(Family Features) Those first school bells may be ringing, but they don’t have to signal the end of grilling season. This Blackened Spatchcock Chicken keeps the meat moist, tender and tasty with crispy skin and a spicy seasoning to keep your summer spirit alive. Visit Culinary.net to find more recipes that keep your grill […] The post Crispy Grilled Chicken with a Kick appeared first on Urban Media Today ..read more

PITTSBURGH – Heritage Community Transportation (HCT) has been a vital part of the County’s transportation sector for a quarter-century, providing convenient and affordable services that have resulted in over 1.6 million rides across 16 communities in Eastern Allegheny County. During its 25th anniversary reception on July 16, the nonprofit organization announced new amenities and plans […] The post A Smarter Way to Go for 25 Years: Heritage Community Transportation unveiled rider amenities, nonprofit collaborations, and future plans with officials at a milestone event appeared first on Urban Me ..read more

By Kay Wicker A Black man in Detroit is suing a local hotel after he claims he only received a job interview after reapplying for a position, having changed his name to sound more white. Dwight Jackson filed a lawsuit against the Shinola Hotel on July 3, claiming he was denied a job when he […] The post A Black man was denied a job interview until he reapplied with a white-sounding name appeared first on Urban Media Today ..read more

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen will comprise the 2024 class of inductees into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame. The club launched the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame in 2022 to recognize former players and managers who have made a significant impact on the franchise, the game […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates announce 2024 Hall of Fame inductees appeared first on Urban Media Today ..read more

(Family Features) If the chance to unplug, recharge and just get away is calling your name, it’s a sign that it’s time to plan a vacation. Whether you envision a trip around town or across the country, getting organized and doing a little prep work can help you make the most of the experience. A […] The post Plan Your Next Vacation Like a Pro appeared first on Urban Media Today ..read more

Newswise — CHICAGO: Lung cancer causes the most deaths from cancer in the nation, accounting for about 1 in 4 of all cancer deaths in the U.S. Screening for lung cancer is one of the most effective ways to detect lung cancer at its earliest stages when it is most treatable and even curable. Unfortunately, […] The post Surgeons Supports National Lung Cancer Screening Day, Urges More Americans to Get Screened appeared first on Urban Media Today ..read more

               Urban Media Today Black College Football Rankings 10/09/23 Rank  School Conf Wins Loss Last Game  #1 Benedict SIAC 6 0 Win  27-24 Miles #2 N.C. Central MEAC 5 1 Win 34-23 Elon #3 FAMU SWAC 5 1 Win 26-19 Southern #4 Virginia State CIAA 6 0 Win 44-16 Bowie […] The post Benedict, NCCU,FAMU, Union and State all in Top5 on UMT TOP 20 appeared first on Urban Media Today ..read more

By TheGrio Staff/Originally published by Thegrio Walmart is investing in Black businesses. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the retail giant said on Tuesday that it would be donating $800,000 to the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs – an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization devoted to creating, nurturing and expanding Black entrepreneurs – to support initiatives to train […] The post Walmart allocates $800K to Black business owners appeared first on Urban Media Today ..read more

NASHVILLE — With the first win of the season under its belts, the Tennessee State football team is set to host Gardner-Webb in the John Merritt Classic for the Tigers’ home opener at Nissan Stadium on September 16. This game will serve as the Big South-OVC opener for both teams as TSU and GWU carry […] The post TSU Tigers Meet Gardner-Webb Bulldogs at the John Merritt Classic This Weekend appeared first on Urban Media Today ..read more

By Venuri Siriwardane When a victim of gun violence is brought to UPMC Presbyterian in Oakland, a nurse in the trauma center might rush to their station and pick up a business card from Richard Garland. They might use a smartphone to scan the QR code on the card, which pulls up a form they […] The post Anti-violence teams surge as $50 million in Allegheny County funding flows appeared first on Urban Media Today ..read more