Category : Lifestyle

Trump, Biden to visit Texas in competing border trips Thursday

By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Feb. 26, 2024 “Trump, Biden to visit Texas in competing border trips Thursday” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engag...

The Racial Realities of Hurricane Displacement

By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black Even with the ever-lengthening wildfire season in the West,& hurricanes are the leading cause of displacement& due to natural disasters in the United States. That’s according to...

Weight Loss Challenge: Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Weeks!

Can you lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks in a weight loss challenge? The short answer to this question is yes! Many factors go into shedding pounds fast. If you want to drop 10 pounds within two weeks, there are two main areas of focus: food intake and exe...

My Sister’s Keeper Virtual Summit advocates solutions for Black women’s health issues

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Registration is open for an online health education summit for Black women, sponsored by Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. My Sister’s Keeper Virtual Summit will be held on Saturday, March 9, starting at 10 a.m. Health e...

At Screen Actors Guild Awards, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Ayo Edebiri score wins in final stretch to Oscars

Da’Vine Joy Randolph of “The Holdovers” and Ayo Edebiri of “The Bear” continued to add to their awards collection with respective prizes from the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The ceremony took place Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los...

Congressman Jamaal Bowman: I Have Brought Over $1 Billion Back To NY-16 During My Time In Congress

Photos: YouTube Screenshots WESTCHESTER, NY – Sunday, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) announced that over the course of his three years in Congress, he has brought back over $1 billion to constituents and community organizations in NY-16. T...

Detroit Symposium Aims to Bridge the Health Divide for Black Men

In the heart of Detroit, a groundbreaking event is set to unfold at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church on April 13. Titled ‘Brother, Let’s Talk: A Conversation on Black Men’s Health,’ this symposium spearheaded by Wayne State...

Peter Morgan, Lead Singer Of Reggae Group Morgan Heritage, Dies At 46

Photos: YouTube Screenshots San Juan, Puerto Rico — Peter Anthony Morgan, lead singer of the popular Reggae band Morgan Heritage that he founded with four siblings, died Sunday at 46, his family said. The family asked for privacy and thanked people...

MUSIC APPRECIATION: Iris Collective presents Awadagin Pratt, African-American Piano Aficionado and Activist

Music. An essential part of the African-American cultural experience in the U.S. (and abroad). Historically, we were known for having revolutionized spirituals, jazz, blues and rock ‘n roll. However, there is an underground genre in which African-Ame...

Ben Crump: “Proper Justice” Must Be Served Against Texas Deputies Who Shot Ebony Pouncy

Photos: YouTube Screenshots HOUSTON, Texas –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has issued the following statement regarding a medical update on Eboni Pouncy, a woman who was shot five times by Harris County S...

2024 InsiderNJ African American List in Honor of Black History Month

Booker 1. Cory Booker The U.S. Senator from New Jersey. Former Mayor of Newark. Fabiana Pierre-Louis The first African American woman in the state of New Jersey to become an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court occupies a posit...

Ontario’s Children’s Hospitals rename cardiac procedure to recognize critical role of Black pioneer Vivien Thomas

In a move to honour the groundbreaking contributions of Black surgical pioneer Vivien Thomas, Ontario’s five children’s hospitals have officially renamed the cardiac procedure previously known as the Blalock-Taussig (B...

BLACK ENTERPRISE Returns to Las Vegas To Honor Extraordinary Business Trailblazers at the 2024 Women of Power Summit

Welcoming Accenture as the title sponsor, the premier conference will welcome over 1800 professional women of color for a weekend of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the...

Chevrolet and National Newspaper Publishers Association Offer Summer Internship: Discover the Unexpected Fellowship

Written by Stacy M. Brown The selected DTU fellows will embark on a transformative journey beyond conventional internships. This experience promises exploration, learning, and, most importantly, amplifying their voices. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswir...

Top Ladies of Distinction, Nicole Cares Foundation Host Successful Blood Drive in Sauk Village

All photos by Marshelle Sanders On Saturday, Feb. 24, a group of ladies and Sauk Village Trustee Debbie Williams came together to help individuals in need of blood at the McConathy Public Library. They also gathered to support a member who shared her...