Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Enroll in a Next Start class at Lone Star College

HOUSTON (Jan. 24, 2025) – Lone Star College System is an open-enrollment institution geared toward helping students start, continue or complete their educational journey. LSCS began its spring 2025 semester Jan. 13, but there’s still time to enroll i...

Satement from the Urban League of Middle Tennessee regarding the recent tragedy at Antioch High School

Below is a statement from the Urban League of Middle Tennessee regarding the recent tragedy that occurred at Antioch High School. We are deeply devastated by the tragic shooting at Antioch High School, an event that has left an indelible mark on our...

Target latest company to roll back DEI programs

Story by Cheyanne M. Daniels Target has announced it is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest corporation to do so following President Trump’s election. In a memo sent to employees Friday by Kiera Fernan...

January 23, 2025

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Julian Jamaal Jones opens “AMEN” at Wabash College

“AMEN” an art installation by Indianapolis artist Julian Jamaal Jones is opening at Wabash College’s Fine Arts Center on Jan. 24. “AMEN” features a collection of Jones’ — Wabash College’s Artist-in-Residence for spring 2025 — work, including cont...

Martin University responds to Gov. Braun’s proposed state budget

Statement from Joseph Perkins, Chair of Martin University’s Board of Trustees: “We are aware of the conversations surrounding Governor Braun’s proposed state budget and want to address any concerns regarding its potential impact on our university...

Rekindling with the Indiana Fever amidst the WNBA offseason

Many fans wonder, ‘What are the girls up to?’ during the offseason. The short answer: They are still hooping. Aliyah Boston, the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year, participates in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a 3×3 basketball le...

Eastern Conference starters of 2025 NBA All-Star Game Announced

The short answer is zero. At least, for those wondering how many members of the Indiana Pacers made the cut for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. The NBA announced the Eastern Conference starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, happening in San Francisc...

Reimagining Black Possibility

By GREG STOWERS Indianapolis may not always be the first city that comes to mind when discussing rising Black leaders, but that’s exactly why it deserves attention. What’s happening here isn’t about chasing overused buzzwords like “Black excel...

New leader to take troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency’s reins in February

This story was originally published on WFYI. By Emily Hopkins After more than two decades of mismanagement that culminated in a federal takeover last year, the Indianapolis Housing Agency is getting a new leader. In a video message, Yvonda...

Black lawmakers denounce governor’s anti-DEI order, budget proposal

This story was originally published on Indiana Capital Chronicle.Indiana’s Black Legislative Caucus on Tuesday condemned Gov. Mike Braun’s anti-diversity moves as benefiting only those who “feel attacked.”Braun last week signed an executive order rep...

All the DEI haters were elected, now what do we do?

By ELLISE A. SMITH The morning after the election left a lot of people in their emotions. For some, it was a victory. For others, it was a deep exhale from the days of holding their breaths praying to finally create a generation that did not f...

Breaking barriers: Bold faith!

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7 ESV) Many of us carry hopes, dreams and perhaps even some doubts about what lies ahead. But Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:7 rem...

Jamie Foxx’s Back in Action Now Streaming on Netflix

[Photo: imdb] Jamie Foxx has returned to the big screen with Back in Action, a highly anticipated action-comedy now available on Netflix. The film marks an exciting reunion between Foxx and his Annie co-star, Cameron Diaz, who makes her return to act...

Western Conference starters announced for 2025 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA announced the Western Conference starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, happening Feb. 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The starting lineup features a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents, each making significant contrib...