Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

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...

Entering the AI Age: How It Will Change Everything

In today’s digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) signifies computer systems' abilities to execute tasks typically requiring human intellect. Although these systems boast enhanced speed, power, and data processing capacities, their learning...

When Howard Stern’s Race Card Play Fell Flat

Howard Stern, once branded the “King of All Media,” recently showcased a bewildering episode that could serve as a primer on misreading social dynamics. On his May 1st broadcast, Stern lamented that Black Knicks players fail to greet him during games...

Exposing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: Protecting Resources for a Better Future

The individual residing in the House that Enslaved People Built has campaigned on promises to alleviate inflation, eradicate “fraud, waste, and abuse,” and tackle immigration via mass deportations. However, inflation cannot be addressed merely by p...

Sixty Years of Medicaid: But Who’s Being Left Behind?

July 30 marks the monumental 60th anniversary of Medicaid, a vital program providing health care coverage to millions in the U.S. since 1965. It was established with the commitment that medical care should be accessible to all, regardless of income o...

See the Exciting Happenings at Golden Gate Village!

As residents of Golden Gate Village in Marin City, California, we are compelled to voice our concerns. Our motivations stem from feeling abandoned by the very entities that profess to safeguard our welfare, specifically the Marin Housing Authority (M...

Dr. Daren Ellerbee Takes the Helm as New CEO of Pittsburgh Scholar House

Dr. Daren Ellerbee, a prominent leader and Pittsburgh native, recently took the helm of the Pittsburgh Scholar House (PSH). Previously, she led the Pittsburgh Innovation Team at the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University i...