Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Preserving dignity and independence: How Home Repairs for Good supports homeownership for older adults and individuals with disabilities

As we reflect on the past Independence Day, we are reminded of the importance of maintaining independence, regardless of age. Home Repairs for Good, formerly known as NeighborLink Indianapolis, witnesses the pride, security and independence a home o...

This Weekend in the Arts: July 12-14

July is here, with sunny days, soaring temperatures and plenty of things to do with the family. So, whether you are looking to barbecue in the park, watch fireworks, go swimming or enjoy some outdoor concerts, look no further! The Indianapolis Recor...

Faces of faith: Iglesia Casa de Restauración

The Indianapolis Recorder is showcasing the diversity of Indy’s religious community through a series of stories.& This week’s segment highlights Iglesia Casa de Restauración, a local Christian church founded by Ulises and Madelyn Himely. &am...

Atlanta BeltLine, TILA Studios partner to launch BeltLine Business Ventures: Artists Edition

Atlanta BeltLine Inc. is partnering with TILA Studios to launch BeltLine Business Ventures: Artist Edition, a 9-week pilot program that aims to equip creative professionals with the skills needed to land sculptural public art projects around the wor...

A different kind of quiet

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ takes to the screen with more heart, suspense than horror With a muted plot and action, “A Quiet Place: Day One” doesn’t live up to the noise of the other two movies in the franchise. & Instead, it& offers a...

A GARFIELD LEGEND: Joseph Charlton, better known as DJ Bo, dies at 52

DJ BO DIED ON JUNE 28 AT AGE 52. The New Pittsburgh Courier, in its numerous interviews throughout the past week and a half, has come to learn that someone who is considered a Garfield legend has passed. Born and raised on Columbo Street, in the heyd...

Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker: A Woman for All Seasons

Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker, an extraordinary leader of the early 20th century, made history as the first Black woman to found and lead a chartered bank in America. Her legacy of education, civil rights, and entrepreneurship continues to inspire. #Maggie...

Who do I call?: Digital deviants edition

Did you hear that every McDonald’s location is closing tomorrow? Or how about that your favorite celebrity unexpectedly died? What about sending money to a pen pal Saudi prince who swears you’ll get your money back and then some? Fake news, misin...

Family Feud makes history by appointing Myeshia Mizuno as the first Black woman showrunner

“Family Feud,” the successful and long standing game show, has achieved a historic milestone by appointing Myeshia Mizuno as its new showrunner. Mizuno now oversees both the syndicated version of the show and ABC’s prime-time “Celebrity Family Feu...

Spicing up futures: Chef Tawana and TeenWorks serve up Culinary Bootcamp

Ten-hut! Drop and give me twenty, soldiers! Not twenty push-ups! Twenty sliced onions! Now make it thirty! Chef Tawana M. Gulley partnered up with TeenWorks to provide 36 highschoolers with hands-on learning at their Culinary Arts Bootcamp. Four...

Study: Indiana flyers could receive $22 million in refunds

A recent study has revealed that Indiana airport goers may be in line to receive up to $22 million in refunds following the implementation of a new Department of Transportation (DOT) rule. The rule, which aims to enhance consumer protection in th...

Trump claims not to know who is behind Project 2025. A CNN review found at least 140 people who worked for him are involved

(CNN) — Donald Trump has lately made clear he wants little to do with Project 2025, the conservative blueprint for the next Republican president that has attracted considerable blowback in his race for the White House.“I have no idea who is behind it...

Bakery Square expansion may hinge on housing vouchers

A map of the proposed expansion of Bakery Square (Courtesy of Walnut Capital) Pittsburgh’s City Planning Commission may vote in two weeks on a plan to expand the East End development, and on changes to Hazelwood Green’s development rules. “PublicSour...

Stacey Abrams takes aim at Project 2025 and Republican efforts to destroy DEI

Project 2025 will seek to change the trajectory of America, in a negative way. The proposed presidential transition project lays out a game plan for Donald Trump to enact during the first 180 days if re-elected president. Spearheaded by The Herita...

Sparks That Sharpen

“As iron sharpens iron, one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 This verse made me research the actual process of what happens when iron sharpens iron. (It’s the educator in me, y’all.)& When the two pieces of iron connect, there are spa...