Category : Lifestyle

4 Signs of Lung Damage You May Be Ignoring

A nagging cough or wheeze may not register much during our daily lives, but it’s very important to pay attention to even mild symptoms. Some people think that having trouble breathing is just a symptom of getting older, but these symptoms could be t...

Tigers punctuate season with record-book win in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl

History was waiting to be made when the “underdog” Memphis Tigers settled into a familiar place to battle the Iowa State Cyclones in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. They got the job done (36-26), becoming only the fifth tea...

Revelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year’s Eve ball drop

The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The confetti has been tested for airiness. The giant numerals – 2 0 2 4 – are in place. And the luminous ball, bedazzled in 2,688 crystal triangles, is fixed to the pole from which it makes its 60-second desce...

Congressional Black Caucus members look to tackle police brutality, reparations in the new year

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are gearing up for a new year and looking to tackle issues that their constituents value the most. U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., told theGrio that he looks forward to “doing the work for the people of m...

Analysis Reveals Republican Party Voter Fraud Crackdown is Simply an Effort to Disenfranchise Black and Hispanic Voters

Stacy M.BrownNNPA Newswire Contributor By Stacy M. Brown The Republican Party’s assault on suspected and unverified widespread voter fraud has come into view for what it is: an attempt to disenfranchise Black and Hispanic voters. According to a study...

India: Damning Investigation Reveals Repeated Use Of Pegasus Spyware Targeting High-Profile Journalists

By Amnesty International Photos: YouTube Screenshots Amnesty International, in partnership with The Washington Post, has unearthed shocking new details about the continued use of NSO Group’s highly invasive spyware Pegasus to target prominent journal...

The Seven Days of Kwanzaa: Nia (Day 5)

On the fifth day of Kwanzaa, you’ll celebrate and explore the fifth principle. This is when you’ll merge some self-reflection with external applications that will benefit yourself and others in the community. Day 5 of Kwanzaa: Nia The principle of...

ITAV Elevates Mission with Historic Acquisition of Hales in Bronzeville

A new chapter in education is unfolding in Bronzeville on Chicago’s South Side with the acquisition of a well-known landmark. It Takes a Village Family of Schools recently acquired the old Hales Franciscan High School building at 49th and Cotta...

A time to honor: A look at the notable Black athletes, entertainers and leaders who died in 2023

By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Many legendary members of the Black community were called home over the past 12 months of 2023. Although the year is nearly over, we continue to honor and remember those who paved the way for those...

Poor Communities Feel The Sting Of Medicaid Rollback In Michigan

When it comes to Michigan’s healthcare landscape, nearly 450,000 residents have been removed from the state’s Medicaid program, a move disproportionately impacting underserved communities, including many Black families.Michigan’s aggressive review of...