Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Tennessee receives millions to improve the safety of public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than $87 million in funding for public housing agencies (PHAs) nationwide to evaluate and remediate prominent health hazards in public housing, including lead-based paint, car...

Marsha Blackburn refuses to debate, struggles to defend extreme record to Tennessee voters

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn continues to refuse to debate her opponent, State Representative Gloria Johnson. “Marsha Blackburn refuses to debate because she cannot explain her extreme record of opposing measures to lower t...

Labor leader William “Bill” Lucy passes at 90

William “Bill” Lucy, who served as secretary-treasurer of AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees), an organization affiliated to the AFL-CIO, where Lucy also served as a member of the executive board for nearly four dec...

TSU men’s tennis wins second straight HBCU national championship

For the second consecutive year, the Tennessee State University Men’s Tennis team has captured the number spot and title as the best HBCU Tennis team in the country. Twenty-six student-athletes from eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities...

R.H. Boyd represents legacy of faith, empowerment

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-R.H. Boyd was a pivotal figure in the early 20th century, known for his impactful contributions to the African American community, particularly in the realm of religion and education. Born on July 1, 1872, in Nashville,...

ABC’s Garnett-Nabrit Lectures to spotlight issues in ministry and communities

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-American Baptist College has announced keynote speakers and workshops for the 66th Annual Garnett-Nabrit Lectures, which will take place Oct. 22-24 at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, located at 1203 Ninth Avenue North...

BREAKING: Kamala Harris Refines Her Economic Plan

The following article, BREAKING: Kamala Harris Refines Her Economic Plan, was first published on The Black Sphere. During the debate she explained her economic message by mentioned her childhood and growing up middle-class. Kamala Harris reiterated...

Iran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats

Many rockets fired from Iran are seen over Jerusalem from Hebron, the West Bank, on Oct. 1, 2024. Wisam Hashlamoun/Anadolu via Getty Images by Javed Ali, University of Michigan Iran fired at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct. 1, 2024, am...

Angela Simmons and Yo Gotti: A Birthday Celebration of Love and Luxury

Angela Simmons and Yo Gotti, a power couple whose relationship has captivated the public, continue to show the world that their love is thriving. The latest example of their bond came in the form of an extravagant birthday celebration for Simmons, or...

GOP congressional candidate says he’s ‘not worried about Black people’

Photo: Getty Images A GOP candidate says he’s “not worried about Black people” amid his bid for Congress. In new audio obtained by HuffPost, John Lee, who’s running for a seat in Nevada’s 4th Congressional District, mocked hi...

Citizens begin lead replacement in Martindale Brightwood

Citizens Energy Group recently began construction to replace customer-owned lead service lines in Martindale Brightwood.& “Martindale Brightwood is one of many neighborhoods that will soon see construction crews proactively replacing lead se...

Passes: John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Star and Emmy-Nominated Actor, 84

Emmy-nominated actor John Amos, known for his iconic roles in Good Times and Roots, has passed away at the age of 84. Amos leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking performances that have shaped television history. #JohnAmos #GoodTimes #Roots #BlackHo...