Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Anxiety Builds As Families Face Growing Competition For Prestigious Early-Childhood Schools

Determining the right kindergarten for your child has emerged as a pivotal moment for many families across America. The evolving landscape of elementary school choices presents new challenges, with a growing number of options including public, privat...

What Makes City Charter High School A Standout In Modern Education

At City Charter High School, students don’t merely obtain a diploma; they graduate equipped for life's challenges. Situated in downtown Pittsburgh, City High serves as a free public charter institution dedicated to cultivating academic, technological...

Why Students Say Penn State Greater Allegheny Feels Like Home

Situated a mere fifteen miles from Pittsburgh, Penn State Greater Allegheny provides the intimate environment of a small campus while harnessing the extensive resources of a Big Ten institution. Here, students engage within a supportive, tight-knit c...

As More Students Apply For Aid Is The Pell Grant Pool Stretching Too Thin

Concerns are rising regarding the Pell Grant program, which falls under the Department of Education, particularly amid President Trump’s intentions to downsize this federal entity. Although it’s improbable the Pell Grant will be entirely abolished, i...

CCAC Provides The Skills And Confidence Students Need To Advance

When visiting any of CCAC’s campuses, one encounters a vibrant array of students actively participating in dynamic educational settings. These individuals are gearing up for careers as cybersecurity specialists, airline pilots, court reporters, nurse...

PPS Strengthens Its Talent Pipeline With A Forward Thinking CTE Educator Track

On October 10, Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) proudly inaugurated its innovative “Emerging Educators” Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program at Pittsburgh Brashear High School. This initiative aims to develop a local pipeline of aspiring teach...

Homestead Voters Endorse Mary Nesby’s Vision Of Real Work Over Political Posturing

In January 2026, Mary Nesby will become the inaugural Black woman mayor of Homestead, marking a significant milestone. However, for Mayor-elect Nesby, this achievement extends beyond accolades. She perceives herself as an integral part of the communi...

Texas Health Insurance Rates Surge: Average Monthly Premiums Rise 35% On Customers

The Texas Tribune reports that, starting November 1, average premiums for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are projected to rise by 35.2% in Texas due to insurers reacting to increasing costs and the potential expiration of premium tax credits. This hik...

Philadelphia Marks End of an Era: The Final Penny Minted Today

The American penny officially ended its run on Wednesday after a lengthy period of decline, reaching the age of 238 years. The final penny was minted at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia under the supervision of U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach. Back in Febr...

Dr. Benjamin Chavis Long And Influential Career In Environmental Justice Receives Recognition

Dr. Benjamin Chavis, the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, was honored in October as the Father of the Environmental Justice Movement during the Mississippi Statewide Environmental Climate Justice Summit hosted by Je...

California Governor Gavin Newsom Celebrates Prop 50 Redistricting Victory Shaping Democrats Out West

California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the successful passage of Proposition 50 in Texas on Saturday, shortly after his state approved a strategy to counter Governor Greg Abbott's redistricting initiative aimed at enhancing Republican congressio...

DeSoto ISD Launches Innovative Tech Initiative to Enhance Student Learning Experience

The DeSoto Independent School District has secured the endorsement of its board of trustees for a substantial investment in technology to better equip students for the evolving digital environment. This initiative stands as one of the first major und...

AI Technology Takes Student Writing To Unprecedented Heights

Dallas ISD is advancing its commitment to innovative education through the broader application of AI technologies throughout its schools. Douglas Frank, the director of the Reading Language Arts Department, highlighted the necessity of adapting to sw...

Please Don't Turn Your Back On Students During Homeless Youth Awareness Month

November marks National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, highlighting the pressing issue of youth homelessness and the myriad challenges that many Dallas ISD students and their families confront.Annually, over 3,900 students within Dallas ISD face the...

Boost Alzheimer’s Defense: How Daily Steps Can Slow Its Progression

A recent observational study indicates that increasing daily steps can potentially slow cognitive decline in older adults exhibiting early biological signs of Alzheimer’s disease.The presence of beta amyloid and tau proteins signifies Alzheimer’s....