Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Total solar eclipses, while stunning, can damage your eyes if viewed without the right protection

Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel by Geoffrey Bradford, West Virginia University On April 8, 2024, and for the second time in the past...

Why would Islamic State attack Russia and what does this mean for the terrorism threat globally?

EPA/VASILY PRUDNIKOV by Greg Barton, Deakin University It appears almost certain the brutal assault on a Russian crowd settling down to watch a rock concert in Moscow on Friday night was an Islamist terrorist attack. At least 133 people were left dea...

Democratic Lawmaker Uses Racial Slur During House Hearing: ‘I Misspoke’

Photo: trone.house.gov A Democratic lawmaker in Maryland says he “misspoke” when he used a racial slur during a House Budget Committee hearing. Maryland Rep. David Trone, who is running for Senate, uttered the slur while discussing tax...

MONOPOLY: Birmingham Edition Unveiled

birminghamal.gov On Friday, local officials and business leaders, along with Mr. Monopoly, proudly unveiled the official MONOPOLY: Birmingham Edition board at the iconic Vulcan Park & Museum overlooking the Birmingham skyline. This game is the...

University of Tennessee at Martin Grad Turns Internship into Position at Nike

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–When Shuan Harris graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in December 2023, he already had work experience under his belt through an internship with Nike from the previous summer, which led to him gai...

Haslam Receives National Award for Accessibility, Connectivity, Inclusivity

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.(TN Tribune) — Insight Into Diversity magazine announced the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business as the recipient of its 2024 Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in Business Award. The honor rec...

City mourns passing of ‘Atlanta Voice’ President, Jim Washington

Friends, family and supporters are mourning the death of Atlanta Voice president James Washington who died on Wednesday, March 20 after a protracted illness.Outspoken and direct, Washington was revered by his peers for his willingness to tackle hard...

Harvard Financial Woes Mount as they Close the Wohlbach Library

The following article, Harvard Financial Woes Mount as they Close the Wohlbach Library, was first published on The Black Sphere. Harvard University is scaling back in the wake of its recent controversies. And according to the Harvard Crimson, the uni...

San Francisco State commemorates Malcolm X’s legacy

The Black Wall of Fame highlights important moments, movements and individuals in SFSU history and SF history. by Zaire Saunders “When you start from slavery, everything looks like progress.” Statements made during the 28th annual commemoratio...

Gold Beams hosts a fire event at West Oakland’s Crucible

Gold Beams founder Tayleur Brown-Crenshaw addresses the Second Monday’s audience. – Photo: Brandon Robinson by Black on Both Sides High energy should be expected when you come to a Gold Beams Second Monday open mic. On March 11 Second Monday w...

2024 MISS OLD GOLD AND BLACK

By: Frederick V. Roberts Miss Jocelyn Dorsey is the new Miss TCAC Miss Old Gold and Black for 2024 at the recent pageant held in San Antonio, Texas on February 9-10. Jocelyn, representing the Eta Gamma Chapter at Prairie View A&M University, will...

ALPHA PHI ALPHA ALUMNI BROTHER OF THE YEAR

By: Frederick V. Roberts Frederick V. Roberts, a member of the Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was named Alumni Brother of the Year for the Texas District at the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters Convention in San Antonio...

WHAT ABOUT THE CRIME?

By Travis McGee Depending on who you ask crime is up and crime may be down at the same exact time. Most crime isn’t reported, but often time even when it is reported it’s not investigated depending on the demographic and the zip codes. There are over...

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KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER COUNCIL AND COURT 151

By: SH-FBISD News Knights of Peter Claver-Council and Court 151 engaged St. Monica parish in some exciting activities in celebration of Black History Month. The 2024 theme was, “We’ve Come is Far by Faith.” There is a longstanding tradition of rec...