Urban Media Today

African-American History Honor  Jack Johnson In the world of sports, African-Americans represent well, especially when it comes to making history. Most of these history makers were able to accomplish this duing times when it sports were restricted to African-Americans, therby making it a constant struggle, because not only were they battling an opponent on the field, they were also doing so...

The Best Toys for Your Dogs by: Michael Fortomas Dogs is a major status symbol in American pet-keeping. Every year, over 12 billion dollars have been spent on dog food and veterinary care alone. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association's 2003-2004 Pet Owners' Survey, more than half of dog owners purchase toys for their dogs. Dogs are mans best...

Rooms That Make You Go 'Ahhh' by: ARA Content New luxury and convenience items provide for the perfect home retreat (ARA) - If there is one room in the house that has been completely redefined in recent years it is the bathroom. Kitchens are still for cooking, living rooms are still for living and rec rooms are still for recreation. But the...

Homer Craig, Veteran and Retired Police Sergeant Veteran and retired police sergeant Homer Craig (b.1939) reflects on family and community life in Hazelwood  based on interviews conducted by teens Shyheim Banks, Rashaud Foster and Israel Higgins in 2012.   More stories like this can be found atwww.neighborhoodvoices.org/crossingfences .

If the last season wasn’t grilling, nail biting or didn’t have you at the edge of your seat throughout, the coming season and 2016 will be something to look out for. Well we have you covered throughout, Basketball fans out there surely won’t want to miss a single NBA game – and we aim at bringing each highlight to...

A good credit rating means easier access to finance, so it's very important that you maintain the best rating possible. Although credit ratings are based on complicated calculations, and vary depending on which company does the calculation, there are some constants. Here are four important factors that affect your rating, no matter who calculates it.   Payment history   Your payment history consists...

Pittsburgh’s Senator John Heinz History Center has a long-term exhibit on the fourth floor titled “From Slavery to Freedom.” Installed in 2012, the multi-media exhibit sponsored in a minimum 10-year commitment by BNY Mellon focuses on the history of African-Americans from origins in Africa to their arrival in North America on slave ships to today, with a special emphasis on...

February 5, 2016 Hon. Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. District Attorney, Allegheny County Allegheny County Building, Room 303 436 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219   Dear District Attorney Zappala: I am writing inquiring about the death of Bruce Tyrone Kelley, Jr., who was shot this past Sunday, January 31, 2016, in Wilkinsburg by Allegheny County Port Authority police officers.  My understanding is that the incident which led to...

Community Advocate Malik Bankston Community advocate Malik Bankston (b.1962) reflects on his college experience and his desire to better his community based on interviews conducted by teens Calum Brown, JaVon Clark and Kenyon Walker in 2014. More stories like this can be found at www.neighborhoodvoices.org/crossingfences  

One of the biggest lessons about playing in the Super Bowl is being prepared to play. Each team has to watch 2 weeks of media hype and reading their own press...especially when that press is ready to hand them the Vince Lombardi Trophy before the game begins. Apparently the Carolina Panthers are the latest team to learn that lesson as...