Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

NECX Inmates Mark Graduation Day with 17 Associate Degrees Earned

Mountain City, Tenn. – Thursday night marked a momentous occasion as seventeen inmates from the Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX) commemorated their achievement of earning associate degrees in general studies. This event represents the second and...

Young DJ Daniel, 13, Named Honorary ICE and Border Patrol Agent

Thirteen-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel has been officially designated an honorary officer of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. On May 13, DJ, who is courageously battling brain and spinal cancer, received this commendation...

Celebrating the Life of Alice May Foy: A Heartfelt Tribute

November 20, 1934 – May 10, 2025 Pittsburgh, PA • Age 90 Alice May Foy peacefully departed on May 10, 2025, enveloped by her cherished family. At 90, she embraced rest after a life that revolved around motherhood, often humorously noting her lac...

Denzel Washington Calls Out Photographer at Cannes Festival: A Moment to Remember

Denzel Washington confronted a photographer during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, creating a buzz on social media. The incident unfolded on Monday, May 19, as Washington attended the premiere of Spike Lee’s film *Highest 2 Lowest*, alongside A$AP Roc...

How to manage the high costs of leasing or buying a vehicle

By Renee Horne, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer for Chase Auto at JPMorganChase Car prices may be volatile in 2025, so many consumers will have to be even smarter with their money. Whether you’re looking for a way to commute to work...

Tennessee ACLU Urges Court to Halt Controversial Anti-Transgender Driver's License Policy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, alongside Holland & Associates PC, submitted a petition in the Davidson County Chancery Court contesting the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (TDSHS)...

Protect Our Public Lands: Stand Against Trump's Big Oil Giveaway!

Donald Trump is initiating an extensive giveaway of public lands to the fossil fuel sector. He has commanded the U.S. to initiate aggressive drilling on these lands and has expedited approvals for new oil and gas ventures, circumventing necessary en...

Celebrating Excellence: UTM Student Shines at Honors Day Ceremony

MARTIN, Tenn. – May 15, 2025 – LOCAL UTM STUDENT HONORED ON HONORS DAY – Jocelyn V.K. Cantrell (right), a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin hailing from Old Hickory, proudly receives the Carol McElvain Memorial Award from UTM Chancello...

Bishop Cooper Celebrated with Commemorative Portrait Unveiling at Trinity AME, Atlanta

On March 2, 2025, the ‘Wall of Trinity Bishops’ received its latest enhancement with the induction of Bishop Jeffery B. Cooper, Sr. This honorable tradition, initiated by the Reverend Dr. Cooper, serves to pay tribute to former Trinity pastors who ha...

Blair Underwood Reveals Untold Secrets in 'Sins of Survivors' by Joe McClean

Mom’s unwavering support instilled confidence. After reminding you to safeguard your siblings, her resolve was complete. This familial bond formed a strong defense against any foe. Even now, you remain watchful for one another, echoing the sentiments...

The Echoes of Justice: Approaching the 5-Year Milestone of George Floyd’s Death

The National Urban League's president highlighted that some corporations have chosen to extend their support by funding Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and civil rights entities. Since George Floyd's tragic death, institutions an...

Heartbroken Moms Urge Focus on Health-Centered Strategies to Combat Overdose Tragedies

NEW YORK, NY – The overdose epidemic continues to ravage lives, with nearly 90,000 fatalities in the U.S. last year alone. Notably, this crisis disproportionately affects Black and Native communities. On the eve of Mother’s Day, grieving mothers urge...

O’Connor defeats Gainey to win Pittsburgh’s Democratic mayoral primary

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey gets a hug from a tearful canvasser and supporter, Sage Velasquez, after giving a concession speech at his primary election night party on May 20 at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers on the South Side. (Photo by Stephan...

PPS Board President Walker stuck in one-vote gridlock

Gene Walker (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) New board members support the district’s plan to close some schools but push for increased transparency and greater community engagement in the process. Consolidation’s most prominent supporter...

To make healthcare fairer for Black communities, AI needs to include Black voices and experiences

Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a big part of our lives, including in healthcare. Some people are worried AI might get too smart, take away jobs, or hurt people’s privacy. Dr. Vanathi Gopalakrishnan, University of Pittsburgh Ass...