Category : Lifestyle

Ozempic frenzy: South Africans chasing slim dreams fuel fake drug black market, put health at risk

Woman holding semaglutide injection pen or cartridge pen. (J Nemchinova/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept th...

Race and reconciliation—local leaders, non-profits take on $5 million research project amid talks of reparations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)- Reparations—the word that deeply divides our nation. After the Shelby County Commission approved $5 million in 2023 to study reparations, Tennessee Republicans immediately tried to ban the effort at the state level but were un...

Memphis and Shelby County mayors, White House announce joint office to prevent gun violence

Leaders from Memphis and Shelby County were joined by a White House official to announce the creation of the Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement to prevent gun violence on Thursday, Nov. 14. “This is historic because you are blessed...

California city council passes $5.9m reparations deal with ex-residents

The Palm Springs city council on Thursday unanimously approved a $5.9m reparations settlement with former residents of a largely Black neighborhood that was leveled in the 1960s for commercial development. The city council was also set to approve an...

No Evidence Harris Campaign Paid for Celebrity Endorsements

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Vice President Kamala Harris received many celebrity endorsements leading up to the election, including from Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion and Liz...

Retired Cardiologist Now Helping Black Americans Build Wealth And Improve Health

by Jeffrey McKinney November 15, 2024 The extra capital will be aimed at boosting the well-being status for Black Americans. A medical care trailblazer and retired ca...

CHCF Launches Initiative to Enhance Black Health Equity in California – California Health Care Foundation

A recent conference call brought together the initial cohort of partners in the Pulse of Change project, a Black health equity initiative. Photo illustration: Paula Ginsborg Health is a key value for Black Californians, who devote substantial effort...

Winter Wonderland in Downtown Detroit

Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, thousands of people head to Downtown Detroit to enjoy a variety of festivals, concerts, sports, programs and events like the Detroit Grand Prix, Detroit Jazz Festival, and Detroit Free Press Marathon, to name...

Founder of Black-Owned Doll Company Celebrates 2 Years in Business and 1,000’s of Dolls Sold

Nationwide — Shaneisha Dodson, the Founder and CEO of Brilliant Girl, a Black-owned company that sells dolls, books, and other inspirational educational products for girls of color, is celebrating just two years in business with thousands of dolls a...

It’s never too early to think about breast cancer prevention

By Elissa Thorner, MHS& Patient AdvocateCare+WearSeven key things to know about breast cancer awareness for early detection are:Know Your Family History – Ask your family about any history of cancer. Find out if anyone in your family has had canc...

Can Trump Serve a Third Term?

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. President-elect Donald Trump, who will return to office for a second term on Jan. 20, 2025, recently reignited a constitutional debate about whether a twice-elected president can ser...

Diet, Sleep…and Hormones? Unexpected Stroke Risks You Need to Know

For the first time in a decade, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) updated their guidelines, providing an in-depth look at new preventative measures and previously overlooked factors such as socioeconomic...

America, You in Danger Girl

A First Look at President-Elect Trump’s Forming AdministrationFor the past few days, the news out of Washington, DC has been dominated by President-Elect DonaldTrump’s announcements of members of his future administration.Perhaps the most disturbing...

Chicago’s Black Press Urges Mayor to Fire Officers With Oath Keepers Ties

By Erick Johnson of The Chicago Crusader Publishers and owners of Chicago’s Black media organizations have banded together, urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to keep his campaign promise and fire Chicago police officers with affiliations to extremist grou...

Canada Promises Climate Reparations at COP29 While Courting Big Oil at Home

Steven Guilbeault came to the COP29 climate change negotiations in Azerbaijan ready to make what the federal Liberal government deemed a “major” announcement. The Canadian minister of environment promised a financing platform worth more than $2 bill...