Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

TN Supreme Court Clarifies Standing Requirements in Tennessee and Holds No Common Law Cause of Action for “Wrongful Foreclosure”

Nashville, Tenn- The Tennessee Supreme Court today issued an Opinion in& Case v. Wilmington,& involving a man who claimed he experienced “wrongful foreclosure” of his property. In the Opinion, the Court held that state law does not recogn...

Atlanta Hawks and State Farm’s open 11th Good Neighbor Club for Atlanta Youth at C.T. Martin Recreation Center

Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta VoiceNobody said being safe can’t be fun as well.& On Thursday, Nov. 14, in southwest Atlanta, the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center opened its doors as the city’s 11th Good Neighbor Club, a collaboratio...

E. Faye Williams: Too many still protect White privilege!

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—I know we’re charged with accepting the results of the November 5th election. President Joe Biden reminded us that it’s the American way. Many of us were given reasons to reject that, but we should just smile and accept a convict...

Morris Chestnut’s Acting Journey: A Career Defined by Depth and Versatility

Morris Chestnut’s career in acting spans several decades and a wide array of roles, showcasing his versatility and ability to connect deeply with his audiences. Known for his impactful performances and charismatic screen presence, Chestnut has become...

Harambee! Harambee! Harambee!: Annual festival brings community together through music, fun and Black culture

(The Dallas Examiner) – The rhythm of drumming circles and songs by local bands filled the air as residents visited with vendors from the county’s Black-owned businesses during the 50th annual Harambee Festival, Oct. 26. This year’s theme, “Harambee...

Education – HBCU Expanding Medical Schools in Professional Development

For many years, Black medical practitioners have been trained and empowered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). By providing a solid academic basis, encouraging surroundings, and opportunities for practical experience, HBCU medi...

D.C. Area HBCUs Create Home Base for Student Veterans and Dependents

Veterans and their dependents are flocking to college classrooms after enlistment days are over, thanks to educational benefits available to most veterans and their families after honorable discharge from military service. The Post-9/11 Veterans Edu...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names private school vouchers as his top legislative priority

(The Texas Tribune) – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday declared private school voucher legislation his number one issue for the legislative session beginning in January and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to declare it an emergency item.“School choice is my...

A right to stay: It’s time to do something about neighborhood displacement in Dallas

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – After two years of dedicated research and community engagement, Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation, with support from JPMorganChase and The Dallas Foundation, will launch its anti-displacement toolki...

Dallas ISD team member inspires former student to change lives

(The HUB) – A mentor is someone who allows you to see potential and restore the hope inside yourself. That is what led Gerardo Gonzalez Gomez, an instructional specialist in the Dual Language Department, and Isaac Nkurunziza, once his student, to col...

Democrats’ Big Band Blame Tour: Playing the Post-Election Blues

The following article, Democrats’ Big Band Blame Tour: Playing the Post-Election Blues, was first published on The Black Sphere. Alright, grab your fedora and sax, and let’s riff on the Democrats’ catalog of election-loss excuses with som...

Keith Boykin: Yes, Trump won. Here’s what happens next.

Buckle up, folks. We’re in for a bumpy ride.Election Day is over, so I want to answer six big questions. What happened? How did it happen? Why did it happen? What could we have done differently? What does this mean for the future? And what do w...

Three things veterans need to know when buying a home

by& Zerline Hughes Spruill Washington Informer After serving and sacrificing their lives for the country, it is crucial that veterans are well-informed about the benefits and options available toward housing and becoming homeowners, particularly...

We finally have a third party

America’s political system has essentially always been dominated by two parties, long before the Democrats and the Republicans morphed into their current iterations. At the nation’s founding, Jefferson and Madison led the Democratic-Republican Party...

Achieve: Propel Students Defy Expectations

Families value Propel Schools for its individualized learning, small class sizes, and its caring educators. What does this mean for your child? A daily learning environment that supports them in academic achievement, a plethora of in-school supports...