Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Darrelle Revis — from Aliquippa to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

DARRELLE REVIS, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 5.& & Inducted on Aug. 5 with many from Aliquippa in attendance& & The Aliquippa legend, the now-Pro Football Hall of Famer, Darrelle Revis, finally came clean a...

Sell your business in nine simple steps

As a business owner, you have spent years working on your company. Now, you may have a desire to spend more time with family, invest in hobbies or retire completely. Selling a business is simple but not easy. Follow the steps below to effectively...

Pittsburgh holding ‘50th Anniversary Celebration of Hip-Hop,’ Aug. 11

ARIE COLE The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that the City of Pittsburgh is holding “The 50th Anniversary Celebration of Hip-Hop,” on Friday, Aug. 11, from 3 to 7 p.m. in Market Square, Downtown.& “Hip-Hop created a culture that everyone in...

Nashville checks all the right boxes for an Indycar party

There’s really no big surprise about the usual weather in Tennessee during the month of August. Ninety plus degree days with a humidity level to match are certainly not uncommon for this region, and while it was definitely a warm one this past...

Carmel to host first annual weekend-long Jazz Festival

Renowned jazz, R&B and blues artists from around the country will help kick off Carmel’s first annual Jazz Fest this weekend. Organized by local music producer, performer and educator Blair Clark, the inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest aims to bring...

Book bans & public libraries

“They be our national treasure / they be / our priceless charge” (A Dark and Splendid Mass 47-48) are the lingering words of Mari Evans when speaking of “The Elders.” In literally doing so, I recall seeing my grandmother read on the side...

Iconic Rapper MC Lyte Joins Cast Of New NBC Universal Music Series Created By A Harlem Pastor

The #1 source in the world for all things Harlem. NBCU’s new performance-based, reality music series, Chasing the Dream, was created by Monica Kelley, a 25-year veteran of the entertainment industry, and a pastor in Harlem, NY. has added another icon...

Banks addressing Black business debt aversion is good business and good for city

Addressing debt aversion due to poor relationships between banks and the Black community is good for banks and the city. & The Biennial Black Business Survey, conducted by my company looked at the issue of debt aversion with Black businesses...

In a small town

Around the time of Bacon’s Rebellion in Virginia (1676-1677), the word “white” appears in a legal document for the first time in our history to denote distinct “races” of people. In particular, the document distinguishes “white” people from “African...

St. Rita’s church celebrates centennial with documentary film premiere

The public is invited to the free documentary film premiere showcasing the history and impact of St. Rita’s Church on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 2 –5 p.m. in the Gathertorium at Martin University. In the spirit of the joy and celebration of its rece...

‘Sista Strut’ breast cancer awareness walk returns for second year

“Sista Strut,” an annual 3K charity walk for breast cancer support and awareness, is returning to Indianapolis for a second year. iHeartMedia Indianapolis debuted the nationwide charity walk for men and women of color in the Hoosier state in Octo...

Nashville, American Battle Field Trust to Protect Additional Land at Fort Negley

NASHVILLE, TN — At their August 1, 2023, meeting, Nashville Metro Council approved a $3 million contribution toward the American Battlefield Trust’s acquisition of 2.36 acres adjacent to Fort Negley Park, a critical step toward reintegrating this la...

‘Tennessee Three’ Member Launches Exploratory Committee for Senate Bid

By Olafimihan Oshin NASHVILLE, TN — Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville), a member of the “Tennessee Three,” has launched an exploratory committee for a potential 2024 Senate run.& The 61-year-old state lawmaker filed exploratory paperwork, a ste...

White House launches an education initiative to diversify the cyber industry

The Biden-Harris administration has created a new strategic initiative to address the demand for cyber workers while also diversifying the field. The National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES) is designed to prepare the country for i...

Member of Bethel AME, Knoxville Wins Rhodes Scholarship

KNOXVILLE, TN — Ulystean Jonathan Oates, a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a Yale College senior majoring in Political Science. Jonathan’s academic work engages questions of democracy, justice, and equ...