Category : Lifestyle

Hidden Gems In Black History: History’s First Know Physician Was Black

Imhotep was one of the most revered figures in Ancient Egyptian history, not only because he was a pharaoh. He was appropriately named “the one who arrives in peace” because of the respect people showed him even after he passed away. Who...

Calls for reparations for black Americans fall apart due

By James Reinl, Social Affairs Correspondent, For Dailymail.Com Published: 12:20 EST, 4 February 2024 | Updated: 13:00 EST, 4 February 2024 Reparations advocates had the wind in their sails last year. Cities across the US set up teams...

Jazz’s “Satchmo” And Reggae’s “Stepping Razor”: What Do Louis Armstrong And Peter Tosh Have In Common? Part #2

By Ras Kefim Photos: Reggaeville\Facebook\YouTube Screenshots The following article, part#2 of a series, by New York-based author and businessman Ras Kefim examines the similarities between Jazz giant Louis Armstrong and Reggae great Peter Tosh. Rea...

Living the Joyous Christian Life Philippians 4:1-23 Part II

In this section of Philippians, the grand Apostle Paul was vitally concerned that the Philippian believers’ lives would be characterized by joy. Paul urged these believers to seek a life of joy independent of circumstances. Genuine joy can be exper...

Chicago’s New Health Commissioner Wants Equity, Takes Aim at Disparities

In mid-November, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige as the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, making her the first Black woman to occupy this role on a permanent basis.& But long be...

First African-American attorney general for Nevada wants to ‘open the door’ for others

U.S. Attorney General Jason Frierson’s job comes with an additional responsibility. As the first African-American U.S. attorney general for Nevada, he said that he wants to show other students and young lawyers what’s possible. “It can be exhausting...

First African-American U.S. attorney for Nevada wants to ‘open the door’ for others

Jason Frierson’s job as U.S. attorney for Nevada comes with an additional responsibility. He wants to show other students and young lawyers what’s possible. “It can be exhausting being the first, because you want to open the door so you’re not the l...

Bidenomics–And Saving American Democracy–Is The Reason I’m Voting For Biden

By Tom H. Hastings \PeaceVoice I’m a no-compromise peace and justice person, for the most part. I served time in three prisons and many jails, coast-to-coast, offering nonviolent resistance to militarism, including against nuclear weapons and...

CPD Supt. Snelling Talks City Safety Plans at the Economic Club of Chicago

Special to The Chicago Defender On Wednesday, Jan. 31, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling spoke with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tom Schuba at the Economic Club of Chicago.& With a packed summer of programming ahead, the conversation fo...

In 1870, a Black woman sued her enslaver for reparations and won

Voices of Color In 1870, a Black woman sued her enslaver for reparations and won...

Dan Lee: A common sense approach to reparations

In previous columns I have noted the huge injustices imposed on African Americans by the deplorable institution of slavery and the terrible things that were done to Native Americans, depriving them of their ancestral homelands and in substantial me...

White Man’s Justice Is Black People’s Grief: A Black History Month Truth

Picture of Kevin Cooper By Kevin Cooper / Original to ScheerPost “It’s not whether you win or lose that counts, but how you play the game that matters.” That’s what my people are often told. But we are not told that this so-called game is rigged, and...

State and city leaders release bill to relieve impoverished neighborhoods

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political writertmcqueen@afro.com Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and other legislators across the city and state gathered in support of the new legislation, the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions,...

These are the largest Black-owned businesses in America

About six-in-10 Black adults say supporting Black businesses is an extremely or very effective strategy for gaining movement towards equality in the U.S., according to a survey from the Pew Research Center. While the number of Black-owned businesses...

Black Carrots For Winter Health: Expert Lists How Consuming Black Carrots Can Benefit Your Health

There are many delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy in the winter season. But were you aware of black carrots? These carrots are special not only because of their unique colour but also because they offer many health benefits. These da...