Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Black woman sues bank after White manager allegedly refused to cash check

Photo: Getty Images A Black woman in Michigan is suing PNC Bank after employees allegedly refused to cash her check without explanation. According to Atlanta Black Star, Kiara Young, 33, filed a lawsuit, alleging that she became a victim of “...

Regions Bank Earns Military Friendly Employer Designation

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Nov. – Regions Bank on Tuesday announced it has been designated as a 2025 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly, an organization that measures the commitment of companies to support the military community. Regions Ba...

Trump Throws Down the Gauntlet to Leftists

The following article, Trump Throws Down the Gauntlet to Leftists, was first published on The Black Sphere. Controversy right out of the starting blocks for Donald Trump. And Americans exclaim, “What a difference a day makes!” Elections d...

At Age 104, Birmingham’s Emma Vaiton, Air Force Rt. LtCol., Observes Veterans Day

By Samuetta Drew | For The Birmingham Times At age 104, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Emma Louise Vaiton of Birmingham on Monday celebrated National Veterans Day the same way she’s given to her country, as an inspiration for her commitment to service an...

Alabama’s Top Black Republican on What Democrats Can’t Seem to Get About Donald Trump

By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times Before Donald Trump was first elected president of the United States eight years ago, Phillip Brown made it very clear that he was an ardent supporter. Since that race in 2016, another in 2020, and again this y...

Judith Jamison, Dancer Who Led Ailey Troupe to Success Over Two Decades, Dies at 81

By JOCELYN NOVECK | Associated Press NEW YORK — There are few images more indelible in the history of American dance: Judith Jamison, regal and passionate in white leotard and long ruffled skirt, punching the air in “Cry” — Alvin Ailey’s piercing so...

A. Peter Bailey: The Congressional Black Caucus and what Black folks must do

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—One of the most valuable contributions of the 2024 Annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is providing an opportunity for several thousand Black folks from the United States of No...

Dr. Wilmer Leon: Autopsy for a failed presidential campaign and the Democratic party

Dr. Wilmer Leon(TriceEdneyWire.com) – “…People know that something’s wrong; Everybody oughta know winter…The truth is there ain’t nobody fighting; Because, well nobody knows what to save, Brother, save your soul; Lord knows it’s winter in America. Th...

College student raising 5 siblings after mom’s death gifted $40K & new car

Photo: Getty Images A Michigan State football player who made headlines after becoming the legal guardian of his four minor siblings following their mother’s death has been gifted for his selfless act. Armorion Smith, a 21-year-old defensive...

Jill Biden Won’t Even Look at Kamala Harris

The following article, Jill Biden Won’t Even Look at Kamala Harris, was first published on The Black Sphere. I guess Kamala Harris didn’t really own the joy of her campaign, but only rented it. Because the joy is gone. Based on the post-m...

Ex-officer convicted of murdering unarmed Black man holding keys & phone

Photo: Getty Images A former Ohio police officer was convicted of murder in connection to the shooting death of Andre Hill, a Black man who was carrying a cellphone and keys when he was killed. Body camera footage showed Hill coming out of his frie...

Check out Courier photographer Marlon Martin’s best photos from Steelers vs. Giants…

As of October 28, 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-2! Calvin Austin III had a punt return for a touchdown, one of his two touchdowns on the night, and Russell Wilson threw for 278 yards as the Steelers beat up on the New York Giants on Monday Nigh...

Indy ranks in top ten for opioid prescriptions

Indiana ranks among the top ten states in the U.S. for opioid prescription rates, according to recent data.With a rate of 56.23 opioid prescriptions per 100 residents, Indiana ranks tenth, underscoring the overwhelming presence of opioid medications...

Cookbooks for the family by various authors

c.2024, various publishers $19.99 – $35.00 various page counts ‘Tis the season. The season to bundle up when going outside. To anticipate a holiday tune or two, to admire lights on your evening walk or to decorate your own...

IPS Board member Kenneth Allen resigns, sworn in as Center Township constable

Kenneth Allen resigned from the Indianapolis Public Schools Board Friday evening, just days after losing his reelection bid and minutes after being sworn in as the new Center Township constable.The former constable recently pleaded guilty to official...