Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Dr. James Bridgeforth: The Harris Effect

& by Dr. James Bridgeforth As the Democratic Party stands at a pivotal juncture, the question of leadership looms large. With President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is stepping down from the presidency, the path forward for Democrats hinges...

How Trump Disrupts Democrats Using Their Tactics

The following article, How Trump Disrupts Democrats Using Their Tactics, was first published on The Black Sphere. Politico published an article titled, “Trump Once Unified Democrats and Divided Republicans. The Shooting And Debate Turned the Ta...

7-nation prisoner swap shows how diplomacy, not law, governs exchanges

President Joe Biden, joined by relatives of prisoners freed by Russia, delivers remarks about the prisoner swap on Aug. 1, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images by William E. Butler, Penn State Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and two oth...

Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (AP) — Gordon Hayward, who nearly gave Butler a national title over Duke with a half-court shot that just missed on the final play of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game, retired from the NBA after 14 seasons on T...

Trump lied about Kamala Harris’ race, disrespected Black women at NABJ: A revealing disaster for everyone involved

Sometimes there are no winners, one side just losses slower than the other. When it was announced that Donald Trump would make an appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists convention, it was hard for most Black journalists to see...

If Kamala Harris So Popular Explain This

The following article, If Kamala Harris So Popular Explain This, was first published on The Black Sphere. In case you’re wondering how popular Kamala Harris is, then stay away from the polls and the fake fundraising numbers. There exists a much...

An Artist’s Examination of the Paris Olympics

The following article, An Artist’s Examination of the Paris Olympics, was first published on The Black Sphere. One of the first things that was claimed about the opening ceremony from the Olympics is that the scene wasn’t a recreation Da Vinci’...

Empowering Black entrepreneurs: Bridging the gap through intentional lending

Black Business Month is more than a time for recognition; it is an opportunity to address the persistent economic disparities faced by Black entrepreneurs and to champion solutions that promote equity and inclusion. Historically, Black businesses...

Early voting information and where to register

It is that time of the year again. Are you registered to vote? According to Indiana Secretary of State, Hoosiers who are registered have the right to cast their vote come November if they meet the following criteria: They are both a U.S. citizen...

Your Victory is in The Shout!

“So the people shouted, and the trumpets were blown. As soon as the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the people shouted a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and th...

This Weekend in the Arts: Aug. 2-4

School is right around the corner, but August brings just a few more summer weekends to enjoy all the art, music and festivals Indianapolis has to offer. August’s First Friday is jam packed with free concerts, food festivals, art exhibitions and...

Conversations: Lionell Spruill Sr. – “Still Helping People”

By Brenda H. Andrews Publisher New Journal and Guide In May 2000, then Virginia State Delegate Lionell Spruill received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws citation from the Norfolk State University Board of Visitors. Today, the very same Spruil sit...