Is Affordable Housing politics or is it just another joke of the times amongst the “have and have nots”? The numbers are questionable folks, with the outrageous prices for apartments, mortgages are looking like a dream of the past for many. Being “houseless” as advocate Leondra Garrett coins it, is traum...

There is no amount of money that could have convinced me that three years separated from my abuser, I would still be in court, still telling the story, still reenacting the moments. Still. Never in my life would I imagine that one person could shatter my humanity and there be no restitution. Never would I believe in a civilized society that someone...

My name is Dearest Price, one of the managers of Black Line News. I use to say I was an owner but I realized I can’t own a culture. I can’t own compassion to promote others. I can’t own Blackness. Over the years many people have said you will make a lot of money on Black Line if you just change the name. Well Black Line wasn’t created to ...

You have to read to truly know some of the amazing things that are happening in Charlotte. The first is the Melanin Market is coming!!!! This is amazing in it’s own right. Economics, Consciousness, Education and fun all under one roof. If your business has been stagnated, this is the event to participate in. If your non-profit h...

We at Black Line News are devastated to report the loss of Shaeed Woodard, the brother of Terrence Burgess who was tragically killed in Mexico, along with Zindell Brown. Although the details of this story are still coming in, four traveled to Mexico for fun, cosmetic enhancements and exploration, with only two returning ali...

I am not a judge or jury, so as I write I ask God to hold my pen so it doesn’t seem like I am choosing a side. I ask God to not allow me to be remiss about those that loss their lives. I don’t do stories like this because I’m always afraid to say the wrong thing where there is so much pain. Yet as the founder of Black Flore...

Relationships are often complicated, and I don't believe any relationship can be more complex than the one between a mother and her daughter. My mother, Marie Ceasar , passed away on July 20, 2022, and I often reflect on our journey these days.  My mom was a young wife and mother, married at the age of 15 and giving birth to her first child by...

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” — 1 Timothy 2:1–2  There is no story told better than life itself. There is no game, no show or act, that trumps the air we br...

As someone who has suffered years with depression, I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Stephen "Twitch" Boss. Writing the post "depression is real" often and being mocked by cynical reactions only brought me in a darker space with my mental health. And I can't imagine the pressures this young man must of had. So, now what? Do we let this tragic...

Never in a million years could Mike Tinsley fathom being stalked by a white co-worker to winning a case for $1.85 million. Never would he predict an all female jury would award him such a sum. Never could Mike believe he would loose  it all in the same breath without an explanation to an appeal. Never would h...

I have been following this brother for years like an ambulance chaser. As death plagues Charlotte he is always there, a keeper of the culture, a warrior a civil rights, a commander for justice. His name is John C. Barnett and tonight I was bold enough to just walk up to him and ask when are we going to work together. His kindness was refr...

'The most disrespected person in America, is the black woman' ~ Malcolm XShanquella’s death will not be vain. That was the message at the beautiful rally held in her honor this evening at Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church. The sanctuary was filled with family, friends, advocates, clergy, ministers, leaders, spectators and media, all in ...

In a society where Black Men have been deemed as public enemy #1 and have been denied justice on so many levels, the symbolism of a Black American queer female athlete being released by Russian officials is so powerful. What I’m saying is 50 years ago Brittney would have rotted in Russia. And although the swiftness of resol...

I have been an educator for over 30 years; certified in some of the nation’s toughest schools, awarded honors for my dedication to children and propelled by a phenomenal son on the spectrum that needs more. Looking back at how education has not kept up with the glorious promises of our nation, I feel compelled to step in, a Blac...

The RNC had a plethora of Black Men to choose from. I’m talking CEO’s, PhD’s, attorney’s and judges, who had integrity and believe in conservatism yet they choose Hershel Walker? Hershel Walker, the man that paid his “baby mama” for an abortion? Hershel Walker, the one who has a history of domestic violence? Hershel Walker, the man c...

**Please stop what you are doing and take 5 minutes to support my efforts as I advocate for this student and his family to be honored at Rocky River's High School graduation tomorrow, June 12th. at 12:00 pm 2023 - Bojangles Coliseum.**Nahzir Taylor, who was a Rocky River High School Senior, was shot on November 22, 2022, after exiting a CMS school ...

Local News Reporter Joe Bruno has truly helped  to give the sad story of Shanquella Robinson some traction. Joe cares about the people of Charlotte and I know this first hand when I had an incident that needed his guidance. And now there are many people from all around the world, following this story so her&n...

We here in Charlotte not only have a gun problem but we have a serious heart problem, where kids are being shot getting off the school bus. The latest victim, Nahzir Taylor, currently is hospitalized in this cruel set of circumstances and unfortunately I see no end to this violence. Community advocate Annette Cesar Albright wrote the sent...

No justice, no peace has been sort of cliché in the Movement for Black Liberation in recent years but watching the agony of Shanquella’s parents has coined the phrase differently. Black Line News, a media source out of Charlotte, NC is committed to reporting on this case daily until justice is found. We will not get caught up in the hype of Black&n...

This nightmare has been going on for a month for this family and community with media attention only being brought to the surface with the cries of two agonized parents. Main stream media has been slow, sketchy and unclear to say the least but underground news sources say Daejhanae Jackson has been arrested and is awaiting to be sent...