Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Democrats' Budget Standoff: A Blueprint for a Reliability Meltdown

Democrats frequently sidestep responsibility while claiming to uphold core values. They often shift blame onto Republicans for their own failures and occasionally disclose their true positions on camera. In a recent discussion about the looming gover...

Central Alabama Launches Innovative Program to Combat Climate Pollution

The City of Birmingham, in collaboration with regional partners, has unveiled the initial Central Alabama Climate Action Plan (CACAP), a pioneering initiative aimed at mitigating climate pollution throughout Alabama. This detailed 291-page report is...

Trump's Leadership Steps On The Little Man

A recent Quinnipiac Poll reveals that two-thirds of Americans feel their education lacked sufficient emphasis on the struggles and achievements of Black Americans. This sentiment has been further complicated by the actions of Ron DeSantis and Donald...

BJCC Enhances Is Ready For Sold-Out Chris Brown Breezy Bowl XX

The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) has unveiled an enhanced parking and transportation strategy for Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX, taking place at Protective Stadium on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This sold-out concert, organized by Li...

John Carroll High School in Alabama Shells Out $15 Million To Upgrade Their Athletic Facilities

John Carroll Catholic High School celebrated the completion of a $15 million upgrade to its athletic facilities, coinciding with the unveiling of the inaugural Heisman Memorial Trophy plaque dedicated to alumnus Pat Sullivan. Sullivan, who made a sig...

Investment Boosts Dallas County's Higher Education Landscape

A second transformative investment of $50 million from the O’Donnell Foundation aims to enhance opportunities and improve degree completion for students in Dallas County. This follows a $60 million contribution last year to the Dallas County Promise,...

Explore the Dallas ISD School Fair: Your Guide to Educational Opportunities

The Dallas Independent School District is set to host Discover Dallas ISD, the largest school fair in North Texas, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Automobile Building in Fair Park, situated at 1010 First Ave. This event presents an opportuni...

Why We Must Fight To Have Better Schools In Dallas

The Dallas Education Collective (DEC) has recently held the second of three anticipated community gatherings aimed at enhancing public schools in underprivileged sectors. This nonprofit organization, in partnership with local leaders in education and...

State Of Texas Chooses Partner to Propel School Voucher Program Development

On Monday, Texas' chief financial officer announced the selection of a technology firm that will assist in establishing the school voucher initiative approved by lawmakers earlier this year.Odyssey will collaborate with the comptroller's office, whi...

How I Found Assata Shakur When I Was An Intern

Upon her arrival in Cuba, Assata Shakur encountered a police officer, not due to her status as a fugitive and convicted cop killer in the United States, but primarily because she was Black. This encounter marked a pivotal moment for Shakur, a member...

Thriving Triumphs: Winning In South Dallas

In the vibrant community of South Dallas, the Lincoln-Madison vertical team, comprising seven legacy institutions, has marked a significant achievement with a commendable B rating for its schools, highlighting robust leadership, committed families, a...

Confronting the Terrifying Battle Inside Of You

Who would have anticipated that numerous esteemed military figures would be summoned to the U.S. to listen to Donald Trump, a notorious draft dodger, and Pete Hegseth discuss their grievances? They are working on policies that could jeopardize those...

Charting the Course: Overcoming Challenges in Reconstruction

Within my home, two significant legacies prominently juxtapose one another. On one side, a replica of The Spirit of ’76, crafted by my cousin Archibald M. Willard for America’s centennial, commands focus. The elder drummer depicted in this iconic pie...

Unprecedented Shutdown: Protecting Lives Is Paramount

The federal government ceased operations on October 1, signaling a potential protracted standoff between Congressional Democrats and Republicans. Speaker Mike Johnson, having dispatched Congress home for “district work,” has left incoming Democrati...

Portland Exposed: The Reality Behind the 'War-Ravaged' Label Explained!

Deception remains a universally unwelcome element in society. We aim to make well-informed choices based on present information, but what happens when that information proves to be inaccurate? President Trump noted Fox News' depiction of disorderly p...