Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Black stars who enchanted everybody at the 2024 Met Gala

Many celebrities and socialites enchanted thousands of viewers at the 2024 Met Gala, stunning with mystical outfits, fantastic dresses, and truly out-of-this-world style. One of fashion’s biggest nights unfolded Monday evening (May 6) to cel...

Comcast RISE program supports small businesses with grants and resources

& Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thri...

Comcast RISE program awards $5,000 grants to small businesses in five cities

& Small Businesses in Baltimore, Detroit, Memphis, Philadelphia, and Portland, are now eligible to apply for a comprehensive grant package that includes business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative pro...

Moms kick back with Mamaritas

(NewsUSA) – Being a mom can be challenging, but celebrating Mother’s Day and other spring events can be easy. What better way to celebrate moms and spring than with a brunch or an outdoor cocktail hour on the deck or patio? Festive spring occa...

Film Review: Shirley

"Regina King delivers a fiery performance as Shirley Chisholm in this passionate tribute to the pioneering political figure. While the film may lack depth in certain areas, King's portrayal and the film's overall message make it a worthwhile watch."...

Georgia Governor Kemp signs $36.1 billion state budget; has pay raises for teachers, law enforcement and state employees

Tuesday morning, Governor Brian Kemp signed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget during a ceremony inside the Georgia State Capitol. The budget spends $36.1 billion in state money and $66.8 billion overall in the year beginning July 1.K-12 certified teac...

Georgia Governor Kemp signs $36.1 billion state budget

Our favorite Met Gala looks

Photo: Getty Images Met Gala season is here, and we’re looking at our favorite looks from the past. On Monday (May 1), celebrities will grace the carpet with their best fashion looks for the 2024 Met Gala, a fundraising benefit for the Metrop...

NTX Combine returns to Dallas for third year, showcasing top collegiate basketball talent

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – The NTX Combine is announcing their return to Dallas for the third consecutive year that will bring together over 30 of the most promising senior collegiate basketball players and international prospects. Headlined...

Catapult Greater Pittsburgh awarded $3 million from JPMorgan Chase

The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Catapult Greater Pittsburgh was awarded $3 million from JPMorgan Chase to tackle the housing supply and affordability crisis in Pittsburgh by addressing residential vacancy and abandonment in the city and...

As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind

In today’s climate, political conversations can feel like attacks on your character, not the politician’s.& Goran 13/iStock via Getty Images by Colin Marshall, University of Washington Why is persuasion so hard, even when you have facts on your...

Fawn Walker-Montgomery: Is there an overemphasis on ‘Black excellence’ in Allegheny County? Part 1

In this piece, I will discuss how Black people have embraced White ideals of excellence and perfectionism.Although hashtags such as Black excellence and Black girl magic highlight Black accomplishments and representation, it’s crucial to acknowledge...

Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center to honor moms at Center Table Mother’s Day food distribution event

Celebrating moms, bonus moms and mom figures, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center will host a Center Table Mother’s Day mobile food pantry event on May 7 from 9-11 a.m. at the center located on 1800 Bonnie View Road. As a thank you to all the...

Healthy teeth are wondrous and priceless – a dentist explains why and how best to protect them

Adobe Stock Photo by Samer Zaky, University of Pittsburgh At an auction in England in 2011, one of John Lennon’s teeth sold for just over US$31,000. How much are your teeth worth? Teeth are amazing little miracles. They light up our smiles, we use t...

Investment in teacher training benefits staff and students

(NewsUSA) – Ongoing professional development for teachers is essential to meet the changing needs of today’s students, experts say, and further investment for teacher training is an opportunity to use remaining federal funds allotted to schools dur...