by Toter - 17 hours ago
Nathan Howard Cook, longtime professor and administrator at historically Black Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on November 1. He was 85 years old. Dr. Cook began his career in education with teaching appointments at Oklahoma State University and Barber-Scotia College in C...
Community Forum / Forum Talk - 17 hours ago
A Black state lawmaker in New York City said that a man who visited her office told her staffers that he would “bomb the place” if he didn’t get to see her. Authorities arrested 42-year-old Vadim Dergachev on Monday and charged him with making terroristic threats — a felony — m...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 18 hours ago
CARLOS CARTER A fundamental human right is easy and affordable access to good healthcare. Yet many people who live in underserved neighborhoods face healthcare barriers. They include a lack of neighborhood clinics and healthcare providers, healthcare cost/insurance coverage issues, and transportatio...
by Toter - 18 hours ago
After participating in a “next-level weird” nocturnal picture shoot with Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot, Kim Kardashian left fans perplexed. The 44-year-old fashion mogul and reality personality attracted attention once more by posing stunningly with the $30,000 robot and her personalized T...
by Toter - 18 hours ago
Uganda Police have confirmed the arrest of popular musician Patrick Mulwana, widely known as Alien Skin, following allegations of assaulting medical staff at Nsambya Hospital. The incident unfolded after the death of Joram Tumwesigye, a member of Alien Skin’s Fangone Forest group. Accord...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 18 hours ago
Adobe Stock Photo Achieving health equity means making sure everyone gets the resources and care they need to reach their best physical and mental health. Striving to connect people with these resources and care is important. This is especially true in communities where under-investment in things li...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 18 hours ago
& PA 211 Southwest links people in our region with health and human services via an easy-to-remember phone number:& 211. Other connection options include chat, text or online at pa211sw.org. Nearly 507,000 reached out to 211 last year and received referrals to services to help& with ev...
by Toter - 18 hours ago
With yet another stunning appearance, Angel Reese sent a message to all of her detractors. The Chicago Sky All-Star recently returned from the WNBA Draft Lottery, where her neon-pink Barbie outfit garnered more attention than the fact that the Sky were selected in the draft. Whether it’s her b...
by Toter - 18 hours ago
Sydney Thomas fulfilled a dream of hers, even though Mike Tyson may not have. Sydney, one of Jake Paul’s ring girls, was the life of the party last Friday night because to her self-assured manner and exuberant enthusiasm. Following the battle, Thomas’s posts became viral on the internet,...
Community Forum / Forum Talk - 18 hours ago
The 2024 NBA season is about 15 games in, and let’s just say things aren’t going well in the ratings department. After seeing their viewership decrease by 12 percent during last season’s playoffs, the start of the season has seen as big as a 28 percent decrease on ESPN, which is the league’s lead b...
by Toter - 18 hours ago
Despite being sober for nearly ten years, Denzel Washington, 69, openly acknowledges that his fight with alcoholism and drug abuse has had a negative impact on his physical health. The New Yorker, who has won two Academy Awards in his career, claimed that despite trying a variety of beverages and st...
by Toter - 18 hours ago
Saint Lucia’s hopes of participating in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup were dashed on Monday, when the senior men’s national team lost 4-1 to Curaçao at the Stadion Ergilio Hato in Willemstad, finishing second in their Concacaf Nations League (CNL) group. Gervane Kastaneer opened the scoring in the 27th...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 18 hours ago
BLACK FAMILIES that were forced out of their neighbourhood in California during the 1960s will be paid nearly $6 (£4.7) million in reparations. The financial settlement agreed with the city, will be split among Black and Latino families who lived in a neighbourhood known as Section 14 in Palm Sprin...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 19 hours ago
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News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 19 hours ago
Retirement is a long-awaited dream for many, symbolizing freedom from the daily grind and the chance to enjoy life on your terms. But what does a comfortable retirement actually look like? The answer varies depending on your financial situation, personal preferences, and lifestyle goals. In this art...
