Category : Lifestyle

New state laws for 2024 impact guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice

FILE – Fuzzy dice sit behind the rear-view mirror of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Aug. 4, 2014, in Flint Township, Mich. Starting Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, police there no longer will be allowed to pull over motorists solely because they have somethi...

Unsealed court records offer new detail on old sex abuse allegations against Jeffrey Epstein

By Michael R. Sisak and David B. Caruso | The Associated Press FILE – This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein, March 28, 2017. Social media is abuzz with news that a judge is about to release a...

7 Benefits of black currant seed oil for skin health

Black currant seed oil is a wonder ingredient when it comes to skincare. Rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, and polyphenols, it nourishes the skin and addresses skin concerns, ranging from dryness and aging to acne and inflammation. Thanks to its uni...

Celebrating Tyrik Washington And Kwanzaa At Anthology Film Archives

By Jeffery Kazembe Batts A phenomenal Brooklyn raised film maker is “doing the right thing” and I don’t mean Spike Lee. On Friday, December 29th dozens of family, friends and community members packed the Anthology Film Archives in Manhattan to celeb...

Rev. Sharpton To Picket Outside Bill Ackman’s NYC Office Thursday To Protest Claudine Gay Resignation

Photos: YouTube Screenshots NEW YORK, NY (Wednesday, January 3) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), will lead a picket outside the office of hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman to protest his campaign agains...

California Black Health Network Advances Health Education and Equity

Rhonda M. Smith (Courtesy photo) The California Black Health Network (CBHN) is the only organization committed to advancing health equity for African Americans and Black immigrants in the Golden State. CBHN’s mission is to ensure that all Black Cali...

Dirty Dozen: 12 Cancers Linked To Smoking

Smoking is a habit that can have devastating effects on your health. Not only does it increase your risk of respiratory diseases and heart problems, but it is also strongly linked to various types of cancer. In fact, smoking is the leading cause of...

Types Of Cancers You Can Get From Smoking

7 Ways Low Blood Pressure Prevents Kidney Disease

Although High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease are two separate health conditions, there is a direct link between them. As it turns out, when your blood pressure is high, your blood vessels become constricted and narrow, which weakens and damages t...

Prevent a Psoriasis Outbreak by Identifying These Surprising Triggers

A psoriasis outbreak can happen at any moment, and it can be stressful going about your regular scheduled day to all of a sudden developing a flare-up all whilst trying to get things done. Most people who are new to the condition or haven’t e...

Detroit Sees Historic Decline in Crime Rates Closing 2023 With Lowest Homicides in 57 Years

The city of Detroit, long labeled as one of America’s most dangerous cities, now sees a must-note turnaround, closing 2023 with its lowest homicide rate in 57 years. This dramatic shift signifies not just a statistical achievement but a profound tran...

Gov. Hochul’s reparations commission shows her priorities are out of whack (Your Letters)

To the Editor: Gov. Kathy Hochul has set up a commission to mull slavery reparations. Really? The Rev. Al Sharpton, who never misses an opportunity to make just about anything a race issue, spoke at the signing ceremony. I encourage you to listen to...

‘Unparalleled’: Israel-Gaza War Takes Record Toll On Journalists

By Committee To Protect Journalists Photos: YouTube Screenshots More journalists have been killed in the first 10 weeks of the Israel-Gaza war than have ever been killed in a single country over an entire year, according to CPJ data. By December 31,...

Henry Ford Health: Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association Awarded $4.8 Million Grant

Photos: YouTube Screenshots (Black PR Wire) Detroit, MI—Henry Ford Health and Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) have been named joint recipients of an up to four-year, $4.8 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Huma...

The #1 Fitness Tip To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution [VIDEO]

Want to know the absolute best fitness advice you should start following right now to help you achieve your fitness New Year’s resolution goals? Not surprisingly, a Google survey showed that “Get Healthy” is one of the most popular New Year’s resolu...