Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Double-lung transplant gives Cook County Commissioner Deer a second chance at life

All photos and images provided by Northwestern Medicine Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer received the best early birthday gift anyone could receive: the gift of a better life thanks to a double-lung transplant. Earlier this year, Northwestern M...

Titans Prepare for Preseason

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Titans are preparing for their preseason opener Saturday in Chicago with lots of national folks doubting their worth. Preseason predictors in such places as Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, The Ath...

‘The Peach Seed’

Your entire life has been filled with milestones to meet, and many firsts. Your first tooth and first steps were celebrated. Your first word and first day of school were recorded; graduations, proms, puppy love, and beyond, you’ve enjoyed year...

Indianapolis woman turns 100 years old

Hattie Moore’s life took her far from her Alabama roots, eventually settling her in the growing, bustling streets of Indianapolis. Born Aug. 2, 1923, Moore’s life wove a remarkable tale of love and resilience for the people celebrating her 100th...

Distinguished Author Reflects on Amazing Career

Part 1 of a 2 Part Series NASHVILLE, TN — Tim Ghianni has been a Nashville and journalistic treasure since he began a nearly five decade stint as an editor, reporter, photographer and columnist for a host of Middle Tennessee publications. Over th...

Great Reissue Highlights Sonny Rollins

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — One of the music world’s greatest losses came a couple of years ago with the news that the great Sonny Rollins was no longer going to be playing. Rollins, jazz’s finest living soloist, had finally reached the point...

Gen Con BIPOC Lounge offers safe space for minority gamers

Gen Con is the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in the nation. Gen Con hosted over 70,000 attendees at the Indiana Convention Center Aug. 3-6. A significant number of attendees were Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIP...

VAACC: Making Its Mark Already

The Virginia African-American Cultural Center (VAACC) is making a significant impact by preserving history, engaging the community, and fostering partnerships for a better future. #CulturalPreservation #CommunityEngagement The post VAACC: Making Its...

Black vendors at the 2023 Indiana State Fair

There are over 150 vendors at the 2023 Indiana State Fair, including food trucks, concessions, entertainment and rides. African Fashion, Black Leaf Vegan, Gobble Gobble Food Truck and Jamaican Breeze Sports Bar and Grill are among the Black vendo...

Isaiah Riggs leaves Harris Co. Street Olympics, certified

The Harris County Precinct One Street Olympics has been crowning young champions for over 37 years. Whether in kickball, track and field or basketball, local youth have been able to compete in a wide range of physical activities. This year the Stree...

Harris Co. Street Olympics expand beyond athletic activities

Texas Ranks 4th in credit card marketing targeting students

A solid credit score is super important for managing your finances. Whether you’re making a big purchase or facing tough times, good credit can save you money and make your life easier. For millennials, it’s crucial to understand how...

Willowridge inducts new members into Wall of Honor

Willowridge, which became the second Ft. Bend ISD high school to integrate when it opened its doors in September of 1979, recently inducted 13 new members into its vaunted Wall of Honor. “The Ridge,” as it is known by current students...

Lawsuit Seeks End To Grants Written To Aid Black Women

A conservative group, backed by Edward Blum, is suing Fearless Fund for allegedly engaging in unlawful racial discrimination by limiting grants to Black women entrepreneurs. This legal action follows their recent victory in the Supreme Court against...

Former HISD Trustees meet, review board agenda

In a move that highlights their continued engagement with the district’s affairs, a few of Houston Independent School District’s elected trustees organized a virtual meeting to meticulously examine red flags on the agenda for the upcoming sch...