Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

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...

How the SBA funds, empowers and mentors entrepreneurs of color

A few beloved establishments, including Tea’s Me Cafe and Kountry Kitchen, recently hosted a special visitor: Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Isabel Guzman. As part of the SBA’s tour to small businesses in Ind...

August 1, 2024

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Want leaders in community development? Develop a new hiring strategy

It’s easy to stick to the tried-and-true pipeline when hiring for community development roles. But forming connections with people from different industries and generations can make our teams stronger. Do you ever wonder what the next era i...

USA handles Jokic, Serbia 110-84 behind James, Durant and Curry

In a commanding performance, the USA men’s basketball team defeated Serbia 110-84 in their group phase match at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The match began with both teams trading baskets, but the USA’s offense quickly found its rhythm....

Examining Sonya Massey’s Final Words: What Does ‘I Rebuke You in the Name of Jesus’ Actually Mean?

The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks alongside family members of Sonya Massey during a press conference at New Mount Pilgrim Church on July 30, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. | Source: Scott Olson / Getty “Rebuke” (verb); to express sharp disapproval or criticis...

Federal Appeals Court blocks SAVE program’s student loan forgiveness

Higher education is believed by many to be a bridge to a financially secure future. But for the more than 43 million Americans who together owe $1.6 trillion in student debt, that bridge gets longer and harder to cross when federal courts continue t...

Kamala Harris Definitely Earned It (DEI)

Vice President Kamala Harris has a political career that is classic textbook. She leveraged her legal training at the University of California into a position in the District Attorney’s office. Then she ran for San Francisco District Attorney, beatin...

Dr. Julianne Malveaux: Kamala Harris Definitely Earned It (DEI)

Vice President Kamala Harris has a political career that is classic textbook.& She leveraged her legal training at the University of California into a position in the& District Attorney’s office.& Then she ran for San Francisco District...

Global Eats Review

At Indianapolis Monthly’s inaugural Global Eats event on July 29, West Fork Whiskey buzzed with international flavor as local independent restaurants showcased their culinary creations. From Venezuelan arepas to Pakistani curries, each bite wa...

Franciscan Weight Loss Center Farmer’s Market

At the Franciscan Weight Loss Center in Indianapolis, the farmer’s market runs every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June to September, providing fresh, local produce to support healthier eating habits in the community. Amy Gillard, Francis...

Indianapolis advances Vision Zero initiative

Picture a future where every intersection, crosswalk and roadway is designed with safety at its core, and every life lost to traffic accidents is a tragedy of the past. As Indianapolis gears up for a critical city-county council vote, the Vision...

Town hall tackles housing, environment with Quality of Life Plan

The Frederick Douglass Family Park Center buzzed with lively discussion as Martindale-Brightwood community members gathered for a town hall addressing key issues such as housing, the environment and neighborhood concerns on July 27. The event pro...

Q&A: Exploring the “Why” behind important issues with reporter Hanna Rauworth

Our health and environmental reporter Hanna Rauworth sat down to answer some pressing questions and tell us more about what she’s looking to cover in her new role. Q: Why is climate change such a pressing issue today? A: Climate change affects...

Sean Hannity Tries To Resurrect Racist Jeremiah Wright Propaganda By Attacking Kamala Harris’ Black Pastor

Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / Getty He’s baaaaack. But he– Sean Hannity– ain’t back all fresh, clean and new. Nope. He’s back dusty and moldy with the same old, boring, failed strategy the racists tried to use with Obama i...