Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Young voters helped decide the 2020 election in Pa. Will they turn out for a Biden-Trump rematch?

“It’s your job to fix the mess that we have created,” Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Wayne Walters told students at a youth voting event in Oakland on March 15. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) High school and college-age voters...

Study challenges scale of maternal health crisis in the U.S.

(CNN) – Hundreds of women in the United States die from complications related to pregnancy, childbirth and the time after giving birth each year, and the country’s high maternal death rate makes it an outlier among developed nations. Federal data...

Tutu Puoane: the South African singer on creating her new album out of Lebo Mashile’s poetry

Tutu Puoane’s Wrapped in Rhythm features words by poet Lebo Mashile.& © Tom Vandewalle by Nomfundo Xaluva, University of Cape Town From her base in Belgium, proudly South African singer, artist and actor Tutu Puoane has carved an international ca...

Health experts push to combat respiratory illnesses disproportionately impacting Black communities

(The Dallas Examiner) – “COVID-19 affected the Black community at an alarming rate,” said Debra Fraser-Howze, founder and board chair of Choose Healthy Life, during a recent webinar, “Somebody asked me when we were going to go back to normal, and my...

Tennessee Titans ONE Community Launches Applications for 1st & Goal Small Business Assistance Program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 18, 2024) – The Tennessee Titans’ ONE Community platform is officially launching applications for its 1st Goal Small Business Assistance Program for small and minority-owned businesses seeking access to capital. The $3 million...

5 tech advancements sports venues have added since your last event

In today’s digital climate, consuming sports has never been easier. Thanks to a plethora of streaming sites, alternative broadcasts, and advancements to home entertainment systems, the average fan has myriad options to watch and learn about th...

Forest Forward: A bright future for a ‘Sunny South Dallas’ theater

(The Dallas Examiner) – A major revitalization project is officially underway at the historic Forest Theater. Located in “Sunny South Dallas,” the theater’s history spans 75 years. It is known as a “sister” to the Majestic, Lakewood and Inwood theat...

Other states, like Arizona, could resurrect laws on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues and more that have been lying dormant for more than 100 years

Pro-abortion rights demonstrators rally in Scottsdale, Ariz., on April 15, 2024. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images by Dara E. Purvis, Penn State When the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to get an abortion in June 2022, Justice...

DeSoto ISD to host student-focused job fair at DeSoto High School

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) DESOTO – DeSoto Independent School District will host a student job fair on May 2 at DeSoto High School, located at 600 Eagle Drive in DeSoto. Leading up to that point, district teachers and leaders are working wi...

Tennessee House Applauded for Putting Vacant Buildings to use for Public School Students

NASHVILLE& —& Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement to support today’s vote by the State House approving& legislation& that will ensure public charter school students have access to the sa...

A decade after the kidnapping of the Chibok girls in Nigeria, what has the #BringBackOurGirls movement achieved?

Parents of Chibok schoolgirls who were kidnapped in 2014 by Islamic extremists attend a 10th anniversary event of the abduction in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 4, 2024.& (AP Photo/Mansur Ibrahim ) by Temitope Oriola, University of Alberta In April 2...

The Atlanta Voice – April 19, 2024

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BookTrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Reads

(NewsUSA) – I Am Pink by Gregory Copploe and Dani Forrest I Am Pink is a captivating odyssey of self-discovery and empowerment. This award-winning book unfolds a narrative of resilience, authenticity, and personal growth, inviting readers to e...

Falcons must strenghen defense in 2024 NFL Draft with 8th overall pick

The Atlanta Falcons find themselves in an advantageous position after inking contracts with quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Darnell Mooney. Plus, the Falcons traded for Rondale Moore, signed kick returner Ray Ray McCloud and former Georgi...

City of Dallas to host public meetings on Interactive Digital Kiosks

(The Dallas Examiner) – The City of Dallas Department of Public Works is seeking input from residents on an initiative to modernize the city’s communication kiosks with digital elements that provide an interactive platform to raise awareness of loca...