Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Northern Illinois survives Notre Dame 16-14 in historic upset

In a stunning upset that will be remembered for years to come, the Northern Illinois University (NIU) Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 on Sept. 7 in South Bend, IN. The victory marked a significant milestone for NIU, who had n...

September 12, 2024

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Kamala Harris’ message to women on ‘freedom’ helps explain why Black and White Christians are deeply divided over support for Donald Trump

Sorority members listen as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gives the keynote speech at the Zeta Phi Beta Grand Boulé in Indianapolis on July 24, 2024. Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images by Youssef Chouhoud, Christopher Newport U...

Update: Eos Energy workers elect to join Steelworkers

Former Eos worker Veronica Lattimore marches with the United Steelworkers Union during the Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade on September 2, 2024. (Photo by Quinn Glabicki) Eos Energy received a $400 million federal commitment to build grid-scale batteries...

The first, but not the last

For the first time in American history, a woman of color was on stage debating as the Democratic presidential nominee. No matter the outcome, this was a historical event. There is only one first. On this night in September of 2024, Vice President Ka...

How Democrats are making a mistake in rural America – by not showing up

Voting signs are seen in Jackson, Miss., during the 2023 governor’s race. Brandon Bell/Getty Images by Jeff Bloodworth, Gannon University Rickey Cole, 58, is a farmer and the former two-term chair of Mississippi’s Democratic Party. If anyone underst...

Trump and Harris trade insults and competing visions: 3 experts give their verdicts on the US presidential debate

The Conversation, AAP by Emma Shortis, RMIT University; Jared Mondschein, University of Sydney, and Matthew Ricketson, Deakin University Judging debates usually comes down to picking a winner or loser. Seeking a more nuanced approach to the first pr...

Overtime: Steelers play ‘Old School Football’ in 18-10 win over Falcons

THE STEELERS’ NAJEE HARRIS WASN’T LETTING ANYONE STOP HIM ON SEPT. 8, 2024, AGAINST THE FALCONS. (PHOTO BY MARLON MARTIN) :10—Finally the NFL season has begun and our Pittsburgh Steelers are on top of the division with an 18-10 victory on the road ov...

Steve Biko, the South African liberation struggle hero who considered dishonor worse than death

What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his new book, Dying for Freedom: Political Martyrdom in South Africa. This edited extract, from the chapter...

In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans. As a professor of organizat...

At Age 100, Baseball Legend, Reverend, Marine Bill Greason Reflects on An Incredible Life

By Matthew Ritchie | mlb.com The thing that stood out most in Reverend Bill Greason’s introduction in the basement of Bethel Baptist Church in Berney Points in Birmingham, Ala., was a specific piece of information that he was particularly proud to sh...

Bill Greason Celebrated as ‘American Legend, Ballplayer, War Hero and Minister’

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | Alabama News Center William “Bill” Greason, a former Negro League Baseball pitcher and a pastor for more than half a century, was taken on a trip down memory lane to celebrate his 100th birthday last week. Scratch that. Grea...

Frankie Beverly, the Maze Singer Who Inspired Generations, Dies at 77

By CHEVEL JOHNSON RODRIGUE and JAMIE STENGLE NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze inspired generations of fans with his smooth, soulful voice and lasting anthems including “Before I Let Go,” has died. He was 77. His family sai...

For the Love of Safety and Oneself

(The column previously appeared on Feb. 22, 2023 in The Birmingham Times) As we consider self-care, which is the personification of love, it is important for women to remember old saying “To Thine Own Self Be True.” When traveling by air, the fli...

The One Constant in Life is Change

Each year, there’s a date on the calendar which signifies the start of the fall season. And while that date is set by human intelligence, nature in no way is guided by what people come up with. I’ll give you a quick for instance. If you’re like me, m...