Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Black History Month: Celebrating the arts

(Children’s Defense Fund) – Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the organization established in 1915 by the “Founder of Black History Month” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, designates a theme for the observan...

The fight for lasting tolerance and inclusion

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Last year, the NAACP board of directors issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida. The advisory was issued in direct response to the restrictive policies concerning Florida’s diversity, equity and inclusion prog...

No one is above the law!

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – From the time Donald Trump was brought to our attention by running for United States president, we began learning more about him.& Whenever someone runs for office in America, no stone is left unturned searching for infor...

Disappointment over the CROWN Act ruling

Today, to the disappointment of lawmakers and community advocates, the courts ruled against Darryl George, a Barbers Hill High School student who has faced relentless disciplinary actions for the length of his natural hair. The Texas Legislative Bla...

Breaking the cycle: A surgeon’s fight against genetic heart disease

William Cooper calls Atlanta home, a city located a two-hour flight away from Kansas City, where he contracts as a heart surgeon. Cooper, a proud Kansas City Chiefs fan, displayed the team’s logo on his jacket during our Zoom interview, jus...

Mayor Dickens, City of Atlanta convert shipping containers to housing for homeless

As Atlanta’s unhoused population continues to rise, and temperatures threaten to return to below freezing following a winter weather surge on Wednesday, Feb. 28, Mayor Andre Dickens’s innovative initiative to convert shipping containers to temporar...

Democrats face big problems without Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell’s retirement will have major impact on the Democrats. Behind the scenes, Democrats scramble to replace him. What a miserable Republican leader of the Senate McConnell has been. Whether Republicans had a majority or a minority, McConne...

Diving into diversity: Empowering Black and Brown youth through aquatic exploration and conservation

In a world where access to aquatic activities remains somewhat of a privilege for many, a few Indianapolis organizations are working tirelessly to break down barriers and provide opportunities for Black and Brown youth to explore the many wonders of...

NAREB President: Homeownership crucial for African American wealth

Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, NAREB’s president & by Washington Informer Web Staff The president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers says bolstering Black homeownership is a major component of building African American w...

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s legacy is the current Supreme Court and a judiciary reshaped by his ‘calculated audacity’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell departs the Senate chamber on February 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images by Al Cross, University of Kentucky Mitch McConnell, who announced on Feb. 28, 2024, that he would step down...

Can Trump be prosecuted? Supreme Court will take up precedent-setting case to define the limits of presidential immunity

Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media following his appearance at the District Court in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9, 2024. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images by Claire Wofford, College of Charleston The U.S. Supreme Court...

Recorder Rewind: St. John’s at Butler University

Check out some of these amazing photos from the Butler University basketball game against Saint John’s on Feb. 28 at Hinkle Fieldhouse! St. John’s basketball player Joel Soriano (11) matches up with Butler Bulldog Jalen Thomas (1) dur...

‘Thin Mint Thursday’: Donate blood for Girl Scout Cookies

Those who donate blood on Thursdays are eligible for free Girl Scout Cookies.& Versiti Blood Center of Indiana and the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana are teaming up for a unique partnership: Thin Mints® Cookies in exchange for a blood donati...

Passes: Black Power Trailblazer Charles V. Hamilton, 94

Reflecting on the profound legacy of Charles V. Hamilton, Stacy M. Brown celebrates the transformative influence of the esteemed political scientist on the discourse of racial equality and social justice. #CharlesVHamilton #BlackPower #CivilRights #...

Former Old Dominion Univ. President Co-Authors Book On HBCUs

Delve into the comprehensive analysis by former ODU President James Koch and Dr. Omari H. Swinton on the legacy, challenges, and potential of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), shedding light on their pivotal role in higher educat...