# black journalists (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover black journalists. Page: Feed: --- ## [Women’s Leadership Summit 2026 “And Still We Rise: Unshaken. Unbowed. United.”](https://texasmetronews.com/129758/womens-leadership-summit-2026-and-still-we-rise-unshaken-unbowed-united/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Join us for two transformative days as women leaders, change-makers, and visionaries gather for the Women's Leadership Summit 2026. Founded and chaired by Helen Giddings ## [This Day in Time – August 26](https://texasmetronews.com/129684/this-day-in-time-august-26/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ On August 26, 1850, Tarrant County was created by the Texas legislature. The settlement of Fort Worth had a population of 599 whites and sixty-five Blacks. Slavery existed in Fort Worth in its beginnings as a tiny settlement on the bluff overlooking the Trinity River. Colonel Middleton Tate Johnson, one of the founding fathers of \[…\] ## [Superb Woman: Linda Shockley](https://texasmetronews.com/129741/superb-woman-linda-shockley/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Linda Shockley served as Managing Director at Dow Jones News Fund, Inc. for more than 30 years. She attended Haddon Heights High School and received her Bachelor Arts in Journalism from the University of Bridgeport ## [Think – August 26](https://texasmetronews.com/129681/think-august-26/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Have a definitive focus. ## [Listen – August 26](https://texasmetronews.com/129678/listen-august-26/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Change your Thinking ## [Look – August 26](https://texasmetronews.com/129675/look-august-26/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ A Picture is Worth 1000 Words ## [Birthdays – August 26](https://texasmetronews.com/129672/birthdays-august-26/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ James Harden, Evan Ross, John Stanley Harris, Lynne Coleman, Pamela J. Williams, Lazonda Gardner Keke Palmer, Cassie, Katherine Johnson, Valerie Simpson, Virginia Pedon, Paula Teat, Telissha Lewis Wesson, Tawanna Bug, Nifa Bell, John Lingenfelder, Pamela Lumpkin Hunter and Cheryl Jackson ## [Anniversary – August 26](https://texasmetronews.com/129669/anniversary-august-26/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Georgelyn & Jefferson Walker 4 Years Shirley & Ricky Wilson 41 years Terrell & Sherika Tarver 23 years ## [Metro Salute – August 26](https://texasmetronews.com/129666/metro-salute-august-26/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Lavonne Burke Becomes TDECU’s first female board chair in its 71-year history as the Houston credit union navigates a delayed merger and major rebrand. Burke first joined TDECU’s board in 2023 and is a vice president at Dell Technologies. ## [Graduate Day – August 26](https://texasmetronews.com/129663/graduate-day-august-26/) _2026-08-26 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Jaylon Johnson 2026 Mattie T. Blount High School, Eight Mile, AL ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Pi6s74NbwEsl) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: Power Trip: How big tech forced Texas into an energy standoff](https://texasmetronews.com/129388/this-week-in-austin-power-trip-how-big-tech-forced-texas-into-an-energy-standoff/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ AUSTIN – In the world of Data Centers vs. Texas the players are beginning to play bigger than ever. ## [DC EXECUTIVE WATCH: The Pentagon’s $243M Blank Check: Palantir Bags No-Bid Defense Deal](https://texasmetronews.com/129382/dc-executive-watch-the-pentagons-243m-blank-check-palantir-bags-no-bid-defense-deal/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ WASHINGTON DC – You have heard of Palantir, said to be policing America behind closed doors. ## [Our Voices: Standards Of Excellence Will Always Define Historically Black Colleges and Universities.](https://texasmetronews.com/129378/our-voices-standards-of-excellence-will-always-define-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Like many of you, I went to an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) back in the day. Those were some unforgettable times in my life. ## [This Day in Time – August 23](https://texasmetronews.com/129309/this-day-in-time-august-23/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ “On August 23, 1908, 52 nurses led by Martha M. Franklin formed the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses to improve the status of African American Nurses. “ ## [Anniversary – August 23](https://texasmetronews.com/129306/anniversary-august-23/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Ken & Debbie Lister 43 years Patrice & Craig Wilson 6 years Tina & Marques Tillman 20 years ## [Birthdays – August 23](https://texasmetronews.com/129303/birthdays-august-23/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Kobe Bryant, Jeremiah Johnson Sr., Eric B Gsu, Tneshela Boyd-Jones, Challis Bradford, Michele Munford Davenport Skyler Gordy, Bilal, Jermaine Hopkins, Jason Dirden, Seth Curry, Joe Cutbirth, Kiah Lewis, Raja Muhammad, Alva Baker, Shyra Smith, Paula Hadley Cummings, Emeritus AP Jeremiah Cummings and HC Cummin ## [Think – August 23](https://texasmetronews.com/129300/think-august-23/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Never blame anyone in your life. ## [Listen – August 23](https://texasmetronews.com/129297/listen-august-23/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ “Who’s going to tell him?’: Michelle Obama slams Trump’s remarks on ‘Black jobs’ ## [Look – August 23](https://texasmetronews.com/129294/look-august-23/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ A Picture is Worth 1000 Words ## [Sudden Passing of Hayden Panettiere](https://texasmetronews.com/129373/sudden-passing-of-hayden-panettiere/) _2026-08-23 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Actress Hayden Panettiere was pronounced dead on August 16 at 2:32 P.M. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TPFXjrhTIq9s) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Live updates: Closing arguments end in hearing over new trial for Anthony](https://texasmetronews.com/129252/live-updates-closing-arguments-end-in-hearing-over-new-trial-for-anthony/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Retired Judge Michael Chitty is reviewing Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial in a hearing at the Collin County courthouse in McKinney. The proceedings, which were open to the public, began Thursday and concluded Friday evening. ## [Big Mama Said: “If This Is a Great Society, I’d Hate to See a Bad One” Vote!](https://texasmetronews.com/129247/big-mama-said-if-this-is-a-great-society-id-hate-to-see-a-bad-one-vote/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Fannie Lou Hamer once declared, “If this is a Great Society, I’d hate to see a bad one.” ## [“Garland’s data center reality They’re already here – now what?”](https://texasmetronews.com/129241/garlands-data-center-reality-theyre-already-here-now-what/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ GARLAND - If you have been following the growing debate over data centers in North Texas, you could be forgiven for thinking these massive facilities are a brand-new phenomenon. ## [Superb Woman: Tiara Chambliss](https://texasmetronews.com/129237/superb-woman-tiara-chambliss/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Tiara Chambliss is a Change Champion and Advocate. She attended Georgia State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Columbus State University where she received her Master of Public Administration degree. ## [Black Business: Ruka Hair](https://texasmetronews.com/129233/black-business-ruka-hair/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Ruka is a Black-women-owned business. CEO Tendai Moyo and her team developed a product that addresses centuries of experience in the hair industry. ## [What’s Cooking – August 22](https://texasmetronews.com/129204/whats-cooking-august-22/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Easy Peach Cobbler @Victim0fbeauty ## [OBIT: KAISER DELEN TATUM-REYNOLDS (Jan 10, 2026 — Aug 6, 2026)](https://texasmetronews.com/129229/obit-kaiser-delen-tatum-reynolds-jan-10-2026-aug-6-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ It is with deep respect and quiet sorrow that we announce the passing of Kaiser Delen Tatum-Reynolds, who was born on January 10, 2026, and passed away on August 6, 2026. ## [This Day in Time – August 22](https://texasmetronews.com/129201/this-day-in-time-august-22/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ On August 22, 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, which ushered in the most sweeping changes in the welfare system since its adoption as part of the Social Security Act of 1935. In the following account, former White House staffer and now University of Washington Assistant Professor of History \[…\] ## [Think – August 22](https://texasmetronews.com/129198/think-august-22/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Your Thoughts? ## [Listen – August 22](https://texasmetronews.com/129195/listen-august-22/) _2026-08-22 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Lies travel faster than the truth ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/N7MfxgX8AHTP) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Judge John Roach Jr. recused from next steps of Karmelo Anthony’s case](https://texasmetronews.com/129143/judge-john-roach-jr-recused-from-next-steps-of-karmelo-anthonys-case/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ McKINNEY — The judge who oversaw Karmelo Anthony's murder trial was removed Wednesday from continuing on the case, a rare move that leaves a newly assigned judge to decide whether the Frisco teen should be granted a new trial. ## [Hearing on Anthony’s motion for a new trial set to continue Friday](https://texasmetronews.com/129126/hearing-on-anthonys-motion-for-a-new-trial-set-to-continue-friday/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Karmelo Anthony secured a new judge for his case. Now, he’s vying for a new trial. ## [This Day in Time – August 21](https://texasmetronews.com/129071/this-day-in-time-august-21/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ “On August 21, 2001 Robert Tools, the first man to have a self-contained artificial heart implanted, speaks for the first time on national television. “ ## [Birthdays – August 21](https://texasmetronews.com/129068/birthdays-august-21/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Loretta Devine, LaJuana Barton, Cheryl Roseborough, Lester Booker Jr., Frederick Barrow, Mark Anthony Collins Kelis, Clarence Williams III, Usain Bolt, Wilt Chamberlain, Malynda Hale, Gregory Bonds, Berkiesha Needum Scott, Willie Russell, Diane Burden, Blessing Iheoma, Artis Hagans, Theresa Turner, Christopher Garcia and Brandon Gillespie ## [Anniversary – August 21](https://texasmetronews.com/129065/anniversary-august-21/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Evelyn & Trey Harvey – 3 years Shavonne & Justin Henao – 8 years Tyshawna & Michael Webb – 4 years ## [Metro Salute – August 21](https://texasmetronews.com/129062/metro-salute-august-21/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Dr. Erica Schwartz The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), giving the nation’s leading public health agency its first permanent director in nearly a year. ## [Graduate Day – August 21](https://texasmetronews.com/129059/graduate-day-august-21/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Denise S. Boyd, HD 2026 Emerging Christian University ## [Words to Live By – August 21](https://texasmetronews.com/129056/words-to-live-by-august-21/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ ## [National Day – August 21](https://texasmetronews.com/129053/national-day-august-21/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY ## [Funny – August 21](https://texasmetronews.com/129050/funny-august-21/) _2026-08-21 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Church chickens….. ## [Hearing on Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial in track meet stabbing set for Thursday](https://texasmetronews.com/129016/hearing-on-karmelo-anthonys-bid-for-new-trial-in-track-meet-stabbing-set-for-thursday/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ A Texas judge is set to hear arguments Thursday on whether Karmelo Anthony should get a new trial, two months after a jury convicted and sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a fellow student at a high school track meet. ## [Nolan Wells’ parents speak at Black journalists’ convention](https://texasmetronews.com/129011/nolan-wells-parents-speak-at-black-journalists-convention/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ The parents of 18-year-old Nolan Wells want a fair, full and thorough review of their son’s case. ## [Breaking News: A Child’s Death](https://texasmetronews.com/129007/breaking-news-a-childs-death/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 8:20 PM, Garland Police and Fire Departments responded to a residence on Redbird Drive regarding a medical emergency involving a 5-year-old female child. ## [My Truth: How can you turn that thumb upside down?](https://texasmetronews.com/129000/my-truth-how-can-you-turn-that-thumb-upside-down/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ By: Cheryl Smith Veteran journalist DeWayne Wickham, one of the 44 founders of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), recently praised fellow journalist and current board member Roland Martin, for addressing issues and sharing information that few if any other news organizations appear interested in. On the Black Star Network, Martin hosts the popular \[…\] ## [Superb Woman: Indria Thomas](https://texasmetronews.com/128994/superb-woman-indria-thomas/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Indria Thomas is an advocate for equity in the marketplace, workplace, workforce and society. ## [This Day in Time – August 20](https://texasmetronews.com/128976/this-day-in-time-august-20/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ On August 20, 1619, the Dutch brought the first Black slaves to the colony of Jamestown. ## [Think – August 20](https://texasmetronews.com/128973/think-august-20/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Life Lessons You Should Know Before It’s Too Late ## [Listen – August 20](https://texasmetronews.com/128970/listen-august-20/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ The Power of Letting Go: True Love Will Find Its Way Back ## [Look – August 20](https://texasmetronews.com/128967/look-august-20/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ A Picture is Worth 1000 Words ## [Metro Salute – August 20](https://texasmetronews.com/128964/metro-salute-august-20/) _2026-08-20 · Texas Metro News · Texas Metro News_ Joy Antoine Southern University Law Center student Joy Antoine was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Barb Currie Diversity Scholarship by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Foundation.