Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Fall Commencement Convocation at Claflin University

Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough will be the keynote speaker for Claflin University’s 2022 Fall Commencement Convocation on Friday, December 9, at 10 a.m. in the Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex. Claflin will confer bachelor’s and mas...

Black Woman-Owned Suite Twelve25 is Newest Urban Hangout With Great Food Variety

By Monique Gooch NASHVILLE, TN — At Suite Twelve25, you will find an urban hang-suite and bistro serving vegan and non-vegan fare to satisfy your taste buds. You will enjoy an unmatched eclectic vibe immersed in opulence. The restaurant in Eas...

Single in the city

By Ericka Alston-Buck I am super excited to be here to offer my assistance with all things dating! Never mind the title, you don’t have to be single to grasp new ideas. You can count on me for dating advice; even if it’s to reignite the fir...

5 steps toward forgiveness in relationships

Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to do for many of us, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. You open up to someone in hopes that they’ll never betray your trust, and then it happens. Not only does your heart shatter into a thous...

Could you and should you live with your in-laws?

Even though this living arrangement would be a temporary one (home renovations are taking a lot longer than expected), my friend would rather not stay at her in-laws’ house while they wait. I can’t blame her. Don’t get me wrong, I’m fortunate...

Furr Guards Demetic Kindle & Jacobee Giles Are a Duo To Watch

If you haven’t heard, the Furr basketball team has been clicking on all cylinders this season starting the year with a perfect 4-0 record wherein they have defeated the likes of both Strake Jesuit and Jack Yates in double-digit victories....

After a year, omicron variant still driving COVID-19 surges and worries

By Laura Ungar, The Associated Press A year after omicron began its assault on humanity, the ever-morphing coronavirus mutant drove COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just as Americans gathered for Thanksgiving. It was a prelude to a wav...

Treating COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ is rife with guesswork

By Blake Farmer, Word In Black Medical equipment is still strewn around the house of Rick Lucas, 62, nearly two years after he came home from the hospital. He picks up a spirometer, a device that measures lung capacity, and takes a deep breath —...

R&B Experience rocks Atlanta, Bobby Brown, Xscape, Silk lead the way

R&B singer and former Atlanta resident Bobby Brown had to stop his set for a moment to get a towel. A few songs into his time on stage he was sweating up a storm. “It’s hot up here,” he said. Brown was wearing a blue leather sh...

Texas A&M Star Devon Achane Gives Wise Words to Next Gen.

The Defender spoke with Texas A&M star running back and track star Devon Achane to discuss facing adversity in games and what it takes to become an impact player on the next level. Reporting done by photographer Jimmie Agisson.

10 non-traditional things we’re thankful for #DefenderRewind

This time of year is always a great time to pause from the busyness of our lives and reflect on the things for which we are grateful. We are thankful for our families and friends, health, income, food, clothing and shelter, and the fact that God has...