Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Champions Rural Seniors with New Legislation

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, TX-30, alongside Congressman Zach Nunn, IA-03, unveiled the Delivering For Rural Seniors Act. This bipartisan initiative supports rural seniors facing food insecurity by funding food banks to enhance home delivery serv...

Empowering Change: Two Women Transform Bloody Sunday Legacy into a Movement

(Trice Edney Communications) – Selma, Alabama, marks 60 years since Bloody Sunday. Locals Ainka Sanders Jackson and Lydia Chatmon, childhood friends, lead Selma’s transformation. Through the Selma Center for Nonviolence, they drive economic and emoti...

Is Our Spending Fueling Our Oppression?

African Americans wield $1.6 trillion in buying power, spending heavily on consumer goods. Rev. Jamal Bryant advocates a boycott against Target for its DEI rollback. Boycotts like Montgomery Bus and United Farm Workers' succeeded by inflicting econom...

Safeguarding Black Communities from Overdose Tragedies

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Kimberly Douglas visited her son Bryce’s gravestone at National Harmony Memorial Park, Maryland. After losing him to a fentanyl overdose, she created "Black Moms Against Overdose" on Facebook. The U.S. overdose epidemic highlig...

Texas Schools Flunk A-F Accountability: A Critical Evaluation

Texas's school accountability system relies heavily on the STAAR test, neglecting diverse student growth and pressuring teachers. Reducing unnecessary tests and adopting through-year assessments could enhance feedback. Accountability should include f...

National Urban League Sues to Expose Extremist Anti-Equity Movement's Deception

Thomas Jefferson highlighted the importance of a balanced government, preventing any branch from overpowering others. Currently, the National Urban League challenges executive orders violating free speech and equal protection. Their lawsuit, supporte...

Inspiring Examples to Embrace

(Children’s Defense Fund) – Renowned theologian Howard Thurman cherished moments under his oak tree, symbolizing resilience. This mirrors Black families' strength through history, overcoming adversities while nurturing future generations. Honor...

Texas Free Speech at Risk: HB 2988's Impact

(Texas Press Association) – HB 2988, introduced by Rep. Mano DeAyala, R-Houston, threatens Texas Citizens Participation Act protections. If passed, it could burden Texans with legal costs and suppress free speech by making attorney’s fees discretiona...

Unveiling True White History: A Journey Beyond Black Narratives

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a trailblazing Air Force general, was dismissed by a non-serving president. DEI, misunderstood by racists, stands for diversity, equity, inclusion, aiding White men. Trump misled Black voters, favorin...

Dallas Examiner Presents Candidate Forums for City Council and School Board

The Dallas Examiner hosts candidate forums for the May 3 election, featuring Dallas City Council and School District trustee hopefuls. Held at the African American Museum, attendees engaged with District 6 and 7 candidates. View the forum video at ww...

Burkina Faso: Rising Aspirations in the Land of Integrity

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's president, took office post-coup on Sept. 30, 2022, revolutionizing the nation with independence-driven policies. Rejecting Western aid, he expelled French troops and reclaimed resources. His land reforms return...

Joy Reid's Departure: The Surprising Conclusion of a Controversial Era and Woke Politics' Decline

Joy Reid's MSNBC firing marks the fall of race-baiting and DEI schemes. Once a satire, "Race Pimping" became prophetic. Reid, like Rachel Dolezal, exposed the absurdity of performative wokeness. As DEI collapses, America moves past grievance politics...

Exploring Birmingham's Laseter Brothers: Pioneers of Black History Business

Raymond Laseter’s passions—Black history, baseball, and business—shine at Birmingham's Negro Southern League Museum. His Voltron Printing, co-owned with brother Kwamell, launched Legacy Threads, honoring the Southern Negro Baseball League. Born in Ch...

Legacy Threads Debuts at Negro Southern League Museum - A New Clothing Era

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Debuting Legacy Threads, vintage baseball jerseys, during Black History Month at the Negro Southern League Museum was a dream for brothers Raymond and Kwamell Laseter. Their economical collection includes cotton T...

Mac Underwood Returns as Birmingham Water Works GM After 6-Year Hiatus

By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com The Birmingham Water Works Board has rehired former general manager Mac Underwood, offering him an annual salary of $446,118 after a national search. Underwood, once finance director for Birmingham, plans improvem...