Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Sumatran Tiger Cubs Now on Exhibit at Nashville Zoo

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Nashville Zoo is excited to announce that three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs can now be seen in the Zoo’s Tiger Crossroads habitat. Starting today, the three cubs (Bulan, Zara and Kirana) will be expl...

Senate Homeland Security Committee Grills Boeing Whistleblower in Testimony

In a riveting session before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, a Boeing whistleblower took center stage, offering explosive testimony that cast a spotlight on aviation safety practices within the aerospace giant. The whistleblower, whose identi...

Supreme Court Reviews DOJ’s Application of Law in Jan. 6 Riot Cases

In a pivotal session, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) utilization of a specific law in charging individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. The outcome of this hearing holds significant impl...

Shutting down the lie of rent: 20th houseless resident becomes homeful on the day of global solidarity with Palestine

“Homefulness, a homeless peoples’ solution to homelessness, welcomes in their 20th residents, a houseless family who were residents at Wood Street Commons when they were violently evicted from the vacant West Huchiun (West Oakland) land they were li...

Fever land Caitlin Clark with No. 1 pick

Hundreds of fans gathered in Downtown Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 15 for a draft to hear league commissioner Cathy Engelbert utter those sweet words: with the first pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Indiana Fever selected Iowa Hawk...

From Houston to the World: Celebrating Three Trailblazing Talents

[Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images] Houston, Texas, has been a breeding ground for talent in various fields, including sports, music, and film. Among its notable personalities, several African-American celebrities have risen to significant fame and...

O.J. Simpson: A Legacy of Triumph and Tragedy

The sports and entertainment world mourns the loss of O.J. Simpson, an iconic figure whose life story encapsulated the highs of athletic greatness and the lows of personal and legal controversies. Simpson passed away at the age of 76 in his Las Vegas...

Joe Biden’s Latest Big Lie

The following article, Joe Biden’s Latest Big Lie, was first published on The Black Sphere. Joe Biden lies for sport. He lies about the little things; things easily provable. He actually enjoys lying. And the bigger the lie, the more enjoyment....

How prison officials manufactured gangs and gang wars in Virginia’s prisons

This is the drawing Rashid created to illustrate his 2010 story “Kill Yourself or Liberate Yourself.” by Kevin ‘Rashid’ Johnson No Virginia prison gangs before 2004 With the prevalence of youth lumpen organizations (so called street gangs)...

Six tips for discussing money with your partner

This week, during the Indianapolis Recorder’s Money Smart Week, we’ll share daily articles about financial wellness. We’ll focus on topics including how to discuss money with your partner, create a budget, pay down your debt, prepare your kids for f...

Black running group sues Boston Marathon over alleged racial discrimination

Photo: Getty Images A Black-led running group claims they were racially discriminated against and harassed by Newton, Massachusetts police at last year’s Boston Marathon. According to CNN, TrailblazHers, a predominately Black, all-women runn...

Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back?

Israel’s air defense system intercepted nearly all missiles fired from Iran on April 13, 2024. AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg by Javed Ali, University of Michigan For decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a “shadow war.” Falling short of direct milit...

‘Black Opry Revue’ Throws the Covers Off of Black Country Music

The Black Opry Revue delighted audiences in Vienna, VA, with a dynamic concert featuring talented Black country music artists. Sug Daniels, Roberta Lea, Tylar Bryant, Rachel Maxann, and Grace Givertz performed original songs centered on storytelling...

There’s Hope For Blacks Waiting Years For Kidney Transplants

Five years ago, Arlette Ebanks experienced severe kidney pain that she believed suggested the need for a transplant. Her doctors disagreed, but the 52-year-old Northeast, D.C., resident, and mother of two who worked for the Department of Transportati...

Recorder rewind: Charleston Battery at Indy Eleven

Check out some of these amazing photos of the Charleston Battery versus Indy Eleven soccer match on April 13! INDIANAPOLIS, IN – April 13: Indy Eleven forward Douglas Martínez (42) battles to get control of the ball with Charleston Battery...