Category : Lifestyle

SB4, the Border, and the Valorization of Racial Profiling

After a chaotic turn of events, in which the law was rendered enforceable for a few hours, the controversial law SB4 is currently on hold in the State of Texas. As police officers could be given the power to act with the power of immigration enforce...

Celebrating the Life of Carolyn A. Jones Henderson

Carolyn Ann Jones was one of three daughters born to the union of Johnie B. Jones and Opal Williams Jones. Carolyn was born on September 9, 1946, which was the day after her Mom’s birthday, so her Dad always celebrated both birthdays on the same day...

Nationwide Protests On Palestinian Land Day Demand Ceasefire And End To Israeli Occupation

By ANSWER Coalition Photos: YouTube Screenshots March 30, 2024 – Protests organized by the Shut It Down for Palestine movement are taking place in dozens of cities across the country today to demand an immediate ceasefire to end the Israeli ass...

10 Easy Ways To Adopt The African Heritage Diet

Recent studies show that Black Americans continue to be more prone to illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s as they age. One way to tackle your health is to take a closer look at your diet. While different diets are available, the...

Coalition Wants Reform Within CFD To Address Lack Of Black Firefighters

When it comes to its racial makeup, the Chicago Fire Department’s ranks don’t come close to reflecting the city’s Black population, which stands at about 29%. And if the current hiring trends within the department continue, those numbers within the C...

The Promontory Hosts Benefit Concert for Chicago Hip Hop Icon GQTHATEACHA

If Chicago Hip-hop had an ambassador, it would undoubtedly be GQTHATEACHA.& He is a historian, emcee, curator, tastemaker and connector. His taste in music is without peer.& I know this from personal experience. Whenever I saw GQ in Hyde Pa...

Golden Moments of Grace: Celebrating Michigan Chronicle’s 2024 Women of Excellence

Photos by: Monica Morgan On the beautiful evening of Thursday, March 28, Detroit’s Huntington Place – with its breathtaking views of the Detroit River and Canada – played host to the 17th annual Michigan Chronicle Women of Excellence Awards ceremony....

Detroit’s Second Stand: Legal Battle Over Census Undercounts Amplifies City’s Call for Equity and Recognition

Detroit has taken legal action against the U.S. Census Bureau and Commerce Department for a second time, leveling serious allegations of an undercount in its population figures. This recent lawsuit, filed under the administration of Mayor Mike Duggan...

March Madness: The stars of women’s NCAA basketball face high expectations as the sport grows

Southern California guard JuJu Watkins signs autographs for fans after a 73-55 win over Kansas in a college basketball game in the women’s NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, on March 25, 2024.& (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) by Nwakerendu Waboso, Brock Un...

Eileen O’Neill Burke Wins State’s Attorney Primary Over Clayton Harris III

Former appellate judge Eileen O’Neill Burke emerged victorious in a tight Democratic primary race for Cook County state’s attorney, defeating Clayton Harris III, an attorney supported by the party.& The Associated Press confirmed the results on...

Black Kids Need You to Show Up for Career Day

Studies find students have good jobs in the future when they receive career exposure and work-based learning while attaining their education. Career days happen nationwide at schools, giving students a dose of “if you can see it you can be it” re...

Beloved Actor and Activist Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Louis Gossett Jr., the groundbreaking actor whose career spanned over five decades and who became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor for his memorabl...