Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Vance, Trump, and The Politics of Hate

Who Are the& ‘Right People’& to Hate? —William Kristol “I think our people hate the right people,” a relaxed JD Vance& confided& to an interviewer three years ago. By “our people,” Vance meant the followers of Donald Trump,...

TEACH BY EXAMPLE

Identifying children in “need” of special education or harsh discipline is significantly dependent on their teacher’s race, especially Black males, particularly if they are also economically disadvantaged. Black students with Black teachers are more...

CHENEY’S ENDORSE HARRIS

By: USA Today So tenacious conservative Dick Cheney and progressive icon Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are voting for the same presidential candidate. You don’t see that every election. Former President Donald Trump’s bid to regain power is generating all...

RIVERSIDE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

By: David Ellison Join the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Engineering Department and Public Health for a groundbreaking ceremony to announce the first construction phase of the estimated $200 million revitalization of the h...

SO THEY SHOOK HANDS

By: Natiece Ford In the words of Donald Trump, “I don’t care what she is…” The September 10, 2024 presidential debate between cur-rent Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump did not focus on the race or gender of either...

Why Tim Walz’s Comment Hurt Harris to the Core

The following article, Why Tim Walz’s Comment Hurt Harris to the Core, was first published on The Black Sphere. Kamala Harris is the political Kim Kardashian, sans sex tape. Harris slept her way to the top, and played the role of “side ch...

Pittsburgh’s Soul Food Festival 2024!

R&B STAR KEITH WASHINGTON DELIGHTS THE CROWD ON AUG. 31 DURING PITTSBURGH’S ANNUAL SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL, ALONG THE BOULEVARD OF THE ALLIES, DOWNTOWN. (PHOTOS BY GAIL MANKER) R&B STAR SEVYN STREETER HITS THE STAGE DURING PITTSBURGH’S ANNUAL SOU...

Trump’s Latest Proposal Ended Harris-Walz

The following article, Trump’s Latest Proposal Ended Harris-Walz, was first published on The Black Sphere. Donald Trump is an innovator. So much so, that it’s impossible to ignore. President Trump’s first term brought energy and pas...

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris shows how big a role music is playing in the 2024 election

Attendees dance as a band plays during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images by Mark Clague, University of Michigan Music generates passion and emotion, so it’s little surprise...

Six steps to help teens plan financially for the future

AMONG YOUNG ADULTS ages 13-18 surveyed, 83 percent have thought about their retirement and 78 percent believe they’ll be able to retire comfortably when the time comes. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock) (Family Features)—For teenagers, retirement may...

Gaby Natale joins forces with Susan G. Komen® as official ambassador

DALLAS,& Sept. 9, 2024& /PRNewswire/ — Triple Daytime Emmy award-winning journalist,& bestselling author, and leadership speaker Gaby Natale has partnered with Susan G. Komen®, the world’s -leading breast cancer organization,...

Fewer college students indicate they are nonbinary amid backlash

Nonbinary students may be wary of being ‘out’ on their college applications. Vladimir Vladimirov via Getty Images by Genny Beemyn, UMass Amherst The national backlash against trans and nonbinary young people may have led fewer nonbinary students to...

Putting a spiritual spin on my love affair with vinyl

Vinyl records are becoming the music industry’s highest-grossing physical format. eclipse_images/Collection E+ via Getty images by Brock Ruggles, Arizona State University I am a vinyl record aficionado. My father, also a musician, recently gave me h...

Regions Foundation Provides New Jobs Through $150,000 Workforce Development Grant

regions.doingmoretoday.com The Regions Foundation on Friday announced a $150,000 grant supporting education and workforce development opportunities provided by STRIVE Birmingham. Launched in 2023, STRIVE Birmingham follows a nationally recognized mo...

City of Birmingham to Host Meeting for Food Truck Owners at Sloss Furnaces on Sept. 16

birminghamal.gov On Monday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m., the City of Birmingham will host an informational meeting for food truck owners and food tent operators wishing to operate in Birmingham. It will be held in the Visitors Center at Sloss Furnaces. The...