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Dawn Staley’s trailblazing journey to becoming the highest-paid Black female basketball coach

In the realm of basketball, where records are made and legends are born, Dawn Staley stands tall as a beacon of excellence and inspiration. Her recent milestone achievement of becoming the highest-paid Black female basketball coach is not just a...

Saint Lucia Celebrates Success At Routes America Event

A four-member delegation, led by Thaddeus M. Antoine, Chairman of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority represented Saint Lucia at the recently concluded Routes America Conference, which was held from March 19-21, in Bogota Colombia. The three-day event...

The Atlanta Voice GM/president James Washington passes away

ATLANTA, GA — James Washington, the president and general manager of The Atlanta Voice, a longtime advocate of the Black press, and the 2019 National Association of Black Journalist Legacy Award winner passed away surrounded by family and loved ones...

The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album

Country musician Linda Martell at her home in South Carolina in 2021. Sean Rayford/Getty Images by William Nash, Middlebury One of the most impressive parts of Beyoncé’s new album, “Cowboy Carter,” is her roster of collaborators, which includes risin...

TSU President Glenda Glover, Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock headline Spring Commencement

By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University proudly announces that United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and President Glenda Glover will be taking the stage as the keynote speakers for the 2024 Spring C...

Q&A: Dr. Howard Fuller on education reform

Dr. Howard Fuller speaks with Jasmin Shaheed-Young, president and CEO of RISE INDY. (Photo/Camike Jones) Dr. Howard Fuller is a nationally known thought leader on education reform. Fuller served as the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools fr...

Honoring Black Union soldiers massacred at Fort Pillow

By Wiley HenryMEMPHIS, TN – When Dr. Callie Herd learned that a “massacre” had taken place on April 12, 1864, at Fort Pillow, a Union garrison in Henning, TN, she and her son, Ronald C. Herd II, sprang into action.They have honored the Union’s Black...

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a voice for change

By V.S. Santoni April is Arab American History Month. Rashida Tlaib, a Democratic representative from Michigan’s 13th congressional district, made history as one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, alongside Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Bo...

ESPER hosts US postage stamp dedication for Judge Constance Baker Motley

By Sandra Long Weaver NEWARK, NJ — The 47th stamp in the United States Postal Service Black Heritage Collection was unveiled during a special ceremony sponsored by the New Jersey chapter of the Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections (...

Improving STEM education is crucial

By Ivan Sanchez& In the ever-evolving landscape of education and employment, a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has become increasingly vital. This emphasis is especially critical for African...

Regions Bank announces new head of Affordable Housing

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Regions Bank recently announced experienced financial services leader Katie Such as head of Regions Affordable Housing. Such succeeds Rob Chiles, who is retiring after 35 years in the financial services industry, including over 15...

Preliminary report shows decrease in infant fatalities

By WHITNEY DOWNARD nfant mortality ticked up in 2022 but preliminary data for the 2023 analysis of infant deaths indicates deaths may be decreasing. (Getty Images) A 2024 report analyzing 2022 infant death records with a preliminary glimpse at...

Student advisor to join TSU Sports Hall of Fame

By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University freshmen advisor Nick Horton is headed to the TSU Sports Hall of Fame. On April 12, Horton will join 24 other former athletes for the special recognition. The 2024...

Five things to know about Social Security

By Mia D. McNeil AARP Tennessee State Director Social Security has been in existence for 91 years, but it may be fair to say that Americans know as much about the inner workings of Social Security now as they did in 1935. At AARP Tennessee, we se...

The Economy Predicts the Winner of the 2024 Presidential Election

The following article, The Economy Predicts the Winner of the 2024 Presidential Election, was first published on The Black Sphere. The suicide rate has hit crazy numbers under Joe Biden. Americans have lost hope, and for good reason. But some America...