Category : News

1 month ago

‘Jewels’ experience a special historical treat

Lynn Jolly, architect and Specifications Specialist, left, and Gloria McKissack, Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes, Inc. charter member and historian for the McKissack Home. NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes, provided a special edu...

News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 1 month ago

I told you so

Larry Smith For the last few years, I have been sounding the alarm that the Democratic Party neither understands nor values Black men. Party leaders just don’t “get” Black men socio-culturally; they cannot seem to grasp that we are a distinct grou...

1 month ago

March Madness differs from football playoffs

Nowhere was the difference between big time college football and basketball made clearer than this past Sunday afternoon. Following the selection show where all the teams and brackets were outlined, the CBS staff turned to interview the NCAA D...

1 month ago

Volunteers prepare for NCAAs

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — No fan base was less pleased by the results of last week’s SEC Tournament held in Nashville than Tennessee supporters. Coming off having won the regular season SEC title for the first time since 2008, they looked li...

1 month ago

New series spotlights Huey P. Newton

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — The life of Huey P. Newton, the charismatic and controversial leader of the Black Panther Party, is the subject of a forthcoming limited series on Apple TV+. The network has now released the first trailer for the serie...

1 month ago

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ going back to beginning

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — It was 20 years ago when ABC began airing “Grey’s Anatomy.” It became an immediate hit and& helped jump start Shonda Rhimes’ career. Now ABC has begun airing new episodes each Thursday (locally WRKN-2). But the 20...

1 month ago

The legacy of Country Music’s first Black superstar

By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — The first man to win the Country Music Association’s male vocalist award two years in a row, one of the first Black members of the Grand Ole Opry, and one of the most successful country music singers ever, Charle...

1 month ago

Remembering the queen of Tejano music

By Ivan Sanchez& Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, often referred to simply as Selena, continues to captivate hearts and inspire generations long after her untimely passing. Born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, Selena rose to become one o...

News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 1 month ago

Take the leap! 

Rev. Shelia Spencer “I’ve commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the Lord your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 CEV “When staying in the comfort zone...

1 month ago

Aid Efforts Continue In Haiti Amid Violence, Volatility

Humanitarians continue to deliver aid in Haiti, where the situation in the capital, Port-au-Prince, remains tense and volatile in the face of escalating gang violence and political instability. The UN said on Tuesday that its children’s agency UNICEF...

1 month ago

Carol Nantongo Announces Maiden Concert Dates

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan songstress Carol Nantongo has excitedly revealed plans for her inaugural concert, marking a significant milestone in her musical journey. Carol Nantongo The announcement surfaced on Thursday across her various so...