Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

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...

Passes At Age 81: Remembering Rev. Marcellus L. Harris, Jr.

"Rev. Marcellus L. Harris Jr. leaves behind a legacy of tireless activism, unwavering compassion, and fearless advocacy for the marginalized." #RevMarcellusHarris #SocialJustice #CommunityActivism #Legacy The post Passes At Age 81: Remembering Rev....

Georgia Democrats push to get abortion rights on November ballot

This week, the Georgia Democrats have pounded the drum in support of reproductive care and abortion rights. Wednesday, State Representative Kim Schofield held a press conference to highlight her House Resolution that would codify abortion rights int...

Kamala Harris hosts exclusive in-person interview with the Courier

VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS SPEAKS WITH COURIER EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ROD DOSS, FEB. 20, 2024. (PHOTO BY ROB TAYLOR JR.) & She’s proud to invest in clean water for minority communities; says ‘Allegheny County voters’ reason why ‘I am the Vice Pre...

Job Opportunities 2-21-2024

LAWRENCEVILLE FARMERS MARKET ASSISTANT MANAGER Seeking someone passionate about food access to support social media and in-person operations for the 2024 Lawrenceville Farmers Market. Seasonal (Apr-Dec), part-time (10 hrs/wk) position. $18.57/hr. Mor...

Lil Durk brings out 20 Pittsburgh students to perform ‘All My Life’

Photo: Getty Images 20 Pittsburgh students joined Lil Durk on stage to perform one of his hit songs during Drake and J. Cole’s “It’s All A Blur” tour. On Saturday (February 17), Lil Durk performed his song “All My Life...

Shattering the glass ceiling at the National Baptist Convention

Dr. Gina Stewart. Courtesy photo & Rev. Dr. Gina Marcia Stewart is the first woman ever to preach at the event — the latest gender equity milestone for a house of worship. & by& Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware, Word In Black A...

FAFSA website meltdown: How to avoid additional frustration with financial aid applications

Some colleges are extending the traditional May 1 deadline for students to accept offers. valentinrussanov via Getty Images by Dawn Medley, Drexel University When Congress passed the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020, it was touted as making it easier...

Recorder wins Game Changer Award

President and CEO of the Indianapolis Recorder Robert Shegog accepts Game Changer Award. Pictured left to right: Jamal Smith, Jaylon Smith, Robert Shegog, Denise D. Steele. The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper was selected as a recipient of the 20...

Rep. James Clyburn steps down from House leadership, pledges support for Biden’s inclusive vision

**FILE** Rep. James Clyburn (Travis Riddick/The Washington Informer) & Longtime South Carolina Democratic Rep. James Clyburn has announced his resignation as assistant House Democratic leader, effective immediately, while simultaneously comm...

Students lose out as cities and states give billions in property tax breaks to businesses − draining school budgets and especially hurting the poorest students

Exxon Mobil Corp.’s campus in East Baton Rouge Parish, left, received millions in tax abatements to the detriment of local schools, right. Barry Lewis/Getty Images, Tjean314/Wikimedia by Christine Wen, Texas A&M University; Danielle McLean, The C...

Pro-Palestinian activists demand ceasefire in Gaza during All-Star Weekend

As celebrities and public figures flocked to Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star weekend, pro-Palestinian activists were hoping to draw attention to calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Organizations including the Party for Socialism and Liberation India...

Vandal throws rocks through windows of Philly’s historic Mother Bethel AME church

& Mother Bethel Vandalism — NBCPhiladelphia & by Marco Cerino. Philadelphia Tribune Staff Writer Philadelphia police are investigating vandalism at one of the city’s oldest Black churches. Officers were called to Mother Bethe...