Category : News

Black Medical Professionals Receive Standing Ovation At Gateway Medical Society Tribute

Gateway Medical Society, a nonprofit organization boasting over seventy years of advocacy for health care and policy support for economically disadvantaged and underserved communities in the greater Pittsburgh area, hosted its “Black Excellence in Wh...

Studies Show Women Of Color Absorb The Largest Losses As Wage Gaps Grow

Rights don't vanish suddenly; they diminish gradually. It's a subtle headline here, a policy alteration there—each minor change accumulates until it becomes crucial to recognize. This is a deliberate strategy: to exhaust us to the point of inaction,...

No. 97 Takes Its Final Bow At Pitt As Aaron Donald Receives One Of The School’s Highest Honors

On November 15, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers suffered a tough 37–15 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but the final score became secondary to the moment that unfolded at halftime. The spotlight belonged to Aaron Donald, the Pittsburgh...

Talia Kirkland Earns Admiration After Delivering A Memorable WPXI Presence

Talia Kirkland is a devoted multimedia journalist, spouse, daughter, and community advocate, influenced by her family, friends, and personal experiences. A native of Penn Hills, she graduated from Penn Hills High School in 2010 and earned her journal...

Lando Selected as O’Connor’s Top Choice for Police Chief Role

On June 3, 2017, the New Pittsburgh Courier documented an engaging event where Black youth participated in chess matches alongside Pittsburgh Police officers. While children delighted in various games, parents gathered vital community information fro...

Community News: The Urban League Empowerment Center’s Purpose-Driven Development Initiatives

“This initiative embodies the remarkable legacy crafted by countless Black New Yorkers in Harlem,” stated New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani. Harlem represents more than just a geographic area; it signifies resilience, creativity, and a steadfa...

Epstein Talk Will Be Still Be Around In 2026

When Doug Jones unveiled his bid for the U.S. Senate during a 2017 special election, he was seen as an underdog within Alabama's strongly Republican landscape. This special election occurred after Republican incumbent Jeff Sessions resigned to assume...

Red-Hot Stretch Sends The Yellow Jackets Vaulting Into The League’s Top Tier

Following a triumphant weekend, the Yellow Jackets avenged their earlier defeat against the reigning ABA National Champions, the Chicago Fury. Last spring, Ace Pippens’ squad suffered a 100-86 loss in a Region Semifinal. Determined to turn the tide,...

Girard Highlights Economic And Social Needs Shaping These Coastal Districts

As Saint Lucia approaches its General Election on December 1, the Anse La Raye/Canaries constituency anticipates its inaugural two-term member of parliament since Cyprian Lansiquot's tenures in 1997 and 2001. Wayne Girard, the incumbent from the Sain...

Saint Lucia Receives Infrastructure Lift Thanks To A’ila Resorts

Saint Lucians will soon benefit from a new beach park at Mount Pimard, Rodney Bay, thanks to the creators of the multimillion-dollar A’ila Resorts and Residences and The LifeCo Holistic Wellness Hotel. Although this park wasn't initially planned, the...

NDP Triumphs Nationally And Brings Conclusion To ULP’s Prolonged Governance Streak

In a momentous political transition, the New Democratic Party (NDP) emerged victorious in today’s general election in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, concluding nearly 25 years of rule by the Unity Labour Party (ULP). This triumph disrupted Dr. Ralph...

GOAF Rolls Out Aid Initiative For Traumatized Children Of Abuse

Girls of A Feather (GOAF) inaugurated the Independent Child Protection Advisor (ICPA) Programme on November 20, marking World Children’s Day. Funded by the European Union, this initiative aims to provide traumatized child victims of abuse with inform...

Hong Kong Crews Race Through Burned Towers Trying To Locate Hundreds Still Missing After Catastrophic Fire

Firefighters in Hong Kong tirelessly searched on Thursday for hundreds of individuals unaccounted for following a catastrophic fire that ravaged multiple high-rise residential towers. This tragic incident, the city’s deadliest in over seven decades,...

Sammy Trusts His Squad’s Ability To Push New Zealand Throughout Tests

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy is optimistic about his team's prospects against New Zealand in the forthcoming Test series. Set to commence at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on December 1, Sammy asserts that his squad possesses the necessary strengt...

Robust Royalty Earnings Help ECCO Close Year Strong

As the year ends, the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. is celebrating a remarkable EC$1.3 million royalty distribution. This payout, scheduled for December 4, represents the organization’s second disbursement in...