Category : Lifestyle

Black Families Pushed Out To Build Palm Springs Were Promised Reparations, Lawyer Says Talks Have Stalled

Photo: Diamond Dust Photography In Palm Springs, California, survivors and descendants of the Section 14 community continue to fight for reparatory justice. This week, during the annual national observance of Martin Luther...

Congress: 60 Lawmakers Urge State Dept. To Oppose Displacement Of Palestinians From Gaza

By Ayanna Pressley Photos: YouTube Screenshots WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) led a group of 60 House lawmakers in urging the State Department to affirm the United States’ strong opposi...

Congress: ACLU Praises Passage Of Press Legislation To Protect Reporters From Government Overreach

Photos: YouTube Screenshots WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to pass HR 4250, the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act (PRESS Act), which prevents the government from compelling journalists to reveal their so...

For Texas’ program of blind merchants, the pandemic shrank opportunities, exposed income gaps

By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune Jan. 19, 2024 “For Texas’ program of blind merchants, the pandemic shrank opportunities, exposed income gaps” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization...

Trade programs, unlike other areas of higher education, are in hot demand

By Olivia Sanchez for The Hechinger Report Most of the guys come straight to the shop each afternoon. After long shifts at supermarkets and home improvement stores, they make their way to southwest Nashville just before 4 p.m., sometimes still in...

How to Manage Chronic Disease in Extremely Cold Weather

As temperatures drop, it’s essential to prepare for the potential health risks that come with cold weather. Whether you’re facing an unexpected cold spell or gearing up for the coldest time of the year in your region, being informed and...

What is the Dallas City Charter, and how can neighbors change it?

By Michaela Rush Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press This coming November, the people of Dallas will vote not only for the presidential election, but also for proposed amendments to Dallas’ City Charter. Until this Friday, Jan. 19, anyone...

Chandler Park Academy’s Annual Health Fair Bridges Gaps and Builds Futures

On January 19th the Chandler Park Academy School District (CPA), in an inspiring collaboration with Oakland University’s William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB), is set to transform its high school into a vibrant hub of health and wellness....

Reggae Star Romain Virgo Has “Been There Before”

Photos: Facebook\VP Records Reggae star Romain Virgo is set to release the heartfelt song “Been There Before,” featuring Masicka, in the lead-up to his fourth studio album, which is due out on March 1. The single will be available digitally on Janu...

Black Men’s Mental Health Matters – Black Men’s Mental Health Conference Makes A Stop In Houston

“Being a black man in America means being my brother’s keeper. Being a black man in America means being my brother’s keeper while keeping a distance from my brother because I don’t trust him further than I can see him. It’s believing the cops don...

Cardio or Resistance Workouts: Is There a Best Combo for Your Heart?

Are you tired of the same old treadmill or exercise bike routine? If you’re looking for a way to add variety to your workouts while improving your heart health, consider incorporating some strength training into your exercise regimen. A new st...

Health And Education Are Among Top Priorities For Legislative Black Caucus Of Maryland

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Residents of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas make unprecedented claim for reparations for persecution under dictatorship

Organization that gathered inhabitants associations had their representatives arrested and was considered subversive in the 1960s | Image: Correio da Manhã Archive/National Archive This article, written by Lucas Pedretti and Marcelo Oliveira and ed...

NYCLU: City Council Must Override Mayor Adams’ Veto Of Key Police Transparency Component

Photos: YouTube Screenshots NEW YORK CITY – Today Mayor Adams vetoed a recently-passed bill that comprised a critical component of the How Many Stops Act and would have required a comprehensive accounting of all New York Police Department civilian s...

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on NY firm

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that JD Produce Maspeth LLC, BB #:354969 satisfied a $3,352 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce tra...