Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Pittsburgh neglected Fern Hollow Bridge warnings for years, federal investigation finds

Left: A bus rests on the collapsed Fern Hollow Bridge on Jan. 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Baton) Right: The rebuilt bridge in February 2024. (Photo by Pamela Smith/PublicSource) Inspectors repeatedly flagged drainage issues and corrosion, and...

Footsteps of faith: Black Jewish Hoosiers

Willaine St. Pierre remembers being just twelve years and going up against a Christian youth pastor to defend her faith at a convention. The pastor was teaching the youth group about the rapture when he mentioned something about Jews. “My mom...

Black History Month Black Literature: Slave Narratives to Hip-Hop

"Delve into the rich history of African-American literature, from the poignant slave narratives to the vibrant expression of hip-hop culture, encompassing the voices of renowned authors like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston." #BlackHistoryMont...

Crime and (no) punishment

Larry Smith Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev resigned on Christmas Day 1991. Soon thereafter, the Soviet Parliament dissolved itself. Those events had a profound and lasting effect on a young KGB officer named Vladimir Putin. Putin’s hur...

God all around

“You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it. Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are t...

Birmingham Mayor Woodfin: Black Athletes Should Avoid Alabama Schools if Anti-DEI Bill Passes

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he will have no problem steering Black athletes away from colleges and universities in Alabama if state lawmakers passed a bill that would prohibit public institutions of...

‘A More Perfect Union:’ A History of African American Speeches That Shaped a Nation

Times staff report Some of the greatest individuals in Black history have delivered some of the most significant speeches in American history. Their names and words are iconic. In the 1800s, Sojourner Truth—born into slavery, and dedicated to the cau...

‘A More Perfect Union:’ History of Some African American Speeches That Helped Shape a Nation

Birmingham Councilor Crystal Smitherman: Empower Black Artists to Tell Their Stories

By Crystal Smitherman | Special to The Times It would be impossible to calculate the massive impact that Black culture has made on the world – from art, to dance, to music to fashion and so on. The arts serve as a mirror reflecting the diversity of h...

Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Performed First Successful Heart Surgery

As we continue our safety series during Black History Month spotlighting African Americans who played pivotal roles in helping keep Americans safe through their inventions and/or cutting-edge innovations, we must focus our attention this week on Dr....

“As someone who had the privilege of spending time with Mrs. [Rosa] Parks, I can affirm that she had the kind of power and conviction that could absolutely change the world. We are thrilled to honor her at Legacy Plaza.”

EJI DIRECTOR BRYAN STEVENSON, EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE EJI.ORG, FEB. 19.

Chase Expands Again in Alabama, Opens New Branch in Hoover

Jpmcjhase.com Building on its successful branch expansion into Alabama that started in 2019, Chase is adding to its local branch presence with a new location in Hoover. This will be Chase’s ninth branch in the state and the sixth in Jefferson County....

Nearly 153,000 people enrolled in Biden’s new student loan plan will get an email Wednesday that their debt is canceled

Washington (CNN) —& Nearly 153,000 student loan borrowers currently enrolled in a new repayment plan launched by the Biden administration are expected to get an email Wednesday notifying them that their remaining federal student loan debt will b...

Beyoncé announces $500K fund for cosmetology schools & salons

Photo: Getty Images Beyoncé is giving back to cosmetology schools and salons across the nation. On Tuesday (February 20), Bey launched her haircare brand Cécred. Her charity, BeyGOOD, announced a partnership with the brand for a Cécred x BeyGOOD fu...

MARTA Artbound announces call for artists

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program Artbound, in collaboration with the Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP), Westside Future Fund, and Living Walls, has extended the deadline on the call for artists and...