Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Women’s History Month: All Female Jazz Band: International Sweethearts of Rhythm

"Discover the remarkable story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, an interracial, all-female jazz band that defied racial norms and captivated audiences during the Jim Crow era. Shedrick Byrd delves into their pioneering journey, showcasing...

NYPD Warns City Council over Slain Officer’s Death

The following article, NYPD Warns City Council over Slain Officer’s Death, was first published on The Black Sphere. Donald Trump will honor the slain NYPD officer NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller and mourn with his family. Because unlike those who...

Local McDonald’s restaurants will be among the first to serve fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts

PITTSBURGH (March 27, 2024)…Nothing hits the spot quite like a fresh, melt-in-your-mouth doughnut paired with a McCafé coffee…and now, McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme have a sweet update for doughnut fans across the Tri-State area and around the co...

Sweet 16: How to watch and everything you need to know about the men’s and women’s tournaments

(CNN) – 68 teams begin March Madness on both the men’s and women’s brackets. But now, it’s down to just 16 on each side. The finish line has come into sight for the prospective champions, with just four more wins separating themselves from colleg...

Visualizing the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse

(CNN) – In the early hours of Tuesday, a 984-foot container ship collided with a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, causing the bridge to collapse. Six people are presumed dead. Ship traffic through the Port of Baltimo...

Indiana governor vetoes HB 1002

Although the Indiana Senate unanimously passed House Bill 1002 – a bill that defines antisemitism as religious discrimination in the state education code – following an amendment of the original version that removes any reference to the IHRA’s defin...

How to Start or Set Up Your Small Business for Success

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase For many, owning a business is a symbol of the American dream. It can be exciting to imagine becoming your own boss, working for yourself and offering employment to others – all helping build financial security for your fa...

Road rage is killing Hoosiers

The Indiana State Police announced via Facebook that a 17-year-old girl was shot after honking at someone who cut her off while driving on I-465 March 20, 2024. The teen said she honked at the driver who responded by opening fire on her vehicle....

Black teacher says she was fired for rapping on side

Photo: Instagram A Michigan teacher claims she was fired after a parent complained about her rapping on the side. According to FOX 2, Domonique Brown, a former teacher at Taylor Preparatory High School, said a parent’s complaint about her rap...

Joe Biden and Democrats Bleeding Black Votes

The following article, Joe Biden and Democrats Bleeding Black Votes, was first published on The Black Sphere. Joe Biden is flipping more Democrats to Republican than 1000 Ronna McDaniels ever could. The man is a one-man wrecking crew of the Democrati...

Overtime: Ohtani….something doesn’t add up here…???!!

:10—Never-you-mind about “Shohei Ohtani,” the newly crowned baseball zillionaire “locked” down by the Los Angeles Dodgers, I’ll get back to him in a moment. BTW hold on to that word “locked” cause somebody gonna! But it’s “Ippei Mizuhara,” his inter...

She makes $20,000 a month to make 1-minute YouTube videos. Inside Google’s strategy to beat TikTok

New York (CNN) – YouTube says hundreds of thousands of creators are now earning a paycheck from posting short-form videos on the platform, as it ramps up its race to compete with rivals like TikTok and Instagram. It hasn’t been cheap: the Google-own...

Holy Week events at Light of the World

SPECIAL TO THE RECORDER This week marks Holy Week for millions of Christians around the world – a time of reflection, fellowship and rejoicing. Locally, Light of the World Christian Church, pastored by Rev. Janae Pitts-Murdock, will host a...

“Norfolk’s Ballerina Belonged To The World”

"Lorraine Graves, renowned for her grace and talent, leaves behind a legacy that transcends borders. From her humble beginnings in Norfolk to the international stages of the Dance Theater of Harlem, her journey epitomizes dedication, resilience, and...

Fort Bend ISD communications team receives top honors from statewide public relations

Fort Bend ISD (March 25, 2024) – Members of Fort Bend ISD’s communications team won 19 awards, including two “Best of Category,” at the 2024 Texas School Public Relations Association Star Awards Program for projects completed during the 2022-23 schoo...