Category : Lifestyle

Eight health benefits of black coffee

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly ground coffee in the morning, but your caffeine fix isn’t just a costly habit – it could be benefiting your health. Early research has suggested that a cup of coffee raises the risk of heart disease...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Addressing Unique Challenges in the Black Community

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a significant initiative since its inception in 1949. Today, it resonates even more deeply as mental health issues—ranging from stress and anxiety to depression and substance abuse—continue to escalate acros...

Addressing the alarming disparities in Black maternal health

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Detroit Lions Open Applications for ‘Touchdown in Your Town’ Program Benefitting Local Athletes

Local high school football and cheer programs can apply today at DetroitLions.com/touchdown. Fresh off being the host team for the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions announced this week that online applications for their 2024 Touchdown in Your Town pr...

St. Kitts\Nevis Prime Minister Addresses Alarming Trend Of Firearm Injuries Among Children And Adolescents

By CARICOM Photos: CARICOMYouTube Screenshots (Via St Kitts and Nevis Information Service) Saint Lucia, 30 April 2024 – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew, delivered a compelling address during the 68th Annual Health Researc...

Biden’s Dubious Civil Rights Arrest Anecdote

In his interview with SiriusXM radio’s Howard Stern, President Joe Biden revived a dubious anecdote about having been arrested as a teenager while standing in solidarity on the porch of a Black family amid a desegregation protest.As it has in the pas...

Posts Misrepresent Raising of Palestinian Flags at Harvard

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Protesters against the war in Gaza raised three Palestinian flags on the Harvard University campus on April 27. Social media posts misleadingly claimed the university &...

New Delroy Wilson Collection ‘The Cool Operator’ Compiles Seminal Songs From Jamaica’s First Child Star

By VP Records Photos: VP Records\Facebook “Perhaps ‘superstar’ is an overused, and often misused, term yet the late, lamented Delroy Wilson was, beyond any shadow of doubt, a true superstar so highly respected and revered during his exemplary career...

Is Your Diet Causing Your Psoriasis to Flare-Up?

Psoriasis can affect anyone, regardless of their background. However, if you’re Black, there are some unique aspects to consider. Research shows that Black individuals with psoriasis may experience more severe symptoms and a greate...

Center For Policing Equity: We Are Against Using Police To Disrupt Student Protests On College Campuses

By Center for Policing Equity Photos: YouTube Screenshots The Center for Policing Equity fully supports college students exercising their First Amendment rights. While there are reports that a small minority of protesters have used despicable hate...

A Doctor Explains What’s Missing From Black Clinical Trial Enrollment

Patient success takes a village, and Dr. Craig Cole of Karmanos Cancer Institute believes the village extends to the recruitment of Black patients for clinical trials. He shares that having team enthusiasm is one way to overcome barriers to studying...

Going Vegan: 5 Ways Plant-Based Dieting Is Saving Black Lives

Ever wondered how the food on your plate can also be medicinal? From the heart of our kitchens to the core of our cells, going vegan is not just about eating greens; it’s about turning over a new leaf in terms of wellness. Discover why plant-based...

Black Love: Couple Shares Secret To 70 years Of Marriage!

(OWN TV screen shot) You always hear people say, “Black Love is beautiful,” but with the divorce rate being so high and so many single women commenting on the shortage of husband material, is Black love a thing of the past. Well, not acco...

The Russia-Ukraine War: It’s Time For More Diplomacy

By Arnold J. Oliver\ PeaceVoice Photos: Wikimedia Commons Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions. Here we will argue for more diplomacy and less war. N...

$100 million Harvard reparations pledge is not enough for 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones

The primary author of The 1619 Project recently blasted Harvard University’s $100 million plan intended to remedy the school’s past associations with slavery. On Tuesday, April 23, Nikole Hannah-Jones described Harvard’s $100 million “Legacy of Slav...