Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Texas Primary Shakeup: GOP Congressman Opposes Calls to Withdraw

Republican leaders in Washington are intensifying their efforts to persuade Rep. Wesley Hunt to withdraw from the Texas Senate race, claiming his participation could squander tens of millions and disrupt the party's midterm strategy.In an interview...

What A Fair Health System Looks Like When Quality Care Is Guaranteed

As Thanksgiving approaches, countless Black families across the United States rejoice after welcoming new lives into their homes within the past year. Tragically, not all families share in this joy, as many mourn the loss of mothers and infants due...

This Season Brings A Call For Americans To Put Fighting Poverty Above Party Loyalty

As we approach Thanksgiving, many dread the prospect of navigating social media posts from acquaintances and relatives that challenge our perceptions of sanity. However, in-person interactions often remind us of the love and shared values we hold d...

Scammers And Predatory Lenders Are Waiting And Shoppers Must Stay Prepared

As the holiday season approaches, financially challenged families are contemplating how to manage credit responsibly while enjoying joyful gatherings, gifts, and celebrations. This festive time also poses a heightened risk of falling prey to predator...

The Decline of Voter Trust in the Democratic Party

The recent election results have left Democrats feeling optimistic, as they perceive a shift in public perception toward the Trump administration, which they view as favoring elite interests while disregarding the impoverished. Although recent victor...

Childhood Classic Takes A Dark Turn When Charlotte’s Web Turns Into A Trap

A contemplation on E.B. White’s principles, community, and the human toll of a federal immigration operation.As a child, certain books profoundly influenced me; Charlotte’s Web was one such work, imparting lessons of tolerance, acceptance of differ...

Lakeview Elementary Opens With Solar-Smart Features And Earth-Friendly Classroom Design

MNPS recently inaugurated its latest educational edifice during a ceremony attended by an enthusiastic assembly of students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders at Lakeview Elementary School. This expansive 117,541-square-foot facility, locate...

EMILYs List Welcomes Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover To Its Influential National Leadership Team

Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, a prominent educator, business executive, and advocate for equality, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of EMILY's List, a national organization focused on electing women to public office and nurturing diverse lead...

Kohl’s Names Michael J. Bender as New CEO: What This Leadership Change Means for the Retail Giant

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) has confirmed the appointment of Michael J. Bender as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 23, 2025. Bender, who has served as Interim CEO since May 1, 2025, will also remain on the Company’s Board. Board Chair J...

Black Mothers’ Labor Experiences Go Viral, Exposing A Dangerous Reality Inside Delivery Rooms

A recently circulated video captures a Black woman in labor at Dallas Regional Medical Center, struggling in the emergency waiting room while a nurse conducted her intake. Arriving on November 10, the woman spent an agonizing 30 minutes in the waitin...

Texas Candidates Scramble After Court Tosses Out The State’s Latest Redistricting Map

In August, following the Texas Legislature's approval of a congressional map designed to generate five more GOP seats, numerous Republicans announced their candidacies in these newly gerrymandered districts. In contrast, several Democratic incumbents...

During Thanksgiving Break DeSoto Students Turn Screen Time Into Reading Time With iReady Challenge

During the Thanksgiving holiday, DeSoto ISD is inviting all K–8 students to engage in a district-wide initiative dubbed the “Gobble Up Goals” i-Ready Reading Challenge, aimed at enhancing literacy skills and ensuring students remain academically focu...

Fifth Emmy Victory For Curtis King Comes Through His Powerful Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Curtis King, the visionary founder and president of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, celebrated his fifth Lone Star Emmy Award on Saturday for TBAAL’s esteemed concert tribute, “Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement,” honoring the legacy...

A Colorful Kickoff Party In South Dallas Sets The Tone For The City’s World Cup Countdown

On Tuesday, the FIFA World Cup Volunteer Center was ceremoniously opened at Fair Park, marking a pivotal step in Dallas’s endeavor to host the FIFA World Cup 2026. This center, located in the historic Food and Fiber Pavilion, was revealed in a gather...

Abbott Faces Intensifying Backlash After Moving To Block Muslim Groups From Purchasing Property In Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott recently identified two Islamic organizations—the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)—as terrorist and criminal entities, effectively prohibiting them and their affiliates from acquiring land in Te...