Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Hollywood stars pay tribute to Carl Weathers

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Numerous stars& have offered salutes, tributes and accolades to the memory and achievements of actor Carl Weathers. who died Thursday at 76.& His array of films and television shows included most notably his...

Schermerhorn holds second community initiative

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Involvement by local symphony orchestras with their communities doesn’t always happen, and even less often in Black neighborhoods. But the Nashville Symphony has been that rare exception. They announced Friday the seco...

Black Forces: Unapologetic advocates for civil rights through music

By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — Unapologetic from the beginning, ready to call out those who stand between real political change and civil equality, the Black-fronted hardcore punk band Black Forces is touring through Tennessee, building a devo...

Learn your history, tell your story

Camike Jones There is an African proverb that states, “Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” As long as we continue to allow individuals or entities that do not appreciate and understa...

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is an all-new model that takes the popular compact SUV to new heights. With its rugged exterior, impressive off-road capability, and spacious interior, the Crosstrek Wilderness is a great choice for anyone who...

Change for a half dolla

Larry Smith It’s no secret that Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is multi-talented. Having begun his career as a phenomenally successful rapper, Jackson has since made a name for himself as an actor, producer, and businessman. He also has a legendary side...

Bill clarifies exemption to law requiring districts to give closed buildings to charters for $1

By AMELIA PAK-HARVEY Indianapolis Public Schools moved to lease the closed Francis Bellamy school 102 to a local nonprofit in December amid an ongoing legal battle over the state’s so-called $1 law. New legislation clarifies which districts...

Fatal crash review updates and controversial development project passed by council

By JILL SHERIDAN A stream from the City-County Council meeting shows a packed house. (Photo/WFYI) The Indianapolis City-County Council held its monthly meeting Monday night and approved controversial rezoning for a development project. T...

An open letter to the I.U. Nation

Danny Bridges Dear I.U. Basketball diehards: No one can ever doubt your sincere dedication to your school and the enthusiasm regarding the Men’s Basketball program. For decades you’ve faithfully flocked to Assembly Hall in Bloo...

Islam in African American history

Imam Mikal Saahir There is no African American history without Islam, unless that is, you want to cheat our race and the world of a true history. Alex Haley’s “Roots” was successful due to his rediscovery of the Muslim ancestor Kunta Kinte. Ha...

Derek Fordjour: A homecoming drawn in paint

“I was broke for a long time. My mother comes to my lectures to collect on the money I owe her,” Morehouse graduate and multidisciplinary artist Derek Fordjour, 50, jokingly told a young artist inquiring on how she can escape the stereotype of the b...

Chinese migrants use Social Media to help them cross US border

(Yahoo): A “60 Minutes” report this week highlighted how Chinese migrants, including middle-class individuals, enter the U.S. through a gap in the border fence near San Diego. The migrants interviewed said they utilized the platform Douyin — the Chin...

Black History Month 2024: “Chitlin Circuit” Was Pathway To Black Fame Under Jim Crow

When segregation was legally banned in the 1960’s, once-thriving Black segregated theaters and performance halls in Hampton Roads and elsewhere began to slowly shutter their doors.From the 1930s until the 1960s, these venues were part of the so-calle...

How Birmingham-Area Women Celebrate Their Love Through Galentine’s Day

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | The Birmingham Times While many will observe Valentine’s Day on February 14, one Birmingham salon owner plans to bring together nearly two dozen female friends and clients to remind them of how special they are, regardless...

Natural Hair Stylist Sheena Moore Offers Dating Advice to Friends and Clients

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | The Birmingham Times Natural hair stylist Sheena Moore, 45, an Ensley High School graduate, has been married to her husband, Carlos, for 14 years. They have two sons, ages 17 and 6, and reside in Adamsville, Alabama. Moore...