Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Maximize Summer Savings: 7 Great Energy Efficiency Hacks for Homeowners

As summer temperatures climb, homeowners often turn to air conditioning for relief. However, you can enjoy comfort without facing exorbitant energy bills. By implementing clever strategies and ensuring regular maintenance, you can effectively cool y...

Safeguarding Kids in Today’s Digital Landscape: Vital Information for Parents

Monitoring your children in today's tech-driven environment often demands a certain level of digital literacy that can seem daunting for many parents. It's crucial to understand that your children are not only at risk from online threats but that yo...

How Slavery in Grenada Bolstered King George IV's Wealth

Recent research has uncovered that King George IV may have gleaned personal profits from slavery in Grenada. Desirée Baptiste, a specialist in transatlantic slavery and colonialism at the National Archives in London, discovered an 1823-24 payment rec...

NAACP Pittsburgh Welcomes New Leadership: A Fresh Chapter of Community Force Begins

Jackie Hill, the recently appointed president of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch, announced to the New Pittsburgh Courier that an official installation ceremony for the branch’s officers was forthcoming. This event took place on Saturday, August 2, at th...

Key Events in Black History: August 6-12, 2025 Revealed

**This Week in Black History: August 6-12** August 6 In 1870, one of the most overtly racist acts post-Civil War occurred as White extremists violently suppressed Black voting rights in Tennessee, undermining a coalition of Black and progressive Wh...

Trump Advocates for a New Census Excluding Undocumented Immigrants: What It Means for America

President Donald Trump has mandated the Department of Commerce to initiate a new U.S. census that excludes undocumented individuals, according to Newsweek. On August 7, Trump declared on his Truth Social platform, "I have directed our Department of C...

Legendary Singer Dionne Warwick Rips Piers Morgan's For His Beyoncé Hate

Dionne Warwick has come forward to support Beyoncé in the face of criticism regarding her recent Levi’s advertisement. Warwick’s defense followed Piers Morgan's accusation of “cultural appropriation” aimed at Beyoncé after the campaign was revealed....

Racially Motivated Assault: White Biker Charged After Unprovoked Attack on Black Motorist

A white motorcyclist is facing legal repercussions following his racist outburst directed at a Black motorist, captured on video. The individual behind the TikTok account @lifewithjay.616 filmed the incident involving Travis Bonn, who unleashed a tor...

Community Calls for Hate Crime Charges as White Teens Assault Black Boy

Community members and supporters are advocating for justice following the violent assault of an African American teenager outside a California movie theater by a group of white youths, as reported by Atlanta Black Star. The incident involved 18-year-...

Cruising Life and Death: The Intricate Web of Titles We Create

For numerous families, a home is often the principal asset bequeathed to future generations. Can you identify the asset that frequently ends up in probate court? It’s indeed a HOME. This common occurrence often stems from a lack of awareness regardin...

Exciting Premiere of 'As Goes The South' at A.H. Parker High School This Sunday!

Historic A.H. Parker High School is set to become a vibrant cultural center on Sunday, August 10, with the premiere of “As Goes the South” in Birmingham. Produced by Ed Fields, a notable poet, essayist, and civic strategist, the film aims to reshape...

Brent Leggs: Leading Landmark Preservation Efforts in Birmingham, AL

In discussions surrounding the preservation of Birmingham's historic Prince Hall Masonic Temple, Brent Leggs stands out as a vital figure. As the Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, Leggs is globally recognized f...

UAB Hospital Retains Title as Alabama's Top Medical Facility and Birmingham's Best Choice

UAB Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation of the top hospital in both Alabama and the Birmingham metropolitan region, as per the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals rankings published this week. “This recognition as th...

Tucker Takes the Helm: TSU Appoints New 9th President

NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University proudly announces alumnus Dwayne Tucker as the new president. The TSU Board of Trustees officially confirmed his appointment during a special meeting on Tuesday, August 5. Dakasha Winton,...

Nashville's Proposed Tunnel Project: Impacts and Concerns for Black Communities

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Plans for a sophisticated new tunnel linking downtown Nashville to the airport are stirring skepticism among local residents, who are questioning the project's true beneficiaries. During a press conference on July 28, Tennessee Gov...