Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Protecting Young Hearts from Life's Tempestuous Challenges

After8toEducate, a vital nonprofit in Dallas, supports over 4,000 unhoused students, focusing on ages 14-21. Located in the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center, it offers shelter, meals, and academic help. Their mission is to promote self-sufficiency and p...

Former Heavyweight Champ George Foreman Dead At 76

George Foreman, a revered two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, died on March 21, 2025, at age 76. His family expressed their grief on social media, celebrating his legacy as a preacher, father, and humanitarian. Foreman’s illustri...

"Meet the Top Five Candidates for Dallas Police Chief: The Future of Law Enforcement"

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has shortlisted five finalists for the police chief role: Roberto Arredondo Jr., Brian Boetig, Daniel C. Comeaux, Michael T. Igo, and Catrina M. Shead. These candidates were chosen from a pool of 25, showcas...

Birmingham Collaborates with Residents and Leaders to Create a Robust Sustainability Strategy

Birmingham is set to unveil a comprehensive sustainability plan aimed at fostering a healthier, resilient, and economically vibrant community. Launching this spring, the initiative will engage all 23 neighborhoods, focusing on inclusivity. Residents...

Mary Lee Bendolph: The Renowned Craftswoman Behind Gee’s Bend Quilts

Mary Lee Bendolph, an acclaimed quiltmaker from Gee’s Bend, skillfully transforms leftover fabrics into breathtaking quilts. Guided by her mother, she innovatively combines geometric patterns, often disregarding conventional designs. Her artistry has...

"Crucial Safety Tips for Hair Products Tailored to Black Women"

BY KENYA HUNTER | Associated Press ATLANTA — Globally, Black women dedicate considerable time to salons for synthetic braiding but are increasingly wary of health risks. A Consumer Reports study identified toxic chemicals in widely used braiding p...

Kimball High School winning tradition continues

(The Dallas Examiner) – The winning tradition at Kimball High School continued as the Knights boys varsity basketball team brought home the school’s eighth championship trophy. The team defeated the Houston-Washington Eagles 71-48 in the UIL State to...

HHSC highlights available resources during National Kidney Month

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting resources for kidney disease patients and encouraging people to consider joining the organ donor registry as part of National Kidney Month in M...

Federal investigators were preparing two Texas housing discrimination cases – until Trump took over

ProPublica(The Texas Tribune) – The findings were stark. In one investigation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development concluded that a Texas state agency had steered $1 billion in disaster mitigation money away from Houston and nearby c...

Surgery in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing tied to fewer doctor visits, medications

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Mild sleep-disordered breathing is breathing disturbances during sleep that can range from loud snoring to occasional breathing pauses. Symptoms of SDB in children can include loud snoring, pauses in breathing durin...

Classic gospel, contemporary blues artists come to Nashville

By Ron Wynn One of gospel’s finest groups and the son of a legendary blues musician will be appearing in Nashville to get April underway in fine fashion. They are both coming to the City Winery, with the Blind Boys of Alabama slated to appear there A...

E. Faye Williams: Now that things are crystal clear!

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Not so long ago, nearly everybody except 92 percent of Black women pretended they didn’t know what Project 2025 was. They did that all the way up to Election Day while listening to what the “Would Be King” was clearly saying. M...

"Remembering Angie Stone: The Grammy-Nominated R&B Icon Who Passed Away at 63"

Angie Stone, the soulful R&B artist known for hits like "No More Rain" and "Wish I Didn’t Miss You," tragically passed away at 63 in a vehicle accident, confirmed by her publicist. Stone’s legacy will endure in her music. Memorial details will be sha...

"Shifting the Landscape: How FHA Job Cuts Under Trump Affect Black Homebuyers"

The Trump administration's proposal to slash 40% of the Federal Housing Administration’s workforce jeopardizes loan processing and support for Black homebuyers dependent on FHA loans. This could lead to delays and decreased access, exacerbating the r...

Navigating Life Without Free Lunches: Strategies for a Balanced Approach

Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church questions, "What happens when there's no more free lunch?" He urges Black ministers to adapt to the challenges posed by the Trump administration, highlighting the urgent need for churches to...