Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Texas Free Speech at Risk: HB 2988's Impact

(Texas Press Association) – HB 2988, introduced by Rep. Mano DeAyala, R-Houston, threatens Texas Citizens Participation Act protections. If passed, it could burden Texans with legal costs and suppress free speech by making attorney’s fees discretiona...

Unveiling True White History: A Journey Beyond Black Narratives

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a trailblazing Air Force general, was dismissed by a non-serving president. DEI, misunderstood by racists, stands for diversity, equity, inclusion, aiding White men. Trump misled Black voters, favorin...

Dallas Examiner Presents Candidate Forums for City Council and School Board

The Dallas Examiner hosts candidate forums for the May 3 election, featuring Dallas City Council and School District trustee hopefuls. Held at the African American Museum, attendees engaged with District 6 and 7 candidates. View the forum video at ww...

Burkina Faso: Rising Aspirations in the Land of Integrity

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's president, took office post-coup on Sept. 30, 2022, revolutionizing the nation with independence-driven policies. Rejecting Western aid, he expelled French troops and reclaimed resources. His land reforms return...

Joy Reid's Departure: The Surprising Conclusion of a Controversial Era and Woke Politics' Decline

Joy Reid's MSNBC firing marks the fall of race-baiting and DEI schemes. Once a satire, "Race Pimping" became prophetic. Reid, like Rachel Dolezal, exposed the absurdity of performative wokeness. As DEI collapses, America moves past grievance politics...

Exploring Birmingham's Laseter Brothers: Pioneers of Black History Business

Raymond Laseter’s passions—Black history, baseball, and business—shine at Birmingham's Negro Southern League Museum. His Voltron Printing, co-owned with brother Kwamell, launched Legacy Threads, honoring the Southern Negro Baseball League. Born in Ch...

Legacy Threads Debuts at Negro Southern League Museum - A New Clothing Era

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Debuting Legacy Threads, vintage baseball jerseys, during Black History Month at the Negro Southern League Museum was a dream for brothers Raymond and Kwamell Laseter. Their economical collection includes cotton T...

Mac Underwood Returns as Birmingham Water Works GM After 6-Year Hiatus

By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com The Birmingham Water Works Board has rehired former general manager Mac Underwood, offering him an annual salary of $446,118 after a national search. Underwood, once finance director for Birmingham, plans improvem...

Transforming Grief into Mission: Overcoming Child's Tragic Loss to Gun Violence

By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com AL.com’s “Beyond the Violence” series examines strategies to enhance Birmingham's safety and well-being. Sheree Kennon, turning her grief into purpose, founded What About Us after losing her son to gun violence. He...

Understanding the Feb. 28 Economic Shutdown: Key Insights for a Single Day

Consumers plan a 24-hour economic blackout to protest corporate greed and reduced DEI efforts. Organized by John Schwarz's People's Union USA, the movement encourages spending only at local businesses. Celebrities support the initiative, urging no pu...

Dr. Al Sharpton Headlines Black History Month Event in Dallas

Renowned civil rights leader Dr. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote at the Black History Month Worship Experience on Feb. 26, 7 p.m., at Dallas Project SDA Church. This event celebrates Black history, faith, and justice. Free and open to all, it pr...

Trump Concludes Biden's Conflict, Profits from Restoration

Trump swiftly ended Biden's costly Ukraine war, securing a deal to recoup U.S. investments. Ukraine now owes America 50% of its mineral rights, ensuring future profits. Unlike Biden's unchecked spending, Trump negotiated American gains, proving effec...

Behind the Scenes: Norm Eisen's Legal Battle Strategy Against Trump

Norm Eisen, pivotal in orchestrating legal battles against Trump, has deep ties to Democratic operatives. His roles span from aiding Mueller’s investigation to drafting impeachment articles. Collaborations with figures like Ben Wittes and Michael Pod...

Examining California's High-Speed Rail: A Closer Look

California's high-speed rail project, once a $33 billion vision, now faces $100 billion in overruns, delays, and criticism. The Central Valley Segment's costs range from $28-$35 billion, with completion expected by 2033. Despite federal audits and fu...

Nobel Nomination for PHRM: Celebrating the Fight for Prisoner Rights

Dorsey Nunn and All of Us or None celebrate Sangu's liberation after 52 years. PHRM, nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, champions prisoner rights against solitary confinement. The movement unites inmates, highlighting their resilience through art and...