Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Biden grants site of 1908 Springfield race riot national monument status

Photo: Getty Images President Joe Biden has designated the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois as a national monument. On Friday (August 16), Biden signed a proclamation to designate the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument,...

15 Black Celebrity-Owned Businesses To Support

Photo: Getty Images August was Black Business Month. To add to our celebration we’re taking a look at a few businesses owned by some of our legends and faves. Celebrities often endorse products and brands, but it’s something special whe...

Steps to help reduce the risk of prostate cancer

Dr. Gary Grosel (Photo provided/ September is Prostate Health Awareness Month, providing an opportune time for men to consider their prostate health and take steps to help reduce the likelihood of developing prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is...

Indianapolis Recorder brings home six HSPA awards, three first place wins 

The Indianapolis Recorder won six awards, including three first place plaques, from the Indiana chapter of the HSPA’s 2024 Journalism Awards Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.   Regular editorial contributor Larry Smith won first place for best general commenta...

Recorder Rewind: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers

Check out some photos from the Indianapolis Colts versus Green Bay Packers NFL game, captured by senior sports photographer Jeff Brown, on Sept. 15. in Wisconsin. GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 15: Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (51...

Taraji P. Henson’s Fashion Choices at Recent Event Spark Discussion Among Fans

Taraji P. Henson, known for her powerful acting roles and her dynamic personality, recently made headlines for reasons outside of her on-screen talents. The acclaimed actress and producer attended a high-profile event where her bold fashion choices s...

Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for ‘Shogun’

TOKYO (AP) — Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a record& 18 Emmys& for its first season. It took home prizes including Outstanding Drama Series, as star and co-producer Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japan...

Submissions now open for 2024 Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge

The Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge is back and accepting submissions. Presented by the Indianapolis Public Library’s African American History Committee, the annual Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge is a competition for students grades 6-12 to express themselv...

Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 has sadly passed away at age 70

Tito Jackson arrives at the opening night of, “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour,” in Los Angeles, Jan. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, File) Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother to music legend Mi...

Marsha Ambrosius to close out Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, Sunday night, Sept. 22

MARSHA AMBROSIUS The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that popular vocalist, songwriter, producer and lyricist Marsha Ambrosius will close out the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8:45 p.m., outside on Libe...

Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot system has a problem − but it’s not what Trump is making unfounded claims about

Protesters in support of counting all the mail-in votes gather outside of the Philadelphia Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2020. Chris McGrath via Getty Images by Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State Mail-in voting in Pennsylvania will not begin on Sept. 1...

Tito Jackson’s Family Announces the Death of Jackson 5 Singer At Age 70

By BRIAN P. D. HANNON | Associated Press Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Jan...

Allegheny County moves to hike air program fees

“PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region.& Sign up for our free newsletters.” by Amber Frantz, PublicSource The Allegheny County Board of Health voted Wednesday to substantially increase permitting fees for...

Charlene Crowell: Student loan debt drops $10 billion

by Charlene Crowell (TriceEdneyWire.com)—As consumers struggle to cope with mounting debt, a new economic report from the& Federal Reserve Bank of New York& includes an unprecedented glimmer of hope. Although debt for mortgages, credit cards,...

16th Street Baptist Church Holds Commemoration Service for 4 Girls Killed 61 Years Ago

WVTM/The Birmingham Times On Sunday, family and church attendees remembered the four girls killed on Sept. 15, 1963, when a bomb exploded in the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham 61 years ago. The church held a commemoration service as those i...