Category : Lifestyle

Trump’s White House Return Poised To Tangle Health Care Safety Net

By Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News | Special to The OBSERVER(KFF) – Former President Donald Trump’s election victory and looming return to the White House will likely bring changes that scale back the nation’s public health insurance program...

Country Star Shaboozey to Rock Detroit Lions’ 85th Thanksgiving Day Classic Halftime Show

Image courtesy of Shaboozey, (Photo Credit: Daniel Prakopcyk) As the Lions face off against the Chicago Bears, fans nationwide will be treated to an electric performance by Shaboozey, the six-time GRAMMY-nominated country sensation known for his dyna...

Buffalo Soldiers: Honoring the Legacy of America’s First Peacetime Black Troops

F Company, 24th Infantry, at Fort Bayard, New Mexico, 1892 (Original Image Courtesy National Archives and Records Administration), Image courtesy of The Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association The sound of horses galloping, kids laughing, and a Blues b...

Study: Black plastic cookware, containers & toys could pose serious health risk

It may be time to invest in some new cooking utensils after a recent study found some common kitchen tools may be leaking dangerous flame retardant chemicals into your food. And the everyday items with the highest concentrations of these chemicals...

Black Coalition for Housing Holds Retreat to Tackle Racial Equity and Minority Housing Access

In a move to address racial equity and expand minority housing access in Shelby County, the Black Coalition for Housing (BCFH) will host a Leadership and Planning Retreat in Memphis from November 16 to November 20, 2024. The retreat will gather commu...

Itchy Skin Distracting You at Work? 10 Eczema Hacks You Need to Try!

Eczema flare-ups are challenging enough at home, but managing them in a work environment adds another layer of difficulty. When an eczema episode hits, it can be uncomfortable, distracting, and even embarrassing. With the right strategies, though, y...

The Pros and Cons of Password Managers: Are They Safe?

Sponsored by JPMorgan ChaseWe increasingly access our financial information and accounts online. While this makes banking, paying bills, and other tasks more manageable, there is a risk of a financial breach each time we do. These breaches can cause...

Simple Strategies to Spot and Prevent Financial Leaks

Sponsored by JPMorgan ChaseDo you ever wonder where all your money is going? Financial leaks could be to blame for your dwindling bank account. Find out some typical financial leaks and how to avoid them with good financial habits.& What Are Fina...

Take the Stress Out of Saving With Reverse Budgeting

Sponsored by JPMorgan ChaseTraditional budgeting doesn’t work for everyone — it can feel tedious, hard to keep up with, and unproductive when it comes to achieving long-term financial goals.& If you’re struggling with finding a budgeting system t...

The Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Credit Card Rewards

Sponsored by JPMorgan ChaseWhile joyful, the holiday season is usually a time of heavy spending. Between gifts, travel, gatherings, and hosting events, the expenses quickly add up. You may wonder if using cashback or travel credit cards is a sound st...

A Kansas City Case Study in Revolutionary Prisoner Solidarity

KANSAS CITY, MO – A Kansas City man who asked to be identified as Carl Holmes, and a few of his friends, including his current partner who goes by the name Brianna Peril, made their way to Memphis in 2012. An encampment affiliated wi...

Multiple Sclerosis: 7 Signs Black People Can’t Miss

A chronic and progressive neurological condition that affects millions across the world, multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a complete life-changer. Given how the disease attacks the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spine, it often cau...

Dallas’ Nightmare Continues

The Dallas Cowboys suffered another humiliating defeat, this time at the hands of theirdivision rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles. The 34-6 loss marked the team’s fourth blowoutat home this season.The Cowboys’ offensive struggles were exacerbated by th...

Local Community Action Agency celebrates 60 years of service to community

By Angel RodgersCommunity Relations CoordinatorCommunity Action AgencyThe Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) marked 60 years of transformative service on Sept. 21 with a dazzling anniversary gala at Music Hall, honoring its lega...

5 SCIENCE-BACKED Ways the Food You Eat Affect Your Brain

If you’ve heard “you are what you eat,” you already know. But turns out, this is more than just a catchy slogan. What it really means is that everything you put in your body impacts it. If you eat ultra-processed, sugary and high-sodium...