Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Pittsburgh housing authority eviction cases hit speed bumps in North Side courtroom

Long before he joined Pennsylvania’s minor judiciary, Jehosha Wright saw firsthand that some magistrates take a by-the-book approach to cases.“When I first ran into the district judge position or understood the role, at least a little bit, it was wh...

Yes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm

Donald Trump at an Erie, Pa., rally on Sept. 29, 2024, at which he said Democratic rival Kamala Harris was ‘mentally impaired.’ Dustin Franz/AFP/Getty Images by Kathleen Béres Rogers, College of Charleston In a recent speech, Donald Trump used the l...

The splendid life of Jimmy Carter − 5 essential reads

Cuban leader Fidel Castro checks out former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s pitching form prior to a baseball game in Havana in 2002. Sven Creutzmann/Mambo Photography via Getty Images by Howard Manly, The Conversation In Mark 8:34-38, a question is a...

Portsmouth Honors Sen. Lucas By Renaming A Street Sign

The city of Portsmouth honored State Senator L. Louise Lucas by renaming a street near the casino she championed. A ceremony on September 28 celebrated her legacy with local and state leaders in attendance. #LouiseLucas #PortsmouthVA #BlackWomenInPol...

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Leader Speaks at Meharry’s Convocation

On Monday, October 7, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, national health regulator and administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will be on campus at Meharry Medical College recognizing its dedication to tackling health disparities glo...

Voters without kids are in the political spotlight – but they’re not all the same

As many as 50 million to 60 million Americans may have decided that they don’t want to have kids. Getty Images by Jennifer Watling Neal, Michigan State University and Zachary P. Neal, Michigan State University In the 2024 election cycle, voters with...

Ambassador Bismarck Myrick, Portsmouth Native & World Citizen, Passes

Ambassador Bismarck Myrick, a Portsmouth native and retired U.S. diplomat, passed on September 29, 2024. His distinguished career spanned military service, ambassadorships in Africa, and teaching at Old Dominion University. #BismarckMyrick #Portsmout...

Deidra ‘Dee’ Green’s Ministry of Hope and Breast Cancer Prevention

By Keisa Sharpe | For The Birmingham Times First Lady Deidra “Dee” Green is widely known for her ministry at More Than Conquerors Faith Church (MTC) in Southwest Birmingham and as a founder of VIRTUE Inc., an organization that brings a message of res...

For Breast Cancer Survivor Tonya Allen, Giving Back Is Second Nature

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Bessemer, Alabama, native Tonya Allen remembers a trip to St. Vincent’s Hospital (now Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham) in 2020 for a routine checkup. “My doctor is my [Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.], si...

Own Your Successes, as Well as Your Failures

It’s probably one of the most liberating sentiments statements and ideas that I’ve ever had: I own it all. What do I mean? Mistakes, losses and missteps, I own them all, as well as the successes, the gigantic leaps forward, and the promot...

“Saving lives should not be partisan, saving lives should not be Democrat or Republican … saving lives is the most American thing we can do together.”

MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN DURING REMARKS IN THE EAST ROOM OF THE WHITE HOUSE DURING A PROGRAM ON GUN VIOLENCE IN AMERICA; BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, SEPT. 27.

Tailgating For Those Who Stay – and Those Who Eat and Run

As we continue our tailgating safety series, it is important for the safety article to start narrowing its focus on one of the most popular and major aspects of tailgating – grilling. Grilled food is a beloved favorite with regards to tailgating. Som...

Guest Editorial: A nation of Immigrants, Native Americans, and Slaves

The 2024 presidential election is speeding toward us with phenomenal velocity; it will be here in a flash. Things are really heating up, and there are new serious concerns about the safety of people and our leaders. In this regard, it has happened ag...

Snoop Dogg and Wife Shante Show Strength After Overcoming Infidelity

Snoop Dogg, one of the most recognizable names in hip hop, and his wife Shante Broadus, have been in the public eye for decades. Their relationship, which began long before Snoop reached the heights of fame, has weathered several storms, including in...

Nash Film Fest celebrates Living Reel’s 20th year

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville Film Festival has wrapped up its 2024 year, and according to the festival’s Executive Director Jason Padgitt, with great success. Padgitt said the festival itself was able to hold a wide variety of entertainment for g...