Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

David Marshall: Justice delayed is justice denied

Lady Justice (Adobe Stock Photo) (TriceEdneyWire.com)—America is a nation of symbols. The bald eagle was designated the national emblem because of its strength and determination. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom. The Liberty Bell is an ic...

McBath cruises to Democratic primary win

ATLANTA – U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Marietta, scored a resounding Democratic primary victory Tuesday, despite a bid by the Republican-controlled General Assembly to run her out of office by redrawing her congressional district. Running in Georgia’...

One-alarm fire rips through home of man recently targeted with racist threats

by Griffin Jones Fire crews enter the home of Carolyn, Luddie and Terry Williams at 11:35 a.m., shortly after a fast-moving fire engulfed the property. At 11:31 a.m. today, flames engulfed a two-story home at Grove and Fillmore Streets, recent...

Kenya’s President is building a bridge between the AUC and Africa

The President of The Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, visited Spelman College on Tuesday to lay the groundwork for creating partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Kenyan scholars.& “Spelm...

Black Vote Black Power: The Party of Lincoln Is Dead

“Republicans are the party of Abraham Lincoln, but Black people are stuck on the Democratic plantation.” Please stop saying this. Every time someone makes this argument, an angel in heaven loses a few brain cells.& It’s 2024, and Virginia sc...

Fever exhibits promise despite 88-84 loss to Sun

In a hard-fought contest that captivated a sold-out Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Fever were edged out by the Connecticut Sun in the final minutes 88-84 on May 20. The loss marks the Fever’s second defeat against the Sun this season, leav...

Recorder Rewind: Pole Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Check out some amazing photos from Pole Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this past weekend! Scott Mclaughlin of New Zealand (3) driving for Team Penske during qualifications for the NTT IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Qualifying on May 19 2...

Has tipping culture gone too far?

by Laura Onyeneho Houston Defender Americans are at a tipping point—with tipping, that is. There is an increased frustration with “tipflation,” the pressure to tip at places that traditionally didn’t expect it. The result? More people tipping out of...

Dr. Jamil Bey confirmed as Director of City Planning

The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Pittsburgh City Council voted unanimously to confirm Dr. Jamil Bey as the new Director of City Planning. & “I want to thank Council for their support and for their unanimous confirmation of Dr. Jamil B...

When someone in jail needs surgery, it’s no simple operation

Darrell Palmer, Jr., lays for a portrait in UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital days after surgery for a ventral hernia, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in South Oakland. The surgery had been repeatedly scheduled, but never conducted, while he was incarcerated in th...

The ‘Dark Triad’ and Donald Trump: What sends some to the C-suite and others to prison

Former U.S. president Donald Trump speaks to the media at the end of the day during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments.& (Spencer Platt/Pool Photo via AP) Bill Danielsen, Royal Roads University Every day there are headlines...

California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence

Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax – an 11% levy on each sale – will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and California’s 6% sales tax. T...

The business of tipping: Experts, unions, and tip workers weigh in on gratuity

& WHEN YOU TIP, you’re not simply providing workers with a treat for doing a good job — you’re paying for their ability to survive. (Credit: Sam Dan Truong/Unsplash) by Helen Bezuneh (The Afro)—It’s a situation we’re all familiar with. You’re at...

How community colleges kept students engaged during and after the pandemic

Community colleges struggled with enrollment drops during the pandemic. FG Trade via Getty Images by Xueli Wang, University of Wisconsin-Madison When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it prompted enrollment drops at community and technical colleges. But it...

Meet Trump’s New VP

The following article, Meet Trump’s New VP, was first published on The Black Sphere. Many people wonder who President Trump will pick as his VP. Thankfully, unlike Democrats, Republicans have many good choices. But I know who Trump will pick. M...