Category : Lifestyle

Fitness Editors Found The Only Walking Shoe Deals Worth Buying Before Black Friday

A few years ago, when my doctor told me my back issues meant I needed to stop competitive running and segue into low-impact cardio, I rolled my eyes. But I quickly learned that a long, brisk walk could rev up my heart rate and turn me into a puddle o...

Preserved by Purpose – Lifestyle of Thankfulness

“Actions speak louder than words.” We’re all familiar with this phrase and apply it to various personal and professional areas of our lives. In my own life, I often remind myself of the truth in this phrase as I work on showing my appreciation to oth...

Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Rise Drives Opportunity and Innovation

Michigan’s rise as the third-best state for entrepreneurial success in 2025 tells a story of resilience, ingenuity, and transformation. With an 8.9% growth in business establishments between 2022 and 2023, the state continues to redefine its economic...

With Morant, Jokic out, Grizzlies Run Away from the Nuggets with 105-90 win

The Memphis Grizzlies returned to the FedExForum to face the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Nov. 17, kicking off a back-to-back series against their Western Conference rivals. Despite the absence of Nikola Jokic for Denver and Ja Morant for Memphis, the G...

16-Year-Old Stabs Herself During Altercation in Watertown

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} On Friday, November 15, 2024, at approximately 11:44 PM, the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a report of a stabbing in southwest Watertown. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 16-year-old fe...

Rep. Adams Addresses Black Health Matters Expo and Summit

CHARLOTTE – On Saturday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) addressed the Black Health Matters Expo and Summit at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Black Health Matters, a leading national health advocacy organization promoting health a...

A New Chapter for Pontiac: Developers Break Ground on Casa Del Rey Apartments

Pontiac witnessed a historic moment as developers Gregory and Ronita Coleman broke ground on the Casa Del Rey Apartments redevelopment project. This $15.5 million initiative will transform a century-old building into 50 affordable homes. Located at 1...

Elections 2024: Sec. of State Weber Explains Results, Ballot Counting Process

Edward Henderson | California Black MediaSecretary of State Shirley N. Weber , Ph.D.Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber hosted a webinar on Nov. 14to update Californians on the ballot counting process for the 2024 General Election.California is h...

From Deals to Degrees: Transforming Black Friday into a Scholarship Opportunity for Detroit Students

The Friday after Thanksgiving is often synonymous with shopping bags, packed parking lots, and doorbuster deals. But what if this year, instead of chasing sales, families chased opportunities for their college-bound students? That’s the vision behind...

Advocates: Calif.’s Maternal Health Blueprint Ignores Systemic Racism, Community Solutions

McKenzie Jackson | California Black MediaBlack mothers in California experience a maternal mortality rate that is three times above the average in the state.The California Coalition for Black Birth Justice Co-Founder and Executive Director Dana Sherr...

Living Abroad for my Mental Health

Living abroad has been an incredibly transformative experience for my mental health, especially after the unexpected loss of my dad. Losing him was one of the most challenging moments in my life, leaving a profound void that I struggled to fill. Navi...

Breaking Barriers on Ice: Dream Detroit Skating Academy Celebrates 3rd Performance at Detroit Tree Lighting Nov 22

Image courtesy of Dream Detroit Skating Academy With a blend of grace and grit, Dream Detroit Skating Academy (DDSA) is reshaping the ice rinks of Detroit, offering young skaters of color the opportunities that founders Candice Tamakloe and Angela Bl...

Oura Ring 3 Drops £200 for Black Friday — Its Lowest Ever Price

With the new Oura Ring 4 launching in October, it was pretty much guaranteed that the outgoing Oura Ring 3 would get a hefty discount for Black Friday 2024. And boy did it happen. From now until 2 December, Oura has slashed up to £200 off the Horizo...

Affordable Care Act’s Lifeline in Jeopardy as Enhanced Subsidies Face Expiration in 2025

By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA(NNPA) – As Congress prepares to finalize its leadership in both chambers, the fate of health insurance subsidies for millions of Americans hangs in the balance. Essentially, if Republicans wrest control of the House alo...

Mississippi Senate Accused of Paying Black Attorney Half the Salary of White Colleagues

By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA(NNPA) – The U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Mississippi State Senate of racial discrimination against Kristie Metcalfe, a Black attorney who worked in its Legislative Services Office (LSO...