Category : Lifestyle

A 4-Step Routine To Erase Back Pain

According to the American Chiropractic Association, over 31 million Americans have had low back pain at some point in their lives. A study conducted by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio recently uncovered disparities in th...

OPINION | Reparations May Be a Pipe Dream but Justice by Geography Could Work

America will likely never pay remunerations for slavery. But it could enact policies that just happened to help Black Americans at the local level. by Marcus Harrison Green (This op-ed has been copublished with The Seattle Times.) Black History Mont...

Impact of GOP-led Abortion Bans on Black Women’s Health: A Critica…

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is spotlighting the grave consequences of abortion restrictions on Black women, particularly in states governed by Republicans. New York Senate President Pro Tempore Andrea Stewart-Cousins unders...

WEATHERS: Keeping An Eye on A.I. when it comes to Education

When you think about artificial intelligence, many futuristic images flood your mind. However, AI is quickly becoming a normal part of our everyday lives in education, business, the arts, politics, public service, etc. The pace of change is stagger...

Film ‘One Hand Don’t Clap’ About Calypso And Soca Opens In NYC March 8

Photos: Kino Lorber Film distribution company Kino Lorber is proud to present a new 4K restoration of the film ‘One Hand Don’t Clap (1988) by Kavery Dutta Kaul, a vivid celebration of Calypso and Soca music and a pioneer film in the reco...

Trump’s latest racist claims won’t solve his general election problem

Even before an audience of Black conservatives, Trump couldn’t refrain from making racist jokes. Here, he speaks at the Black Conservative Federation’s Annual BCF Honors Gala in Columbia, S.C., Feb....

VP Records: We Mourn The Passing Of Morgan Heritage Singer Peter Morgan

By VP Records Photos: YouTube Screenshots It is with deep sadness that we join the family, friends and fans of Peter Anthony Morgan (Peetah) in mourning his passing. As lead singer and co-founder of the GRAMMY-Award-winning family musical group, Mor...

San Francisco is ready to apologise to black residents. Reparations advocates want more

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s supervisors plan to offer a formal apology to black residents for decades of racist laws and policies perpetrated by the city, a long-awaited first step as it considers providing reparations. The San Fr...

Beyond Events: The Intimate Connection of Black History Month for Beaumont Commons’ Activities Supervisor

In the community of Beaumont Commons, Dearborn, where activities bloom year-round, there’s a figure whose dedication to enriching the lives of residents transcends mere planning and promoting. Shavon Baker, the community’s activities supe...

Five Causes of ED You Can Prevent

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is more common than you think, affecting about 30 million men in the United States. Black males are more likely to get ED than other races due to inherent factors and lifestyle choices. ED is the inability to get and keep a...

Supporting Untapped Potential and Brilliance: The Dr. Chika Oriuwa Award for the Advancement of Black Health

Christie Vuong While a medical student, Chika Oriuwa (MD ’20), served as an ambassador with Temerty Medicine’s Black Student Application Program and was named valedictorian for the MD Class of 2020 — the f...

Susan L. Taylor Champions Mental Health, Tackles Rising Suicide Ra…

In a pressing call to action, Susan L. Taylor, the influential founder and CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement and esteemed former Editor-in-Chief of Essence magazine, is spearheading efforts to confront the alarming increase in suicide ra...

Grammy-Nominated R&B Artist Rudy Currence Delights Tavern on LaGrange Crowd

By Rashad Alexander Rudy Currence stopped by Tavern on LaGrange in Countryside to serenade the crowd on a recent Friday evening. With the spirit of love still in the air for the month of February, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer shared some love...

Judson Center Celebrates 100 Years With New Where Care Is An Art Campaign and Centennial Challenge

Non-profit human services agency plans a year of anniversary-themed events Judson Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with the launch of an innovative awareness campaign that brings the stories of the human services agency’s unwaver...

After Setting Himself On Fire, US Airman Aaron Bushnell Dies Declaring “Free Palestine”

“Many of us like to ask ourselves, ‘What would I do if I was alive during slavery? Or the Jim Crow South? Or apartheid? What would I do if my country was committing genocide?’ The answer is, you’re doing it.”–U.S. Airman Aaron Bushnell.“My name is A...