Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

The Carr Report: You might be ‘Broke’ or end up ‘Broke’ if…

I liken social media to stand-up comedy. You can test various jokes or ideas and get instant feedback.& When I returned to writing, my first published article was, “How can you be Bored and Broke.” I shared the article on social media.& Art...

$50K per year for a degree in a low-wage industry − is culinary school worth it?

Cooks and chefs regularly debate the merits of culinary school. Diy13/iStock via Getty Images by Ellen T. Meiser, University of Hawaii at Hilo America’s culinary schools are feeling the heat. When chef Gordon Ramsay appeared on an episode of the YouT...

Even presidents need a touch of madness − in March

Then-Vice President Joe Biden at the NCAA men’s Final Four semifinal between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Syracuse Orange on April 2, 2016, in Houston. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images by Daniel Palazzolo, University of Richmond Why would a presid...

Martin University adds cybersecurity and data analytic programs

Martin University (Photo provided/Martin University) Martin University is enhancing its academic offerings to meet the evolving demands of the workforce. By integrating cybersecurity and data analytics into its programs, the university aims t...

UAB Study: Peer Coaching Among Young Black Adults Can Lower Blood Pressure

By Anna Jones | UAB News A study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine involving researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that peer coaching is more effective than traditional clinical care in controlling high blood pres...

Barbershops Partner with Birmingham Police to Provide Free Haircuts in Public Housing

Photos by Marika N. Johnson For The Birmingham Times Local barbers, the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) and Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) on Sunday provided free haircuts, mentorship, and community fun for residents ages 5-1...

David Marshall: No one likes to be taken for granted

In this Aug. 24, 2010 file photo, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, right, puts his arm around former Agriculture Department official Shirley Sherrod at the conclusion of a news conference at the Agriculture Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Manue...

John Pierre Promoted To Southern University And A&M College Chancellor

National (TN Tribune)-The Southern University System Board of Supervisors named John K. Pierre chancellor of Southern University and A&M College. “As a higher education advocate, I am honored that the SUS Board of Supervisors and search commi...

Clinch River Habitat awarded HOME grant from THDA

May 11, 2023 –& Tennessee Housing Development Agency awarded an $828,000 grant to Clinch River Habitat for Humanity that will be used to construct new housing in Anderson and Roane counties. Clinch River Habitat was one of four Community Hous...

Eddie Murphy: A Legend Across Generations

[Art Streiber for Variety] In a career spanning over four decades, Eddie Murphy has firmly established himself as a titan of the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on stand-up comedy, film, and music. From his meteoric rise in the earl...

Benjamin Chavis: Congress is right…Federal Reserve’s Reg. II will hurt minority communities in America

I am pleased to congratulate Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) who led a coalition of lawmakers who& wrote& to the Federal Reserve urging the central bank to withdraw Regulation II—its new proposal to reduce the cap on the debit card swipe fees...

Analysis of Carville brutal takedown of Democrats

The following article, Analysis of Carville brutal takedown of Democrats, was first published on The Black Sphere. Democrats hate hearing the truth, and particularly from other Democrats. But James Carville told his party the brutal truth. Democrats...

8-year-old boy escapes militants & slavery, travels 3,500 miles to safety

Photo: Getty Images An eight-year-old boy traveled 3,500 miles, surviving violent militants, a desert trek, and slavery to make it to safety, according to Metro News. Oumar, 8, and other locals in Tambaga, Mali were forced to flee on foot as jihadi...

Recorder Rewind: Sacramento Republic FC at Indy Eleven

The Indy Eleven hosted the Sacramento Republic FC on March 23 at Michael A. Carroll in Downtown Indianapolis. The final score was 1-1 in Full-Time. Here are some amazing photos from the match! Sacramento Republic FC defender Conor Donovan (24) t...

The Bloodbaths Leftists Won’t Discuss

The following article, The Bloodbaths Leftists Won’t Discuss, was first published on The Black Sphere. We’ve heard a lot about bloodbaths recently, as the Left tried to reinforce the “insurrection” narrative. That backfired on...