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Black History Month faculty profile: Robert Weems

Black History Month provides an opportunity for contemplation, learning and raising awareness about the extensive and varied history of the Black community. Wichita State is embracing the rich ta...

22 Years Later: Close Friend and Godson Convicted as Shooters in Jam Master Jay Murder Case

After more than two decades of speculation and frustration, justice has finally been served in the tragic case of Jam Master Jay’s murder. On Tuesday, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., both closely associated with the legendary DJ, were fo...

Embrace Boston offers expansive view of reparations from education to transportation

A new report from Embrace Boston offers a sweeping view of what reparations could mean in the city of Boston, emphasizing that the goal is not a cash payout to descendants of enslaved people, but rather a wholesale transformation of a society built...

Boston City Council Honors Black-Owned Businesses in Black History…

Boston’s City Council marked Black History Month with a special ceremony recognizing the contributions of Black-owned businesses to the city’s rich cultural heritage. The event, presided over by City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune,...

Breaking Down the Immigration Figures

Encounters on the southern border of those trying to enter the U.S. without authorization have gone up significantly under President Joe Biden. Government statistics show that in the initial processing of millions of encounters, 2.5 million people h...

Study Largely Confirms Known, Rare COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

SciCheck Digest An international study of around 99 million people confirmed known serious side effects of COVID-19 vaccination. It also identified a possible relationship between the first dose of the Moderna vaccine and a small risk of a neurol...

Black maternal mortality rates can be lowered with better access to health care

Serena Williams. Allyson Felix. Kira Johnson. All three vibrant, successful, and previously healthy black women experienced severe complications during childbirth. Maternal death is the death of a woman during pregnancy and up to six weeks after pre...

What Is Chronic Sinusitis, and How Is it Treated?

Stuffy, sneezing, miserable: folks plagued by chronic sinusitis know the feeling all too well. Experts at University of Cincinnati Health say it’s also an all-too-common affliction, affecting an estimated 14.6 percent of Americans. What is chr...

Penn State Health Celebrates Medical Pioneers During Black History…

Penn State Health marked Black History Month by honoring four medical trailblazers, Dr. Taffy Anderson, Dr. Samantha Butts, Lynette Chappell-Williams, and Grace Hochella, for their significant contributions to healthcare. Their work has paved the w...

COMMENTARY: Will Voting Rights for Detroit Require Another Bloody Sunday?

By Sherry Gay-Dagnogo The first Census of the United States was taken in 1792; the basis by which our State Legislature, U.S. House of Representatives and Senate districts are drawn based on population.& African Americans had not yet received th...

Hidden Gems in Black History: Black Wall Street

During the early 20th century, African Americans established thriving economic and commercial hubs in several cities, including Chicago, Tulsa, and Durham. Each neighborhood had its own nickname reflecting its prominence as a financial boomtown, but...

The importance of heart health for Black Americans

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Heart health disparities persist among different racial and ethnic groups in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health, Black Americans face a 30% higher cha...

Consent Education on Campus: Promoting Healthy and Respectful Relationships

Conversations about consent have gained traction in recent years, particularly on college campuses. Understanding and practicing consent isn’t just about following rules; it’s about fostering a culture of respect, communication, and heal...

No Reparations For Now, But SF Supervisors to Vote on Formal Apology to Black Residents

The reparations conversation has been sidelined amid ongoing budget trouble, but on Tuesday the San Francisco Board of Supervisors was preparing to vote on a resolution to offer the Black community a formal apology for past harms. “An apology...

Penn State Health honors trailblazers during Black History Month

From left, Dr. Taffy Anderson, Dr. Samantha Butts, Lynette Chappell-Williams, Grace Hochella. During Black History Month, Penn State Health honors and celebrates the contributions of some of its trailblazers who have left their marks on society and...