Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Love for the Outdoors is a Gift that Pays Forward

By Ben Jealous When we see a 75-year-old white man out in the woods with a group of Black and brown kids from low-income neighborhoods, teaching them about nature, few of us assume he is there because that is where he feels most comfortable. P...

Prominent Civil Rights Activist Dies of Natural Causes

Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, a senior minister and civil rights leader who emerged as a calming presence during the Los Angeles riots in 1992, passed away of natural causes this week at the age of 94.Reverend Murray was born in Lakeland, Florida, and gr...

International civilian aid flotilla to break the siege of Gaza

The international Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) will sail in mid-April with multiple vessels, carrying 5,500 tons of humanitarian aid and hundreds of international human rights observers to challenge the ongoing illegal Israeli blockade of the Ga...

Inaugural Father-Daughter Dance celebrates community and family bonds

Dads and daughters need to get ready for the Father-Daughter Dance on Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m., at the Ruth Williams Opera House, 4705 Third St. at Newcomb, San Francisco. – Photo: Zap Zone A testament to the power of community and family bonds,...

‘Let’s watch Mays’

This is the statue honoring SF Giant and Hall of Famer Willie Howard Mays Jr. at Giant Stadium, San Francisco. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, was Willie Mays Day in San Francisco. – Photo: Robert Gumpert, Feb. 7, 2024 Wish Willie Mays a happy birthday on...

From Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office: Honoring Two Men Who Broke Barriers

The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office concludes Black History Month by honoring two retired trailblazers, Colonel William C. Bennett, Jr. and Captain Junius “Nick” Moore, for their remarkable contributions spanning decades in law enforcement. Their legacy...

Recorder Rewind: Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) goes up strong against Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) during their NBA basketball game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana on April 7, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas) Indiana Pac...

Biden’s Embarrassing Visit

The following article, Biden’s Embarrassing Visit, was first published on The Black Sphere. As if Biden needed another reason to sit this one out, he decided to visit a state he supposedly won in 2020. You have to see this to believe it. I know...

THEY ‘BOUGHT THE BLOCK’ – Greenwood Plan cuts ribbon on The Pitt Building

MEMBERS OF THE GREENWOOD PLAN, ALONG WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS SUCH AS PITTSBURGH MAYOR ED GAINEY AND STATE REP. AERION ABNEY, CUT THE RIBBON AS THE GREENWOOD PLAN NOW OWNS THE PITT BUILDING ON SMITHFIELD STREET, DOWNTOWN. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) &am...

Indiana primary election: What you need to know

As election season approaches, voting information can be hard to find and clouded with misinformation. Here’s what you need to know before you vote on May 7:& What is the “primary” election?& The primaries in Indiana refer to the ele...

Black women becoming leaders in homebuying

& A RECENT REPORT by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers shows that between 1990 and 2019, Black women increased homeownership by 5.6 percent—one of the largest jumps of any demographic in the nation.& (Photo courtesy of Realtors...

College athletes still are not allowed to be paid by universities − here’s why

College athletes help generate billions of dollars in revenue through TV deals, but colleges aren’t allowed to compensate them for their fame. Lance King for Getty Images by Cyntrice Thomas, University of Florida Ever since July 1, 2021, student-athl...

The Choirs of Miles College to Perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 13

www.miles.edu The Choirs of Miles College are gearing up to take center stage at the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 13 at 7 p.m. CST. This performance marks a significant milestone for the College, showcasing its commitment to musical...

Singer Raheem DeVaughn hosts Women’s Empowerment Luncheon in Birmingham

By Je’Don Holloway-Talley | For The Birmingham Times Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Raheem DeVaughn was in Birmingham last week to not only perform at the Alabama Theatre but also to give back. One day after performing on Wednesday, DeVaughn̵...

Julianne Malveaux: The ridiculous retiring Republicans

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) needed Democrats to narrowly avert the government shutdown that loomed large if Congressional budget legislation was not passed by Saturday, March 23.& Many Republicans did not vote for the budget legislation;...