Category : Lifestyle

Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, ‘I’m in menopause’ as she seeks to end a stigma and win funding

By Amanda Seitz | The Associated Press Oscar-winning actor and women’s health activist Halle Berry joins Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., second from left, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, right, and other women of the Senate as they introduce new l...

Demand for sustainability, AI, and equity and inclusion courses are on the rise globally among prospective business students

By Bennett Leckrone | Stacker Yuri A // Shutterstock (Stacker) – Sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are vital values for prospective business students, according to a new survey. According to BestColleges, a...

Why Are Lunchables Even on The School Lunch Menu?

By Aziah Siid | Word In Black (WIB) – Kraft Lunchables, the prepackaged mini-meals that fed generations of children — and some adults — are a popular, convenient option for schools feeding students from low-income families. But the famil...

5 Steps to Organize a Lay-Led Eucharistic Reparation Prayer Event

In 2020, Bishop Athanasius Schneider called for a lay-led ‘Crusade for Eucharistic Reparation’ in response to profanity against the Eucharist which has become increasingly more evident, especially during and since Covid. Answering this call, l...

Trump On Trial: Porn Star Stormy Daniels Bares All Delivering Salacious Testimony On Witness Stand

By Jesse McKinley Photos: NY Times\YouTube The woman who walked into Donald Trump’s Manhattan courtroom today was a sharp departure from many of the week’s earlier witnesses, who testified on such procedural topics as ledgers, invoices and...

Tornadoes, Grapefruit-Sized Hail Rip Through Southwest Michigan; Whitmer Declares State of Emergency

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch, and Cass counties following a string of severe storm systems that ripped through the southwestern part of the state on Tuesday, May 7. The storms produced...

Detroit Institute of Arts Seeks Artists for 12th Annual Ofrendas Exhibition: Celebrating el Día de Muertos

Photo Credit: Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) The 12th annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos exhibition has been announced by the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, the Southwest Detroit...

Congress, Senate Races Shape Up After Filing and Withdrawal Deadlines Quietly Pass

Two critical deadlines have passed with little media fanfare but significant political implications. & & Candidates vying to run for the U.S. Congress and Senate had until Tuesday, April 23, to officially file for their names to appear on th...

Michigan in the Spotlight: The Biden-Harris Campaign’s Strategic Push and the Quest for the Black Vote

As the campaign season unfolds, the Biden administration is actively engaging on the ground, particularly in Michigan—a state familiar with their presence. Recently, Biden-Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond visited West Michigan to mobilize vot...

Reparations commission suggests economic projects for Asheville’s Black community

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After nearly two years of meetings and discussions, Asheville’s 25-member Community Reparations Commission for the first time is recommending projects they want local leaders to support. The four projects, focused on econom...

Local Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity to Host Free Expungement Fair

Second chances are often elusive for those with a history of incarceration. But the Redford Graduate Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated and the Ann Arbor Michigan Graduate Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity want to be a beacon of hope i...

United Nations Secretary-General Guterres On Bloodletting In Israel\Palestine: ‘Haven’t We Seen Enough?’

By United Nations Photos: YouTube Screenshots The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday reiterated his appeal to Israel to stop any escalation in Gaza, amid reports that its forces have taken over key border crossings in Rafah....

Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest 2024 Prioritizes Mental Health and Wellness

New York City – May 7th, 2024 – The Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest [https://www.bwiclafffest.com/] is proud to announce its commitment to prioritizing mental health and wellness as part of its mission for the 2024 festival. In addition...

Initiative launched in 20 states to understand cancer disparities, health conditions of Black women

FLORIDA – A new initiative launched in 20 states, including Florida and Georgia, aims to gain an understanding of cancer disparities and other health conditions among black women. RELATED: Breast cancer is deadlier for Black women. A study of mammog...

In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis

By Liza Kalinina, Texas Community Health News “In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with...