown” for Black History Month

Among soul music fans, few things are as emotionally charged as comparisons between Stax Records and Motown. And now the Soulsville Foundation’s 2024 Black History Month production commemorates both labels in its 2024 Black History Month original pro...

Black KC Chiefs Fan in Viral Pictures Had Nothing To Do With Mass Shooting, But Now His Life’s Been Ruined

Denton Loudermill, a Kansas City Chiefs fan cuffed during last week’s mass shooting and mistakenly identified in social media rumors as the shooter, seeks to clear his name. Image from Getty Many may be familiar with this picture of a man i...

Rev Kevin Peterson demands $15B in reparations for black Bostonians

By James Reinl, Social Affairs Correspondent, For Dailymail.Com Published: 14:41 EST, 19 February 2024 | Updated: 14:47 EST, 19 February 2024 Boston activists have urged the city to lavish $15 billion in reparations to black residents...

Medical experts sound the alarm on growing diabetic amputations among Black patients

In operating rooms across the country, more and more diabetics are receiving amputations due to complications from type-2 diabetes. The life-altering procedures are more common among Black and Latino patients who are more likely to be diagnosed with...

Embracing Intellectual Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles and Fostering Growth in College

One of the keys to success in college is to accept intellectual challenges. These challenges do not only test your knowledge and skills but also require you to grow and develop yourself as a person. These challenges have valuable growth opportunitie...

Get to know your child’s classroom during Sacramento City Unified’s Black Parent Involvement Day

By Srishti Prabha | OBSERVER Staff Writer The Sacramento City Unified School District, in partnership with the Black Parallel School Board, is hosting its seventh annual Black Parent Involvement Day on Tuesday, Feb. 20. This event — where Bla...

Delaware SBA’s ‘Access to Action’ shines a light on Black business

The U.S. Small Business Administration Delaware (SBA Delaware) is bringing Black History Month and business together with its “Access to Action: Building Your Finances for Funding” event on Feb. 22. This free half-day event, presented by the SBA-bac...

TSDtv: History Hidden In Plain Sight: The University of West Tennessee trained black doctors and dentists

As we here at The New Tri-State Defender pause to reflect on African-American History Month, my own journey has brought me to make these bold recommendations: There should be a class called “The History of Memphis.” This class should be mandatory; T...