Category : Lifestyle

Black-Owned Businesses: Triumphs, Challenges, and the Path to Econ…

In the heart of Black History Month, the spotlight once again turns to the burgeoning realm of Black-owned businesses, a testament to resilience, innovation, and the unwavering spirit of entrepreneurship within the African American community. This...

Chick-fil-A Restaurant Opening in Pullman by the Fall

The City of Chicago Plan Commission recently gave approval that cleared the way for the first new Southeast Side location of one of America’s favorite restaurants, Chick-fil-A. “The redevelopment plan for the unused parcel just south of 111th Street...

Afro Nation Returns to Detroit Summer 2024

Detroit, our city, the pulsing heart of Black culture and history, is all lit up with anticipation as Afro Nation, the top-tier Afrobeats festival on the globe, is making its way back to the Motor City this summer according to Bedrock’s Thursda...

New Book Traces Shirley Chisholm’s Radical Embrace of Black Feminism

Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics by Dr. Anastasia C. Curwood (The University of North Carolina Press) is a fascinating and timely book that traces the political trajectory of the first African American congresswoman who wou...

Cop Shoots At Black Man After Mistaking Sound Of Acorn For Gunshot: Video

Photo: Getty Images A Florida deputy has resigned after mistaking the sound of an acorn falling on his patrol vehicle for a gunshot and shooting at a Black man who was handcuffed inside, per WPTV. Body camera footage shows Deputy Jesse Hernandez ye...

Police Shoot At Black Man After Thinking An Acorn Sound Was Gunfire Hitting The Patrol Car

A Florida deputy has resigned after mistaking the sound of an acorn falling on his patrol vehicle for a gunshot and shooting at a Black man who was handcuffed inside, per WPTV. Body camera footage shows Deputy Jesse Hernandez yelling “shots f...

‘Just Heal, Bro’ event addresses mental health among Black men

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A local organization is addressing mental health among Black men. The Tampa Guide Right Foundation is bringing the ‘Just Heal, Bro’ tour to the University of South Florida on Saturday. Dr. Oshan Gadsden is part of the panel of...

Black Health & Wellness Pioneers: Dr. Jane Cooke Wright, A Progressive Surgeon And Oncologist

According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 3 black men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and 1 in 5 will die from the disease. A woman named Dr. Jane Cooke Wright aimed to change these s...

State, County Pledge $250M to Address Asylum Seeker Budget Gap

Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced their commitment to a joint funding plan to ensure shelter, wraparound services and healthcare remain available for asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the Texas border....

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker And County Board President Announce $250M to Address Asylum Seekers

Auditing Framework Provides Insights into ‘Black Box’ Medical AI

By Shania Kennedy February 16, 2024 – Researchers from Stanford University and the University of Washington have developed an auditing framework designed to shed light on the ‘black box’ decision-making processes of healthcare artificial int...

Racial disparities impact health, pay, home ownership, more for Black Americans

An all-time high of 47.2 million people living in the United States are Black, that’s up 30% from 2000. According to Pew Research, Texas has the largest Black population and New York has more Black residents than any other city. Yet the numbers are...

Addressing the Healthcare Disparities Faced by Black Mothers: The Urgent Need for Change

Recent events and studies have highlighted the urgent need to address the healthcare disparities faced by Black mothers, particularly within the field of obstetrics and gynecology. It is of utmost importance to step up and take action to support and...

Five Keys To The Success Of Black-Owned Businesses

America’s 3.12 million Black-owned businesses generate $206 billion in annual revenue and support 3.56 million U.S. jobs, according to a new Brookings Institute report entitled Black-Owned Businesses in U.S. Cities: The Challenges, Solutions, and Op...

How To Spend A Day Enjoying D.C.’s Black-Owned Businesses, Restaurants, and Black History

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