Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Civil Rights Activist Naomi Barber King, a Sister-In-Law to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Dies

Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Naomi Barber King, a civil rights activist who was married to the younger brother of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at age 92. She died in Atlanta on Thursday, according to family members who issued a statem...

UAB Researchers Examine Causes of Turnover in the Workplace, Seek Solutions

By Adam Pope | UAB News New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows a significant workforce reshuffling is underway as people increasingly seek environments where they feel valued and appreciated. Amid this backdrop, a recent...

Surveys seek public input to quantify the value of the nighttime economy in Dallas

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Visit Dallas, 24HourDallas, and Convention and Event Services’ new Nighttime Economy and Responsible Hospitality division seek input from consumers, employees, businesses and entertainers to measure the economic im...

Now accepting applications for Housing Task Force

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – In April 2023, the city of Dallas passed its new housing policy, Dallas Housing Policy 2033. DHP33 was built around collaboration and incorporates equity strategy target areas and a city-wide strategy to develop an...

Credit card late fees capped at $8 as part of Biden crackdown on junk fees

New York (CNN) – Federal regulators finalized a rule on Tuesday to cap most credit card late fees at $8 as part of a broader push by the Biden administration to eliminate junk fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates the new regul...

Yeshua’s Second Chance fights for a second chance

Gwendolyn Watkins opens the driver’s door as she inspects one of the many fire trucks she manufactured, this one for the Oakland Fire Department. The trucks were built by formerly incarcerated people she worked with through her nonprofit Yeshu...

House blocks Memphis police reform, blindsiding the family of Tyre Nichols

MARIANNA BACALLAO A measure that would roll back police reform in Memphis after the& death of Tyre Nichols& has passed the Tennessee House. The 68-24 vote came as a surprise to several Memphis lawmakers and Nichols’ family. After polic...

City of Dallas to host Women Who Build event

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – The city of Dallas will host the inaugural Women Who Build event, hosted by Development Services Department, to showcase women in the building and construction industry. The event will bring the community togeth...

Bookworm Review: Kids Books About Women’s History

Discover empowering stories of resilience and determination in these captivating picture books about women's history. From Minda Dentler's triumph over polio to Fannie Farmer's culinary passion, these tales inspire children to dream big and achieve...

Dave Chappelle: A Trailblazer in Comedy and Beyond

[Photo: John Bauld Flickr] Dave Chappelle has undeniably left an indelible mark on the landscape of comedy and entertainment. From his early days in stand-up comedy to the groundbreaking success of “Chappelle’s Show,” his career spa...

March is Women’s History Month: Statue Of Va. History Maker Readied For Bronze Casting

Discover the story of Barbara Rose Johns, a civil rights pioneer, whose activism as a 16-year-old student led to a landmark lawsuit and the end of segregation in public schools. #BarbaraRoseJohns #CivilRights #VirginiaHistory The post March is Women...

Grant program helps preserve and support historic African American sites

Program honors Eli Lilly chemist and preservationist Stan Cox Applications are open for two funds created to honor the legacy of an Eli Lilly chemist by providing grants to organizations working to preserve significant African American landmar...

AES receives $100,000 to help aid customers in need

AES Indiana’s initiative the Power of Change program will offer customers facing financial hardships with a significant boost in aid.& & This is thanks in part to a generous donation of $50,000 from audiochuck, an Indianapolis-based medi...

DIFFERING OPINIONS: Ruling imminent on whether Black police officer who used Taser on Jim Rogers gets his job back

BILLY JOE JORDAN, an uncle of Jim Rogers, and his wife, Myrtle Jordan, watch the video of Rogers being apprehended and subsequently left in a police vehicle for more than 17 minutes without medical attention. Rogers died in October 2021. (Photo by J....

The Year of Alice: Celebrating the life and legacy of Alice Coltrane

Alice Coltrane (Photo courtesy of the Coltrane family) & By& JORDANNAH& ELIZABETH In a long-awaited, timely, and historically grand gesture, spiritual leader, composer, and musician Alice Coltrane is being honored wi...