Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

A 9-year-old Zelienople boy’s health crisis sheds light on the need for diversity in organ donors

Jax Ramirez, 9, shows his glucose levels tracked on a phone app, Monday, March 18, in his yard in Zelienople. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) Jax Ramirez’s battle with a rare autoimmune disease highlights the challenges of finding organ d...

Jan. 6 and Black Lives Matter cases reveal Supreme Court hypocrisy and racial hostility

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – “…it’s notable that the Court felt no urgency to [correct the Fifth Circuit’s error in Mckesson] while it spent the Fischer argument thinking about how to shut down some hypothetical future case where the government may not sh...

Faith Ringgold: Art and activism live on

Children’s Defense Fund “Anyone can fly. All you need is somewhere to go that you can’t get to any other way. The next thing you know, you’re flying among the stars.” – Faith Ringgold, Tar Beach When Faith Ringgold passed away on Apri...

Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why

Adobe Stock Photo by Rob Newton, Edith Cowan University You’re not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight....

New Fed rule will increase your banking fees

(Minority Business Development Agency) – As the national director at the Minority Business Development Agency, located within the U.S. Department of Commerce, one of my primary concerns was creating conditions for the economic success of all America...

Shove-Off Day Remembrance 1865 Path To Texas’ Juneteenth That Began In Hopewell, Va.

Learn about the historical significance of Shove Off Day in Hopewell, VA, as it commemorates the path to Juneteenth, tracing back to the departure of US Colored Troops from City Point in 1865. #Juneteenth, #ShoveOffDay, #USColoredTroops, #Emancipatio...

Reflecting on South Africa’s Historic Election Anniversary: Why It’s Poignant This Year

As South Africa approaches the anniversary of its historic election, the significance of this milestone is particularly poignant in 2024. Marking [number of years] years since the nation’s first democratic elections, which took place on April 2...

Birmingham’s Wenonah High School Wins State Cosmetology Competition for 3rd Straight Year

Birmingham City Schools, SkillsUSA Birmingham’s Wenonah High School last week won its third straight Cosmetology SkillsUSA Contest in Mobile, Alabama and will represent the state in June at the National SkillsUSA conference in Atlanta. T...

UAB Shares How Quitting Smoking is Necessary, and Possible

By Brianna Hoge | UAB News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention categorizes nicotine as a chemical compound that is highly addictive. Nicotine can be found in a variety of products, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and most...

MTSU officials collect 60 vapes and 76.5 pounds of medications during Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University officials collected nearly 76.5 pounds of medications during the spring Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on campus Wednesday, April 24, as part of a national drive. Chipper Smith, left, senior p...

Superintendent Dr. Marie N. Feagins Announces Transition Team

Memphis, TN& – Dr. Marie N. Feagins, who began her term as Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent on April 1, 2024, announced her full transition team today. The diverse, talented group of local, state and national advisors will help...

Democrats React to Trump’s New York City Reception

The following article, Democrats React to Trump’s New York City Reception, was first published on The Black Sphere. For a man who’s supposedly hated in Democrat-controlled cities, Donald Trump made one helluva splash in The Big Apple. Loo...

Ron Reynolds: Why MAGA policies are detrimental to Black communities

As a representative deeply invested in the well-being of my constituents, I feel compelled to shed light on the harmful impact of the MAGA agenda. While its proponents claim to champion America’s greatness, the reality is far from uplifting, especi...

Alvin Ailey Dancers Perform in Nashville this Weekend

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, celebrated as one of the world’s leading dance companies, is set to perform at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville from April 26-28, 2024. The performances will ta...

From Rap Queen to Entertainment Icon: The Rise of Queen Latifah

[Photo: Sophy Holland/CBS] As parents, ensuring the health and well-being of your family is a top priority. You want to ensure that everyone stays happy, active, and healthy. One essential aspect of maintaining a healthy family is ensuring that every...