Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

The Hill District Art Walk

CYNTHIA KENDERSON “I AM CYNT,” AND “FEARLESS” FROM PENN HILLS. THEY WERE PART OF THE HILL DISTRICT ART WALK, WHERE ARTISTS GOT A CHANCE TO DISPLAY THEIR BEST WORKS, AUG. 23, IN THE HILL. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) ARTIST MARLENE RAMSEUR.& DESSI...

BIKE AND LEARN: THE BLACK COWBOYS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL

By: Natiece Ford Images of John Wayne often come to mind when thinking of cow-boys. Augusto Macedo and a group of friends have set out to change the imagery and tell the real story of the original cowboy, the black cowboy. Set to ride from Rosenburg,...

PROPERTY IS POWER! How racist laws stole Black wealth through homeownership

The legacy of systemic racism, through Jim Crow laws and redlining, has had devastating effects on Black homeownership, equity values, wealth generation, and legacy building. These practices systematically denied Black people the opportunity to own p...

Calisthenics: five ways this bodyweight workout can benefit your fitness

Calisthenics moves such as planks can help strengthen the deep core muscle. Krakenimages.com/ Shutterstock by Jen Wilson, Nottingham Trent University and Athalie Redwood-Brown, Nottingham Trent University Calisthenics, a workout routine that has exi...

Tips to stay safe from scams

Sponsored by& JPMorganChase Anyone can be a victim of a scam or fraud. Scammers are always looking for ways to trick consumers out of their hard-earned money, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Being alert a...

Gen Xers are nearing retirement. Here’s why many are more at risk of running short of money than younger colleagues

(CNN) – NEW YORK – A recent analysis by Morningstar’s Center for Retirement and Policy Studies projects that 45% of U.S. households run the risk of falling short financially if they retire at 65 – or 54%, if they retire at 62.So many workers today ha...

‘Have I Got News For You’ stars are here to help you laugh through the news

(CNN) – Amber Ruffin has some thoughts about those who think that CNN isn’t necessarily the best home for comedy.“I’d say they’re right,” Ruffin told CNN in an interview this week. “But when that comedy is about the news, they’re wrong.”Related Stori...

Financial literacy for teens: How to mold savvy spenders

(Sponsored by JPMorganChase) – Financial literacy is more important than ever. Because everything is digital, it’s easier to ignore the realities of your financial situation and avoid learning about financial best practices. Help your teen start off...

The fight against voter suppression

(The Dallas Examiner) – Voter suppression is a plan designed to deter citizens from exercising the right to vote. It is a tool that experts say has been used in recent elections. Some states have enacted strict voter ID laws, limited operating times...

Myths and facts about sex as we age

(The Dallas Examiner) – It has often been said that “love makes the world go round.” Without love, there would be no human existence.Despite the myth that one’s sexuality ends once people get older, senior citizens often need intimacy and love in dif...

Latest effort to block school ratings cracks Texas districts’ once-united front

(The Texas Tribune) – A legal effort to block Texas from releasing school performance ratings has created a divide between district leaders who worry the scores are an inaccurate representation of their work and others who say parents need the inform...

Entertainment icons James Earl Jones and Tito Jackson helped shift perception of Black culture and history

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – “I look at it this way: anybody can carry a picket sign, but I think you should be able to articulate what that sign means … Don’t get me wrong. I believe in the same things that all those people demonstrating believe in, but I...

Hold GOP officials accountable for illegal voter intimidation

(OtherWords.org) – A Florida resident named Isaac Menasche received a home visit this September from a police officer asking whether he’d signed a petition for a ballot measure.The petition, which Menasche had indeed signed, was for a November initia...

Marginalized communities need more doctors. Medicare policy must address shortages; not push physicians out

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Unequal access to high-quality health services is one of the most pervasive problems in America’s health care system. Far too often, communities of color face reduced access, higher costs, and less comprehensive care and suppor...

Rejecting hate: Aiden Clark’s family’s plea for unity

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – In the middle of another national debate demonizing immigrant communities, one family has been speaking up in the midst of their own devastating tragedy to say they do not want their child’s legacy chained to hate.Eleven-year-o...