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Protect Our Public Lands: Stand Against Trump's Big Oil Giveaway!

Donald Trump is initiating an extensive giveaway of public lands to the fossil fuel sector. He has commanded the U.S. to initiate aggressive drilling on these lands and has expedited approvals for new oil and gas ventures, circumventing necessary en...

Celebrating Excellence: UTM Student Shines at Honors Day Ceremony

MARTIN, Tenn. – May 15, 2025 – LOCAL UTM STUDENT HONORED ON HONORS DAY – Jocelyn V.K. Cantrell (right), a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin hailing from Old Hickory, proudly receives the Carol McElvain Memorial Award from UTM Chancello...

Bishop Cooper Celebrated with Commemorative Portrait Unveiling at Trinity AME, Atlanta

On March 2, 2025, the ‘Wall of Trinity Bishops’ received its latest enhancement with the induction of Bishop Jeffery B. Cooper, Sr. This honorable tradition, initiated by the Reverend Dr. Cooper, serves to pay tribute to former Trinity pastors who ha...

Blair Underwood Reveals Untold Secrets in 'Sins of Survivors' by Joe McClean

Mom’s unwavering support instilled confidence. After reminding you to safeguard your siblings, her resolve was complete. This familial bond formed a strong defense against any foe. Even now, you remain watchful for one another, echoing the sentiments...

The Echoes of Justice: Approaching the 5-Year Milestone of George Floyd’s Death

The National Urban League's president highlighted that some corporations have chosen to extend their support by funding Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and civil rights entities. Since George Floyd's tragic death, institutions an...

Heartbroken Moms Urge Focus on Health-Centered Strategies to Combat Overdose Tragedies

NEW YORK, NY – The overdose epidemic continues to ravage lives, with nearly 90,000 fatalities in the U.S. last year alone. Notably, this crisis disproportionately affects Black and Native communities. On the eve of Mother’s Day, grieving mothers urge...

O’Connor defeats Gainey to win Pittsburgh’s Democratic mayoral primary

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey gets a hug from a tearful canvasser and supporter, Sage Velasquez, after giving a concession speech at his primary election night party on May 20 at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers on the South Side. (Photo by Stephan...

PPS Board President Walker stuck in one-vote gridlock

Gene Walker (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) New board members support the district’s plan to close some schools but push for increased transparency and greater community engagement in the process. Consolidation’s most prominent supporter...

To make healthcare fairer for Black communities, AI needs to include Black voices and experiences

Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a big part of our lives, including in healthcare. Some people are worried AI might get too smart, take away jobs, or hurt people’s privacy. Dr. Vanathi Gopalakrishnan, University of Pittsburgh Ass...

Take Charge of Your Health Today…Artificial Intelligence

This month’s Courier health page highlights the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in the healthcare system, including its potential to produce faster and more accurate diagnoses. Carlos T. Carter, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Urban League...

How the US Government Once Crafted Charming Homes for Working-Class Families Amid a Housing Crisis

In 1918, amidst the escalating turmoil of World War I, the U.S. government embarked on an unprecedented initiative, emerging as the nation’s predominant housing developer. Over a span of two years, it crafted over 80 meticulously planned communities...

Birmingham’s Biggest Budget Yet? What the $591M Proposal Means for Residents

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin introduced a proposed $591 million budget for Fiscal 2026 on Tuesday, earmarking funds for street repairs, public safety, and allocating $500,000 for youth sports in Park and Recreation for the first time. Earlier thi...

Aubrey Bennett from Birmingham Recognized as One of Alabama's Premier Educators

Nestled in his classroom at George Washington Carver High School in North Birmingham, educator Aubrey Bennett reveals his emotional reaction upon being named Alabama’s Alternate Teacher of the Year this month in Montgomery. The experience was “surre...

From High School Crush to Soulmates: Angelo & Tameka’s Love Story Began with a Promised Kiss

They shared an English class, but it wasn’t until senior year that destiny stepped in. Angelo remembers Tameka from freshman year—“she blew my mind,” he says—but their paths didn’t officially cross until prom season. Tameka, already sensing somethin...

The Silence of the Birds and Its Deeper Meaning

In my Californian hometown, serene mornings were alive with the melodies of finches, warblers, and sparrows, filling the air with joyous sounds. Sadly, these avian symphonies are dwindling. A recent study published in Science reveals alarming findin...