Category : Lifestyle

8 Supplements for Black Women with Fibroids

Noncancerous uterine growths disproportionately impact Black women, fibroids can lead to a variety of symptoms. From heavy menstrual bleeding to pelvic pain, fertility complications, and more, fibroids range from mild to severe. And while medical t...

They’ve Let the Devil Back In: The Repercussions of Donald Trump’s Re-Election

By A. Scott Bolden, Contributor “Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they have done.” In a stunning turn of events, America has once again found its neck under Donald Trump’s foot—a figure with a history that should make any truly patriotic...

‘Albany Road’ A Journey Of Reckoning And Resilience

By Kathia Woods | Special to The OBSERVEREmmy Award winner Lynn Whitfield, Tony- and Grammy-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry, and rising star J. Alphonse Nicholson star in the upcoming independent film “Albany Road.”The film recently won Best F...

Democrats move to ‘protect’ CA from Trump

(CALMATTERS) – California Democrats and their allies are battening down the hatches for Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January.On Thursday& Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a special session& to prepare the state for likely leg...

Quinn Minute – Really ancient food

by Rix Quinn Sometimes I wonder how our ancient ancestors survived without foods like breakfast cereal and ice cream. But maybe they didn’t realize what they were missing, because pre-historic television commercials got such poor reception. Seriously...

W. Kamau Bell brings laughter and humor to the stage in ‘An Evening of Comedy’

Williamena Kwapo | OBSERVER Staff Writer W. Kamau Bell, comedian, director, Emmy and Peabody Award-winner, and host of CNN’s docuseries& United Shades of America,& s returning to his comedy roots. On Friday, November 8, he’ll bring his show,...

How Trump might target DACA recipients and other immigrant groups

By Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California Migrants attempting to illegally cross the U.S. border from Mexico are detained by Border Patrol officers on June 4, 2024. Katie McTiernan/Anadolu via Getty Images Donald Trump has promised vote...

Complexions Ballet Marks 30 Years with Detroit Debut, U2 & Live Orchestra

Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Image courtesy of the Detroit Opera House New York’s acclaimed Complexions Contemporary Ballet is set to celebrate three decades of redefining dance with its first-ever Detroit Opera House performances on December 7 a...

Feeling Election Blues? 5 Reasons to Unplug From News & Social Media

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant swath of political news and social media updates about election outcomes? You’re not alone. As the dust settles from the 2024 election season, now is the perfect time to take a step back and reclaim your pe...

SOC band and cheer student takes school spirit to new heights

DALLAS — “When I’m up there, I think, ‘let them do what they do, and just play,’” said Ki’Zydreeck F., who juggles the roles of both cheerleader and band member at South Oak Cliff High School. “I get a little scared every time, but once I’m lifted, I...

Strategies for Black Americans to Nurture Mental Health After the Election

Sign Up for Everything’s Political Get our politics and culture newsletter delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Subscribe now! As Black, immigrant, pregnant, and low-income people brace for the possible worst outcomes of a second...

Infant Loss & Black Mothers: 5 Reasons It’s More Common

Infant loss can be absolutely heart-wrenching, and it’s something that no mother or father should ever endure. Unfortunately, it is not all that rare. Among Black women in particular, infant loss has become a problem that can no longer be denied. Ac...

BEST IN BLACK FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: Who Will Win?

The countdown is on! We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Best in Black Awards, and in less than a week, we’ll gather to celebrate Memphis’s most inspiring Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. This year’s eve...

Why President Biden Should Immediately Name Kamala Harris To The Supreme Court

The future of the Supreme Court could be heavily skewed to the conservative side for decades to come following the election of Donald Trump.& Democrats can not afford to lose another seat on the Supreme Court over the next four years. This is a...

Special Screening of Documentary “Restoration” to Chronicle Detroit Woman’s Plight to Overcome Sexual Violence and Trauma

Native Detroiter Sabrina Banks has a compelling story to tell about sexual violence and trauma, and it will be told when the documentary “Restoration” is screened for the general public on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Detroit Food Comm...