Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Legal arsenal being forged amid fears of Trump election sabotage

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent In the shadow of a contentious political landscape, President Joe Biden and his close circle have reportedly embarked on a strategic campaign to fortify their defenses against potential electoral s...

Ashanti and Nelly are engaged and expecting a baby

(CNN) —& Congratulations are in order for singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly. The& reunited couple& have gone public with both a pregnancy and their engagement. They shared the news exclusively with Essence magazine,& which posted an...

Tuition and fees will rise at Georgia public universities in fall 2024

BARNESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Students will pay more to attend Georgia’s public universities and colleges in the the 2024-2025 academic year, with officials saying schools face rising costs and must charge more to maintain a quality education. Regents...

Figures and Dobson win nominations for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama voters decided primary runoffs on Tuesday for the state’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, setting up a potentially historic November race that could play a part in the battle for control of the U.S. House of...

Here’s what aid the House bills would provide to Ukraine, Israel

(CNN) — House Republicans released the text of three bills Wednesday that would provide aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, with the latter intended to help deter Chinese aggression in the area.The three-part package is similar to a...

The Black Church Coalition holding officials accountable

The Black Church Coalition’s call for action reverberated through the sanctuary of Light of the World Christian Church to an audience of about 200 people Thursday night.Amid impassioned speeches and pointed inquiries directed at public officials who...

IPS hosting groundbreakings for athletic field upgrades

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) hosted its first of six Rebuilding Stronger groundbreaking ceremonies on April 9 at the Broad Ripple Middle School athletic field.& & Due to voters who overwhelmingly approved the Rebuilding Stronger cap...

April 18, 2024

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The pros and cons of buying or leasing a vehicle

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Should I buy or lease a vehicle? As with many major purchases, there’s no definitive answer, but both options have specific pros – and cons – depending on your transportation needs and financial situation.&am...

White Republican attacks Black EPA chief, labels him as ‘criminal’

Photo: clayhiggins.house.gov A Louisiana Republican lawmaker launched an online attack against Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Michael Regan. Rep. Clay Higgins took to X, formerly Twitter, to attack Regan, the first Black EPA chief, ove...

Why the Chiefs and Royals couldn’t convince Kansas City voters to foot the bill for their stadiums

Had the Jackson County tax extension passed, the Kansas City Royals would have likely moved to a new downtown location. Kirby Lee/Getty Images by Victor Matheson, College of the Holy Cross For the Kansas City Chiefs brass, it must have seemed like t...

NBA bans Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter for violating league’s gaming rules

(CNN) — The NBA has banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter from the league after an investigation found that the 24-year-old had violated betting rules.The league announced in March it had opened an investigation into anomalies involving bets pe...

From Stutter to Stardom: The Illustrious Career of James Earl Jones

[Photo: Michael Zorn/Invision/AP] James Earl Jones, born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, is a revered American actor whose career spans over seven decades, characterized by his deep, resonant voice and commanding presence. His journey...

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA banned Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games. Porter, the league said, gave a bettor information about...

Exclusive: Reality star Jasmine Ellis Cooper talks ‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ season two

Dedicated viewers couldn’t get enough of Bravo/Peacock’s hit reality series “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard.” As a result, the series is back for season two.& Since the 1800s, Martha’s Vineyard and Oak Bluffs have emerged as a summertime sanc...