Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Black worker fired after she stopped wearing wig, wore natural hair: Feds

Photo: Getty Images A Black worker was allegedly fired after she stopped wearing a wig to work and wore her naturally curly hair instead, per the Charlotte Observer. According to a federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Comm...

Eva Marcille opens up about sudden weight loss: ‘I found myself depressed’

Photo: Getty Images Eva Marcille has revealed the reason behind her sudden weight loss. On Tuesday (April 9), Marcille appeared on an episode of The Tamron Hall Show, where she opened up about her slimmer appearance. Marcille said she lost the weig...

“The Lioness of Swan” Lake by Jeromyah Jones

In his latest work, "The Lioness of Swan Lake," artist Jeromyah Jones combines visual art and poetry to capture the elegance of a woman from Louisiana in Richmond, VA. His portrait and accompanying poem express the grace of his subject and his own g...

Three Bridges Struck by Barges: Are Bridges Under Attack?

The following article, Three Bridges Struck by Barges: Are Bridges Under Attack?, was first published on The Black Sphere. By now most people have seen the bridge collapse in Baltimore. And quickly the Biden administration called it an accident. The...

Bridge Corner: April 11, 2024

Discover the intricacies of bridge partnerships and contract bidding, essential for success in the game. Learn key strategies and insights to elevate your bridge skills. #Bridge #CardGames #TidewaterBridgeClub #BridgeStrategies The post Bridge Corne...

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus town hall series

Indiana’s 13-member Black Legislative Caucus will hold a six-part town hall series in municipalities across the state, the group announced Tuesday. It billed the events as opportunities for Hoosiers to learn more about legislation passed in the m...

James A. Washington: Black Press, Community Advocate Passes

James A. Washington, a champion of the Black press and respected community leader, passed away at 73. Washington served as president and general manager of the Atlanta Voice and former publisher of the Dallas Weekly, leaving a lasting impact on the...

Delving Deeper: Two new books to explore this week

Have you ever felt a yearning to connect more deeply with your spirituality? Or are you curious to learn about the journeys of others on their faith paths? If so, two recently published religious titles offer unique perspectives that might resonate...

UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue’s perimeter shooters to get decisive victory

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — UConn left Donovan Clingan on the loneliest island, stuck deep in the paint to wrestle massive Purdue center Zach Edey. Even when Edey bulled his way to shots at the rim, the Huskies refused to give their big man help, know...

Billy Dee Williams defends actors wearing blackface: ‘Do anything you want’

Photo: Getty Images Billy Dee Williams believes actors should do “anything” they want to do, including using blackface for a role. The Star Wars actor made the comment during a recent interview with Bill Maher on his “Club Random&...

Thriving Neighbors Series sprouts sustainability workshops for Indy residents

The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with Indy Parks, is launching a springtime series jam-packed with informative and engaging workshops focused on sustainability and climate action. The Thriving Neighbors Series aims to empo...

Andrea Bocelli joins ISO for Indy performance

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is returning to the city for a special performance with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as part of his North American spring tour. Bocelli is joining the ISO for a concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 13. The...

ICAPI awarded grant to study disability workforce challenges

The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute (ICAPI) has been awarded a grant by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to conduct a nine-month study on the challenges faced by Hoosiers who are forced to leave the workforc...

Disbanding of TSU’s Board of Trustees: An “Attack On DEI”

Tennessee State University (TSU) faces an uncertain future as Gov. Bill Lee dissolves its board, citing financial mismanagement, a move critics decry as an attack on diversity and inclusion. This incident is part of a larger trend that threatens to...

Poetry in Indianapolis: impact, influence and empathy

April is National Poetry Month, and Indianapolis’ poetry scene has deep roots in Black culture. Indianapolis-based poets Etheridge Knight and Mari Evans were both well-renowned writers who helped shape the Black Arts Movement in Naptown. Their wo...