Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Birmingham Mayor Woodfin: Black Athletes Should Avoid Alabama Schools if Anti-DEI Bill Passes

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he will have no problem steering Black athletes away from colleges and universities in Alabama if state lawmakers passed a bill that would prohibit public institutions of...

‘A More Perfect Union:’ A History of African American Speeches That Shaped a Nation

Times staff report Some of the greatest individuals in Black history have delivered some of the most significant speeches in American history. Their names and words are iconic. In the 1800s, Sojourner Truth—born into slavery, and dedicated to the cau...

‘A More Perfect Union:’ History of Some African American Speeches That Helped Shape a Nation

Birmingham Councilor Crystal Smitherman: Empower Black Artists to Tell Their Stories

By Crystal Smitherman | Special to The Times It would be impossible to calculate the massive impact that Black culture has made on the world – from art, to dance, to music to fashion and so on. The arts serve as a mirror reflecting the diversity of h...

Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Performed First Successful Heart Surgery

As we continue our safety series during Black History Month spotlighting African Americans who played pivotal roles in helping keep Americans safe through their inventions and/or cutting-edge innovations, we must focus our attention this week on Dr....

“As someone who had the privilege of spending time with Mrs. [Rosa] Parks, I can affirm that she had the kind of power and conviction that could absolutely change the world. We are thrilled to honor her at Legacy Plaza.”

EJI DIRECTOR BRYAN STEVENSON, EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE EJI.ORG, FEB. 19.

Chase Expands Again in Alabama, Opens New Branch in Hoover

Jpmcjhase.com Building on its successful branch expansion into Alabama that started in 2019, Chase is adding to its local branch presence with a new location in Hoover. This will be Chase’s ninth branch in the state and the sixth in Jefferson County....

Nearly 153,000 people enrolled in Biden’s new student loan plan will get an email Wednesday that their debt is canceled

Washington (CNN) —& Nearly 153,000 student loan borrowers currently enrolled in a new repayment plan launched by the Biden administration are expected to get an email Wednesday notifying them that their remaining federal student loan debt will b...

Beyoncé announces $500K fund for cosmetology schools & salons

Photo: Getty Images Beyoncé is giving back to cosmetology schools and salons across the nation. On Tuesday (February 20), Bey launched her haircare brand Cécred. Her charity, BeyGOOD, announced a partnership with the brand for a Cécred x BeyGOOD fu...

MARTA Artbound announces call for artists

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program Artbound, in collaboration with the Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP), Westside Future Fund, and Living Walls, has extended the deadline on the call for artists and...

Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Unveiled As Obesity Surges

Amidst a relentless surge in obesity rates across the nation, a coalition of leading advocates and public health groups introduces the groundbreaking Obesity Bill of Rights. This initiative aims to transform obesity care by enacting significant chan...

Republicans Can Flip the Senate if they Flip Off McConnell

Trump must up his game and act as if. Act as if the Republican Party will be no help for him. Act as if the Republican Party will actually try to HURT his chances for re-election... The post Republicans Can Flip the Senate if they Flip Off McConnell...

NBA, Pacers commission Oscar Robertson statue during All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis

Basketball legend Oscar “The Big O” Robertson will be honored with a statue placed in front of Crispus Attucks High School in 2025. The statue was commissioned by the NBA and Pacers Sports & Entertainment during the 2024 NBA All-Star...

Voter Guides for Black San Franciscans

PHOTO (no caption): Black Voters Matter graphic PHOTO (no caption): Rep. Rashida Tlaib ‘I always outwork the hate!’ meme The Bay View newspaper has published a voter guide for every San Francisco election in the past 30+ years....

DC, Experts Say Fluoridated Water Is Safe, Contrary to RFK Jr.’s Warnings

The mineral fluoride, at the right dose, has been shown to reduce the risk of tooth decay. Based on studies demonstrating this in children drinking naturally fluoride-containing water, individual cities in the U.S. began to add fluoride to tap water...