Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Don't Miss Out: Join the NFL Draft Source Program for Black Entrepreneurs!

The NFL is encouraging Black-owned enterprises in the Pittsburgh area to engage in its NFL Draft Source Procurement Program for the 2026 NFL Draft, in partnership with the Steelers and VisitPittsburgh. This initiative seeks to link certified, diverse...

Pittsburgh Schools See Spike in Suspensions: Rising Discipline Concerns for Black Students with IEPs

Pittsburgh Public Schools strives to shift from traditional suspensions to restorative approaches; however, disciplinary measures continue to be commonplace. A principal remarked that this shift merely grants adults a temporary break. Data from 2018-...

Shedeur Sanders: Could a Trade to the Steelers Be on the Horizon?

Prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft, commencing on April 24 and concluding on April 26. This event serves as a pivotal analysis of collegiate football players' potential. Notably, Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, is drawing attention. Des...

Boosting Security Measures in Governor Josh Shapiro's Administration

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family faced a harrowing night when they were forced to escape their official residence due to an arson fire on Passover. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Authorities arrested 38-year-old Cody Balmer,...

Massive Turnout for 14th Annual 900 Men Strong Breakfast Event

Norfolk's Mayor, Dr. Kenneth Alexander, delivered the keynote address at the 14th Annual 900 Men Strong Scholarship and Community Service Awards Breakfast on April 12, 2025. Comedian Cletus Kassady energized attendees at the Chesapeake Conference Cen...

Property is Power! Your first home doesn’t have to be your dream home; it just has to be yours

Let’s keep it real: for many of us in the Black community, homeownership has felt like a distant dream something for “later,” for “when everything lines up,” or for “other people.” But here’s the truth they don’t teach us in school: you don’t need to...

Hunters Point Showdown: Taking Poisoners to Court!

On February 20, 2025, a major legal blow was dealt to developers Lennar and Five Point, as the Law Offices of Bonner & Bonner — representing 6,500 Bayview Hunters Point residents — announced the court’s denial of the developers’ request to valida...

Birmingham Officials Address Downtown Youth Brawl After Weekend City Walk Incident

(By Bryce Oselen | WVTM) A recent confrontation among youths in Birmingham has spurred parents and officials to advocate for enhanced oversight of minors in public venues. Footage from WVTM 13 captures the scene post-fight at City Walk, following the...

Dan Williams Takes the Helm as New President & CEO of Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) has announced Dan Williams as its new President and CEO after a thorough national search. Set to begin in June, Williams arrives from Experience Columbus, boasting over 27 years in tourism...

Cracking the Code: How AI Deciphers Your Job Resume

(CNN) – NEW YORK – Seeking fresh career prospects? An AI system might evaluate your resume prior to any human recruiter’s review. As applications rise, AI is becoming essential for filtering candidates. Recent statistics reveal that 48% of hiring man...

Targeted and Taken Out: The Quiet Removal of Women Through DEI Dismantling

In 2025, the U.S. military reports a conspicuous lack of women in four-star positions, a stark contrast to 2024, when four women achieved this esteemed rank. The departure of Admiral Lisa Franchetti underscores a regression in women's advancement. Th...

Trump’s Fiscal Agenda Exposes a Stark Truth: The Working Class Was Never the Priority

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries criticized “Donald Trump and radical MAGA Republicans” for detrimental budget cuts affecting Medicaid and nutritional assistance, primarily benefiting wealthy donors like Elon Musk....

Dr. King’s Call to Action: The Continued Road to Justice

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring fight for justice remains a beacon for today's struggles. At the 2025 event, community leaders in Dallas honored his legacy by emphasizing the need to push forward in the pursuit of racial equity. King’s dream fo...

Trump's Polarizing Discussion on El Salvador's Mega-Prison: Navigating the Growing Controversy

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele staunchly rejects the repatriation of terrorists, spotlighting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland native sent back to an El Salvadoran prison on claims of MS-13 affiliations, as asserted by Trump administration offi...

The Truth They Tried to Erase: Untold Histories That Still Speak Loudly

(Sierra Club) – The heritage of my family in antebellum Southern Virginia concluded with the death of my grandmother, Mamie Todd, at 105. Born in 1916, she advocated for Black educators against segregation and supported my mother’s significant effort...