Lehigh Valley Black News Network

The Philadelphia JUNETEENTH Family Inc National Flag Raising Ceremony June 1 2026 11:00am City Hall 1401 John F. Kennedy BLVD North Apron

2026-05-27T17:55:17.183-04:00

Vendors Needed for Saturday , June 20th 2026 June-Teenth Celebration in Allentown PA

2026-05-26T13:21:00.000-04:00

PUBLIC NOTICE: To All Pennsylvania Business Owners: BHALV to submit NAP Tax Credit Application: Deadline May 29th 2026

2026-05-25T06:44:26.682-04:00

The PA Department of Community & Economic Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program, which provides tax credits to companies that invest in non-profit profits, will receive an application from the Black Heritage Association of the Lehigh Valley for its Workforce Pathways in Construction Initiative.

There are $72 million in tax credits available statewide.

Would your Business like to donate to good cause and save up to 65% on PA State Taxes subject to the following taxes imposed by the Tax Reform Code of 1971, 72 P.S.?

Personal Income Tax *Only in eligible instances where tax credits are being passed through to shareholders
Corporate Net Income Tax
Bank Shares Tax
Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax
Insurance Premiums Tax (excluding surplus lines, unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine)
Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax

Eligible Contributors:
Eligible contributors are business firms authorized to do business in Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue evaluates all contributors for State Tax Compliance prior to
project approval. Applications from eligible contributors cleared for state tax compliance during the
clearance verification period will move forward in the tax credit approval process.

For more information, visit: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/neighborhood-assistance-program-nap/

Email: bhalv@lvbnn.com to set up a an intake meeting to process your contribution.

This Day in History May 25: Memorial Day Time Periods: 1865–1876

2026-05-23T21:13:00.000-04:00

For Memorial Day, we feature an article by David Blight about the early origins of the holiday, led by African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina, after the Civil War;

The First Decoration Day By David Blight

Americans understand that Memorial Day, or “Decoration Day,” as my parents called it, has something to do with honoring the nation’s war dead. It is also a day devoted to picnics, road races, commencements, and double-headers. But where did it begin, who created it, and why?

As a nation we are at war now, but for most Americans the scale of death and suffering in this seemingly endless wartime belongs to other people far away, or to people in other neighborhoods. Collectively, we are not even allowed to see our war dead today. That was not the case in 1865.

At the end of the Civil War the dead were everywhere, some in half buried coffins and some visible only as unidentified bones strewn on the killing fields of Virginia or Georgia. Americans, north and south, faced an enormous spiritual and logistical challenge of memorialization. The dead were visible by their massive absence. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died in the war. American deaths in all other wars combined through the Korean conflict totaled 606,000. If the same number of Americans per capita had died in Vietnam as died in the Civil War, 4 million names would be on the Vietnam Memorial. The most immediate legacy of the Civil War was its slaughter and how we remember it. Continue reading.

Jerry Christian gets street named after him in Allentown

2026-05-23T07:17:11.436-04:00

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — East Liverpool native Jerry Christian will be honored at the Clyde E. Bosket Park in Allentown PA on Saturday May 23 2026.

Allentown City Council voted in October 2025 to dedicate the 500 block of Hickory Street to the city-league basketball legend and will now be known as “Jerry Christian Way.”

Jerry was born in East Liverpool to the late William A. Christian and Thelma (Prince) Christian. He attended East Liverpool High School.

During his basketball playing years as a Potter, he made All-League, All-County, All-District, and honorable mention All-Ohio his junior year and All-League MVP, All-County, All-District and second team All-Ohio his senior year.

He received a full basketball scholarship to West Texas State University. He played four years of Division 1 college basketball. He graduated from college with a degree in Business Administration as a marketing major.

After graduation he took residence in Allentown and played for a semi-pro basketball team known as the Allentown Jets.

Christian was the founder and director of the Fountain Park Adult Basketball League in the 1980s and coached countless boys and girls throughout the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.

Christian has received various awards and recognition for community service and human relations in the Allentown and Lehigh Valley area.

He was inducted into the East Liverpool High School Athletic Hall of Fame in September 1995.

Jerry and his wife Roberta have three daughters, Kia, Erica, and Nina.

Read More in The Review Saturday May 23, 2026

Top U.S. & World Headlines — April 2, 2026

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Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 20, 2026 Democracy Now!

2026-03-20T11:33:00.000-04:00

Small Actions Big Shifts: From Protest to Policy: Turning Advocacy into Action; Tuesday February 24th 6:30pm -8:00pm VIRTUAL

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Get Tickets here: https://secure.everyaction.com/rAy29FBnCkSR1eU0RtZ9Jw2

PENNBID TRAINING – LIVE VENDOR SESSION #2 February 28, 2026 | 10AM–12PM @ the Allentown Public Library

2026-02-18T11:11:00.002-05:00

LV BNN # 429, Thursday January 29th 2026

2026-01-29T07:56:00.002-05:00

Black Excellence Exhibit: February 6th - 18th, 2026 @ Corpora Gammery at Charter Arts Featuring the work of Femi J. Johnson

2026-01-28T07:09:00.000-05:00

Workforce Training for Section 3 Certification Saturday January 31st 2026: Bidding for Public Contract Work via Public Purchase- Lehigh County & City of Allentown

2026-01-15T08:18:00.000-05:00

MLK March 2026: Monday January 19th @ 11:30am Bethlehem ,PA 18015

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Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09T12:09:08.934-05:00

Lehigh Carbon Community College www.lccc.edu

2026-01-09T00:00:00.001-05:00

A Loan Program that Helps Homeowner repair hazard conditions on their properties.

2026-01-01T15:55:00.000-05:00

LV BNN # 428 Thursday, December 18th, 2025

2025-12-18T13:38:00.002-05:00

Musikfest Cafe Presents: Michael Blackson Thursday Dec 18th 7:30pm- @ 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA 18015

2025-12-18T09:45:00.006-05:00

Delicate Cleaning Hands LLC, Professional Cleaning Services

2025-12-17T20:45:00.000-05:00

Allentown Housing Authority Newsletter- "Home Front": Volume 17, Issue 4 Fall 2025

2025-12-09T03:40:00.001-05:00

For all of your insurance needs, please reach out to Moise (mo iz)!

2025-12-01T11:29:00.000-05:00

AFTER DARK: SOUNDS FOR SUDAN on November 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Alternative Gallery in Allentown, PA.

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Turkey Giveaway, Wednesday November 26th , 9:00am to 4:00pm 919 Hamilton St Allentown PA

2025-11-17T21:00:00.000-05:00

Celebrating The Life of Leslie E. Wilson Friday November 14th & Saturday November 15th 2025

2025-11-12T21:05:00.000-05:00

RAPHAEL SAADIQ LIVE: Saturday, October 4 Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm

2025-10-04T11:59:00.004-04:00

Saturday, October 4
Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre
Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm

Fresh off back-to-back sold-out nights at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City, Los Angeles’ historic United Theater on Broadway, and two homecoming nights at Oakland’s Fox Theater, Raphael Saadiq’s No Bandwidth Tour will see him extending his run after garnering widespread acclaim. Praised by NPR’s KQED as “a masterclass in intimacy, vulnerability, and musical excellence,” the one-man-show offers a powerful blend of storytelling and emotionally evocative experience, with Saadiq guiding audiences through his celebrated 30+ year career. Attendees experience a rare glimpse into the life of the multi-talented artist, producer, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter with never-before-told stories and performances celebrating his catalog from the early 90s to today - including Tony! Toni! Toné!, Saadiq’s solo albums, and selections from his ground-breaking production work.

Raphael Saadiq has had an eventful year. In February, he received the highly-coveted Album of the Year GRAMMY award for his contribution to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and performed at the NBA All-Star game in San Francisco. Prior to tip-off, he performed a tribute to the Bay Area that included music from numerous Bay Area icons including Steve Miller Band, MC Hammer, Too Short, Tower of Power and of course, Metallica. Saadiq also co-wrote the pivotal track “I Lied To You” for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which premiered in April and has since earned widespread critical acclaim and global box office success as the highest-grossing film of 2025. Get Tickets