Category : News Talk

Emerging Black Professionals of the Quad Cities Presents “A Touch of

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 26, 2024) — “A Touch of Class,” held by The Emerging Black Professionals of the Quad Cities on Thursday, May 2, 6-8PM, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 969 Middle Road, Bettendorf, Iowa, will feature a non-profit fair to enable atten...

Babyface Ray’s Heartfelt Gesture: 150 Pairs of New Balance Shoes for Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Youth

Photo Caption: Babyface Ray and youth Babyface Ray made a surprise heartfelt appearance at the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan during the 3Cs Sports Conference amid NFL Draft at the Dick & Sandy Dauch Club location. The famous rapp...

Detroit Celebrates Entrepreneurship at Corktown NFL Draft Block Party

Corktown is buzzing this week with the Corktown Small Business Block Party. Dozens of local Detroit businesses have come together to showcase their products and celebrate the city’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. The event, a partnership betwe...

Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Hosts “Bigger Than Sports” Panel

Photo: (L-R) Chris Kyles, Jerome Bettis, Jemele Hill, Garlin Gilchrist II, and Hiram Jackson | Credit: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan During the first day of the NFL Draft, a prestigious panel took place at the Boys & Girls Clubs...

Posts Misrepresent Immigrants’ Eligibility for Social Security Numbers, Benefits

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Immigrants who are lawfully living or authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible for a Social Security number and, in some cases, Social Security benefits. But viral p...

Ukraine war’s sexual assault victims to be paid reparations, First Lady calls it ‘important step’ towards justice

There have been at least 300 cases of sexual violence committed by Russian soldiers on Ukrainians during the ongoing war, according to Ukrainian authorities read more Ukrainian nationals who suffered sexual violence at the hands of invading Rus...

Students, Faculty and Alum Urge Morehouse to Rescind Biden Invite

By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA (NNPA) – President Joe Biden’s upcoming commencement address at Morehouse College has ignited controversy among students and alums, even as the twice-impeached and four-times indicted former President Donald Trump f...

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. join NFL’s first-round Black quarterback fraternity

Long Beach Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Black Infant Health Program at 24th Annual KJLH Women’s Health Expo

Long Beach is gearing up for the 24th Annual KJLH Women’s Health Expo, a critical event for women’s health in Southern California. Set for May 11 at the Long Beach Convention Center, this event not only marks a celebration of women’...

Grieving father fundraises to lift burden, advocate for Black maternal health after fiancé’s death

Jose Perez, a Bed-Stuy father whose fiancé died in childbirth, has launched an online fundraiser in her honor. Photo courtesy of Jose Perez Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights deliver...

Reparations hardliners press Biden to win votes with slavery payouts

Reparations activists want President Joe Biden to launch a commission on payouts for slavery-era abuses, saying it would drive the turnout of black voters in the swing states he needs to secure reelection in November. Texas congresswoman Sheil...

Amber Alert issued for missing 9-year-old boy allegedly abducted by mother in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO (US MEDIA GROUP) – Police are currently searching for 9-year-old Amari Robertson, who was allegedly abducted by his mother. The Sacramento Police Department issued an alert on Tuesday, stating that the boy had been taken by his moth...

Reparations movement ‘at a tipping point’, says Denis O’Brien

With two significant developments this week, the call for reparations for the crime of transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and chattel slavery is “at a tipping point”. That’s according to The Repair Campaign, a social movement for reparat...

Biden’s Numbers, April 2024 Update

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Summary As President Joe Biden runs for reelection, here’s how the U.S. has fared during his time in office: The economy added 15.2 million jobs. The number is now nearl...

Healthier Hearts in Middle Age Help Black Women’s Brains Stay Strong

Key Takeaways Better heart health is associated with a sharper aging mind for middle-aged Black women Black women in worse heart health experienced a 10% decrease in their mental processing over two decades White women did not have a similar...