Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Backlash against diversity: The growing trend of anti-DEI laws

by Sean Copeland For New Pittsburgh Courier Within the last couple of years, America has seen some alarming choices regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Affirmative action and now, DEI bills have been removed from universities, causing a serio...

Caitlin Clark signs 8-figure signature sneaker deal; yet, no Black WNBA players have signature shoes

Caitlin Clark is in talks to ink a deal with Nike for a signature shoe and it’s sparked a discussion about the lack of Black women in the WNBA who have received similar opportunities. While the NBA and WNBA share similar player demographic statistics...

Caitlin Clark signs mega shoe contract, but where are the deals for the Black WNBA players

The Art of Saihou Njie

LORENA AMOS, SAIHOU NJIE. NJIE HELD AN ARTWORK SHOWING ON MARCH 26, IN CONCERT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH DEPARTMENT OF AFRICANA STUDIES. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) SOME OF THE ARTWORK ON EXHIBIT MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AFRICANA STU...

Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn’t cover that cost

Taking good care of your teeth and gums is essential at any age. Adobe Stock Photo by Frank Scannapieco, University at Buffalo and Ira Lamster, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York) C. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fl...

Happy 108th Birthday, Beatrice Morrison!

BEATRICE MORRISON HAS FOUND HERSELF IN THE NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER A NUMBER OF TIMES…AND FOR GOOD REASON! ONCE AGAIN, THE COURIER CELEBRATES MS. MORRISON ON HER BIRTHDAY…THIS TIME, IT’S NUMBER 108, WHICH WAS MARCH 30, 2024! (PHOTOS BY J.L....

Drugs like Ozempic won’t ‘cure’ obesity but they might make us more fat-phobic

Natalia Sharygina/Shutterstock by Emma Beckett, UNSW Sydney Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? This month, The Conversation’s experts explore their rise, im...

Reps from Black advocacy groups: ‘Good Times’ reboot missed an opportunity

A scene from the “Good Times” reboot shows a confrontation between baby characters, which leads to a drive-by shooting. — NETFLIX by O.J. Spivey, Philadelphia Tribune Correspondent & Representatives from two Black advocacy group...

Read, sing, dance and funny faces: expert tips on how you can help your baby’s development through play

Playtime is as important for child development as exercise is for adult health.& Getty Images by Alessandra Prioreschi, University of the Witwatersrand Play is how children learn about the world, explore their environments, and engage in physica...

MTSU’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media celebrates 50 years of telling stories, breaking news

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media is celebrating its 50th year of teaching students reporting, storytelling, breaking news and everything in between.& & Approved in 1...

Getting a good night’s rest is vital for neurodiverse children – pediatric sleep experts explain why

A poor night’s sleep has consequences on behavior, academic performance and overall health. skynesher/E+ via Getty Images by Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University; Susan Nehiley Brasher, Emory University, and Terry Katz, University of Colorado Ansch...

Instant Inspiration with Rev. A. Marie Walker for April 21

“The TONGUE of the JUST is as choice SILVER: the HEART of the WICKED is of little WORTH. The LIPS of the RIGHTEOUS FEED MANY: but FOOLS DIE for want of WISDOM.” – Proverbs 10:20-21 REV. WALKER SAYS: (The WORD of GOD) In James 3:6 — And the TONG...

Elaine Welteroth, Serena Williams team up for Black maternal health fund

Photo: Getty Images Elaine Welteroth and Serena Williams have teamed up to help combat the Black maternal health crisis in the U.S. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Welteroth announced the launch of her “birthcare revolution” Bir...

Birmingham Resident Lottery Launches for Tickets for MLB at Rickwood Field

City of Birmingham Major League Baseball today announced the launch of the ticketing process for the two primary MLB and MiLB games scheduled for Rickwood Field in Birmingham, in June. Tickets for MLB at Rickwood Field, A Tribute to the Negro League...

Guest Editorial: A shift to common sense on crime in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, right, accompanied by Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, center, speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, March 11. — AP Photo/Matt Rourke When Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Chief Kevin Bethel released t...