Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Jinho ‘Piper’ shines in solo play ‘Black Men Everywhere!’

Jinho “Piper” Ferreira on stage for his solo-play “Black Men Everywhere!” by Dr. Tiffany Caesar “Black Men Everywhere!” a solo play by Jinho “Piper” Ferreira, was performed at the end of February at the BAM House located at 1540 Oakland, CA 94...

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM HONORED

By: SH-FBISD News Fort Bend ISD communications team receives top honors from statewide public relations association Fort Bend ISD (March 25, 2024) – Members of Fort Bend ISD’s communications team won 19 awards at the 2024 Texas School Public Relation...

ARE YOU APART OF THE “WE” CROWD?

We often hear people say, “We” got to do better, but in reality, the man or woman in the mirror may need to do better. Everything that happens in this thing called life, is not your fault unless you are truly the cause of the negativity going on in a...

DR. DRE WALK OF FAME STAR

By: LA News Legendary record producer and rapper Dr. Dre has received the 2,775th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dr. Dre was honored to receive his star last month on 6840 Hollywood Boulevard, just in front of Jimmy Kimmel Studios. He received h...

TSU SPORTS HALL OF FAME

By: TSU Media The Texas Southern University Sports Hall of Fame, which was reinstated this year, has announced its first induction class since 1996 with the selection of 24 former student-athletes, coaches and contributors. The star-studded class f...

PASSING OF JAMES A. WASHINGTON

By: Dallas Weekly It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James A. Washington, Publisher emeritus of the Dallas Weekly. James was one-of-a-kind. His wit, incredible storytelling and extensive business acumen made him one of the best –...

THE WARDS OF HOUSTON

The Houston wards were designated before 1915 with each borough having its own strictly defined sectors, each with its own unique culture and vibe. Since transportation was difficult a person’s occupation was the greatest reason for the part of town...

REMEMBERING DR. KING, AND ADAM C. POWELL

By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, a day those of us who are old enough will never forget. But April 4th is significant for another reason, because on April 4, 1972, the Rev. Dr. Adam Clay...

ATTEMPTING TO HUSTLE GOD

By: Bobby E. Mills, PhD America, love is without hypocrisy or hustling. Neither is God fooled or mocked. Individuals invariably reap what they sow. Therefore, “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to o...

KATHERINE JOHNSON HONORED

On March 23, 2024, Women in Aviation International (WAI) inducted the brilliant mathematician and NASA Legend Katherine Johnson (posthumously) into their International Pioneer Hall of Fame Class of 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Other inductees included t...

URA’s Black History Month Celebration

PITTSBURGH CAPA STUDENTS PERFORMING AT THE URA’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION, FEB. 28. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh held a Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 28 at its Downtown offices. The New Pi...

Rep. Parkinson Advances Bill to Help Restore Citizenship Rights

NASHVILLE- State Representative Antonio Parkinson of Memphis has advanced a bill to help restore citizenship rights to many deserving Tennesseans. Currently in Tennessee, certain convicted felons who have paid their debt to society remain ineli...

Overtime: Now let me clear my throat…

:10—I am sure it’s just me, and as you know, I didn’t graduate at the top of my class…I simply graduated with class!& But that being said, can someone please tell me why ANYONE other than scientists care to look up at the sky to see someth...

Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?

Adobe Stock Photo by Brian N. Chin, Trinity College Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to my team’s recently published research in Scientific Reports. We recruited a nationally represen...

How much did you raise?

A column for nonprofit professionals and hiring managers Is fundraising a team sport or a solo effort? We call it a team sport when we want to engage volunteers and stakeholders in the important work of securing funds for our nonprofits. But when...