Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Here’s how the Courier’s ‘Fab 40 Under 40’ event looked in 2023….

FAB 40 HONOREE MELVENA DANIELS, CENTER, WITH HER MANY SUPPORTERS AT THE SHERATON PITTSBURGH HOTEL, APRIL 14. WE’LL UNVEIL THE PHOTOS FROM OUR “CLASS OF 2024” CELEBRATION IN NEXT WEEK’S COURIER PRINT EDITION…! (MAY 15TH) PITTSBURGH NATIVE AND L...

Smooth stones for sharpshooting graduates

“He [David] picked up five smooth stones from a stream and put them into his shepherd’s bag. Then, armed only with his shepherd’s staff and sling, he started across the valley to fight the Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:40 NLT Graduation season is upon...

Arizona’s now-repealed abortion ban serves as a cautionary tale for reproductive health care across the US

Abortion rights supporters gather outside the Arizona Capitol building in Phoenix. AP Photo/Matt York Black women account for nearly half of all abortions in the United States yet are more likely to live in a contraceptive desert – meaning areas wher...

Why DEI in Canada struggles to uplift Black people

It is important that we in Canada understand our history so that we know how to move forward with clear solutions. (Shutterstock) by Christopher Stuart Taylor, University of Waterloo Canada has a long history of trying to show that we are better tha...

Will our weather worsen? What to do before, during and after the flood.

Photos via Canva. (Photo illustration by Natasha Vicens/PublicSource) With wet weather expected to continue setting records in and around Pittsburgh, it’s important to prepare, according to officials and experts. by Delaney Rauscher Adams& and&am...

BookTrib’s Bites: Four captivating Spring reads

(NewsUSA) – Writers of the Future Volume 40 by L. Ron Hubbard Spine-tingling. Breathtaking. Mind-blowing. Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities....

The Atlanta Voice – May 10, 2024

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Part One: Local and State Political Updates For This Year’s Elections

As Virginians prepare for the 2024 Primary elections on June 18, a myriad of political contests unfold, from U.S. House and Senate races to local council and school board elections. Meanwhile, attention shifts to potential candidates vying for the st...

Birmingham-Southern College Responds to $52 Million Purchase Offer From Alabama A&M University

The Birmingham Times Alabama A&M University made a $52 million offer on Thursday to purchase Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) with the intention to retain the school’s credentialed faculty and staff, according to AL.com. However, BSC said late T...

Satellite imagery shows Palestinians fleeing Rafah’s tent cities as threat of major attack looms

(CNN) —& Palestinians have begun to flee Rafah’s tent cities in large numbers over the past 72 hours, as the threat of a potential major Israeli assault looms, new satellite imagery from Planet Labs shows. CNN has identified several camps she...

Takeaways from Day 14 of the Donald Trump hush money trial

(CNN) —& Former President& Donald Trump’s lawyers continued their attack on the credibility of Stormy Daniels for several hours on Thursday, with defense attorney Susan Necheles& accusing the adult film star of making up the story of hav...

E. Faye Williams: Selective prosecution of Marilyn Mosby

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Black people have always known about& selective prosecution, but lately, it has been more blatant than any we’ve seen in recent years.& Many people think things have gotten better, but in many areas, nothing could be a l...

American Cancer Society launches landmark study to address disparities in Black women’s cancer survival rates

The American Cancer Society is embarking on an unprecedented initiative spanning 20 states, including the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, to investigate the troubling disparities in cancer survival rates among Black women. Despite o...

Jordan Wallace’s pursuit of excellence: Aiming for Daytona and Le Mans victories

MIAMI GARDENS — When Jordan Wallace was a 5-year-old, his grandmother bought him a little, battery-powered Mercedes car. She may have regretted that move, because Wallace immediately hopped into his miniature whip and practically drove the whe...

Anderson winery listed as Yelp’s third best winery in the state

Cultured Urban Winery is the third best winery in the state of Indiana on Yelp. In April, the Microsoft Network compiled a list of the 26 best wineries in Indiana. Using aggregate data from Yelp reviews, Cultured Urban Winery — a Black- and woman...