Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Shaping Alabama’s Future: BAR Hosts Major Reinvestment Conference This Week

The 15th Annual Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR) Conference is set for May 22 at Innovation Depot in Birmingham, running from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Under the theme “Aligning for Impact — Advancing Equity and Growth in the South,” this gathering aim...

Experience the Magic: 4 Iconic Legends Ignite Birmingham’s Legacy Arena with Soul and Unforgettable Moments

Birmingham experienced a magical evening filled with soul and captivating R&B melodies as the Queens Tour, featuring icons Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle, and Chaka Khan, graced the BJCC’s Legacy Arena. The sold-out crowd, dressed...

Terri Sewell Discusses Biden's Cancer Diagnosis: A Lifelong Fighter

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office disclosed on Sunday. The diagnosis followed the 82-year-old experiencing urinary issues, prompting doctors to detect a nodule on his prostate. Cancer cells have spread to...

Transforming Birmingham: Equipping Students for Academic and Career Triumphs

Makenzy Howard, a 16-year-old from Ramsay High School, credits Breakthrough Birmingham with her remarkable personal development. “Breakthrough has significantly improved my mental and physical health through mentorship and unique experiences," explai...

Revitalizing History: How Woodlawn United Transformed Birmingham's Long-neglected Neighborhood

Monique Johnson, a 31-year-old lifelong Woodlawn resident, enthusiastically shares with her children how the neighborhood has evolved since her youth. “Woodlawn flourished alongside me. It continually improved,” Johnson remarked. “Businesses are occu...

Unveiling Resilience: 100 Days of Turmoil in the Quest for Equality

“Trump aims to sow hopelessness among us. His authoritarian ambitions could thrive if left unchecked. However, as we—especially those in positions of influence—become obstacles, we lessen the chances of his misguided vision coming to fruition,” rema...

Morehouse's Dilemma: The Case Against Cornel West

Once, the name Cornel West resonated deeply. He was a formidable moral philosopher who boldly confronted societal norms, uplifted Black radical thought, and insisted on accountability regarding justice and dignity. Regrettably, that period seems long...

Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church Marks 140 Years of Faith and Community

The New Pittsburgh Courier reports that Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church will commemorate its 140th anniversary on Sunday, May 18, at 9 a.m. After 24 years of dedicated service, Pastor Delano R. Paige retired in 2008, leading to the installati...

Rev. Al Sharpton's Passionate Address in Philly: A Call for Accountability Among Black Leaders

At a multi-faith breakfast on Friday, Rev. Al Sharpton criticized affluent Black individuals for what he termed “Negro amnesia,” believing they neglect to honor the struggles of previous generations in their rise to success. As keynote speaker for th...

Dismantling Diversity: How Trump's Anti-DEI and Anti-Trans Policies Impact Business Growth

A transgender rights advocate proudly displays a flag at the Trans Day of Visibility rally on March 31, 2025, at the National Mall in Washington, DC. By Matteo Winkler and Marcelle A. Laliberté, HEC Paris Business School In recent months, U.S. div...

Rev. A. Marie Walker: Your Source of Instant Inspiration for May 18, 2025

“But we possess this remarkable treasure in fragile vessels, ensuring that the magnificence of the power is divinely inspired and not of ourselves. We encounter challenges on all fronts, yet remain undeterred; perplexities arise, but despair evades u...

Guest Perspective: U.S. Favors White South African Immigrants While Excluding Others

On May 12, the initial contingent of White South Africans, referred to as Afrikaners, landed at Dulles Airport, greeted by U.S. officials. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that the 59 arrivals on the chartered flight had undergo...

Haiti's Role in the Worldwide Push for Reparations

This keynote address was delivered by Mildred Aristide, the former First Lady of Haiti, during the Samuel Dash Conference on Human Rights held on April 8, 2025. Jointly hosted by the Georgetown Law Human Rights Institute and the Institute for Justice...

State Of The Art Affordable Housing: Black and Brown Builders Redefine San Francisco's Mission District

With a rich heritage and visionary aspirations, Derek Smith and Marinship are poised to redefine San Francisco's future for families. On a sunlit spring morning in the Mission District, the community convened for more than a groundbreaking; they witn...

The MAGA Opponent Sparking Debate as Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican has strategically chosen Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, to succeed the late Pope Francis. This selection introduces a social justice proponent who may contest the MAGA narrative. The first American pope’s decision to...