Category : News Talk

Food For Thought

By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff WriterGreater numbers of people are looking beyond traditional sources for their monthly grocery needs, as inflation drives up food costs to unaffordable levels. The lack of healthy food in many communities mak...

Prospective jurors in Hunter Biden’s firearms case questioned on gun rights, addiction, politics

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } WILMINGTON, Del. – A federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter opened...

Michigan Central ‘Live from Detroit’ Concert Produced by Eminem will Feature Diana Ross, Big Sean, and Others

Thursday June 6th is set to indeed be a night for the ages as Detroit’s music legends unite for historic Michigan Central reopening. Ladies and gentlemen, mark your calendars, because Detroit is about to make history once again. Picture this: D...

Sacramento Native Marks A Judicial First

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer Newly confirmed Eastern District of California Judge Dena M. Coggins. U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Sacramento native Dena M. Coggins was confirmed May 22 by the U.S. Senate as a...

Webinar Series: Engaging the 2024 U.S. Election: An Expert Roundtable –

Join the American Political Science Association for our second webinar in a series exploring the 2024 U.S. election. The 2024 U.S. election presents an opportunity to better understand American democracy. How should we interpret the U.S. 2024 electi...

24 Hours in Highland Park: City’s Journey from Industrial Decline to Community Revival

Amidst the shadows of former manufacturing giants, Highland Park stands resolute—a city poised on the brink of a profound transformation. This narrative isn’t merely about economic metrics or architectural blueprints; it’s about the heart of a commun...

A New Beginning: The Historic Reopening of Michigan Central Station

After years of neglect, Michigan Central Station stands resurrected, symbolizing Detroit’s rebirth and Ford’s bold vision for the future. This grand reopening, driven by a relentless commitment to innovation and community, marks a transformative mome...

Calif. Leaders Discuss Foster Care Reform Strategies for Black and Brown Youth

Lila Brown | California Black Media (CBM) – Before becoming a nationally recognized social justice leader and a member of California’s Mandated Reporting Taskforce, Shane Harris spent 13 years as a foster care youth after he lost both of hi...

Trump verdict means Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s first Black district attorney, must make some key decisions

Reducing Stigma Around Mental Health in the Black Community Can Save Lives

For anyone with mental health challenges in our country, societal expectations, culture, and public health can lead to debilitating feelings of self-doubt, myth, and stigma–especially in the Black community. The stigma and myths abound, too often ro...

Black Wall Street Business Expo brings in hundreds for small businesses

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The third annual Black Wall Street Business Expo took place Saturday in Clayton County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The event pays homage to African American heritage. It included black-owned vend...

Revival of Michigan Central Station Sparks Economic Boom and Business Growth in Detroit

Courtesy of Michigan Central Station The grand reopening of the Michigan Central Station, a historic landmark that has stood as a testament to Detroit’s resilience and progress, heralds a new era of economic rejuvenation and urban development....

L.A. Pilot Program Addressing Asian American Hate Could Be California Model

McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media (CBM) – Californians who are Asian American or Pacific Islanders (AAPI) were the targets of an escalated number of hate crimes and hate incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many AAPI people,...

Stevie Wonder’s Ghanaian citizenship reflects long-standing links between African Americans and the continent

Stevie Wonder. Getty Images by Nemata Blyden, University of Virginia There’s a long history of African Americans settling in Ghana or keeping in close contact with the first African country to gain independence. This relationship has most recently b...

GCBC advocates for black businesses in D.C.

Share with friends Photo: Delegates from the Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers, including H. DeWayne Johnson, President/CEO of the Southern Georgia Black Chambers (far left), gather with Senator Jon Ossoff during their recent fly-in to Washingto...