by Toter - 2 months ago
Otis George Goines, who dedicated his life to the welfare of others, passed away on July 17 at the age of 81.Born on March 10, 1944, Goines was one of six children of Abraham Josephus (AJ) Goines and Mary Beatrice Scott Houston. He graduated from Central State University in Ohio and subsequently ser...
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Tamar Braxton is expressing gratitude following a distressing incident that resulted in her hospitalization due to significant facial injuries over the weekend. The 48-year-old singer and reality television personality took to Instagram Stories, detailing the alarming episode that almost claimed her...
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Naomi London, Saint Lucia's fastest teenage female sprinter, has officially become a brand ambassador for the nation's leading financial institution, Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL). The double CARIFTA medallist, who holds two national records, was announced as the bank's face during a signing event at t...
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Saint Lucia demonstrated strong performance at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Girls’ Challenge held in Trinidad & Tobago, securing victories in two of their four matches. Forward Kayla Polius emerged as a standout player, achieving three consecutive hat-tricks, which propelled her to the...
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(Photos: YouTube Screenshots) - Is Uganda striking a deal with the Trump Administration to accept undocumented deportees, as reported by outlets like CBS News? Uganda has refuted these claims. In an interview with Reuters, Henry Oryem Okello, the country’s state minister for foreign affairs, stated,...
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Saint Lucia wrapped up their Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III journey with a 2-1 win against Panama on Monday, followed by a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay on Tuesday. This segment of the premier women’s tennis tournament is taking place in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. The contest commenced with Julia d’...
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted an executive directive mandating the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) to support residents in accessing affordable health coverage as the state navigates the repercussions of a Republican-backed federal budget bill. This initiative...
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Part of the Public Welfare Foundation’s Legacies Rooted in Resistance and Resilience Series By Tonia Wellons I am Tonia Wellons—daughter of Rendell and Carol, granddaughter of Ruth and James Lane, and great-great-granddaughter of the Holloman family. This rich lineage, shared at every family re...
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James Gant, a distinguished graduate of the historically Black Florida A&M University, made history as the inaugural African American dean of the College of Education at Florida State University. This remarkable achievement exemplifies the strides being made towards diversity and inclusion in hi...
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Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, is under scrutiny for residing in a property designated for the Coast Guard commandant, citing safety concerns. Following media exposure from the Daily Mail, she asserts her move was necessary due to threats triggered by the public disclosure of her livin...
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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield gears up for a significant announcement regarding her candidacy in the upcoming 2025 mayoral elections, scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Joining her will be Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who is poised to officially endorse her bid for mayor. The sp...
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In this month’s New Pittsburgh Courier, Dr. Beth Hoffman, an assistant professor at Pitt, explores the themes of grief and coping, especially highlighting the impact online communities have in aiding individuals during their initial mourning phases and beyond. Additionally, we reached out to Esther...
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At the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Beth Hoffman serves as an Assistant Professor in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, concentrating on harnessing media to foster health education. Her prior research examined anti-vaccine sentiments on Facebook, tobacco misinformation on youth platforms, an...
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In 1996, a committed team of pediatric nurses in Pittsburgh, engaged in aiding children with cancer, identified a lack of programs designed for siblings coping with the death of loved ones. This realization inspired the creation of the Pittsburgh Center for Grieving Children, developed by local orga...
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The 2025 Game Changer Classic, an annual fundraising gala for First Tee – Greater Detroit (FTGD), is scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, at the esteemed Wabeek Country Club, renowned for its design by golfing icons Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Nestled in Oakland County, this elite course will serv...