Category : Lifestyle

She Reps: Alison Woods

Alison Woods is an amazing author and storyteller. Woods was born in Chicago and attended Chicago Public Schools. She graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and began her career in Information Technology with IBM in 1974 and ret...

Gov. Wes Moore wraps up inaugural year as first Black leader of Maryland

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore (D) became the first Black man to lead the state of Maryland on Jan. 18, becoming only the third Black governor to be elected in U.S. history.& Moore has spent his firs...

Which states spend the most in winter?

By Taelor Candiloro As temperatures dip after the hottest summer on record, many homeowners look forward to hot cocoa, snowy evenings by the fireplace, and holiday visits with family. However, despite its joys, winter is often the most expensive...

In first meeting, Memphis City Council approves three appointments from Mayor Paul Young

With 17 posts to fill within the city of Memphis government, Memphis City Council members Tuesday (Jan. 9) unanimously approved three of new Mayor Paul Young’s nominees, including a holdover from the previous administration. With same-night minutes a...

Against the Odds: Qiana Drew’s Triumph Over Diabetes and the Entertainment Industry

Photo courtesy of Qiana Drew Living with diabetes can be a challenging journey, filled with ups and downs. However, with the right knowledge, tools, and support, it is possible to manage the condition effectively and live a fulfilling life. Qiana Dr...

Where Oh Where Have the Black Superintendents Gone?

By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Second only to California in the number of school-age children, Texas is at the vanguard of a long-anticipated national demographic trend: most of the state’s 5.4 million public school st...

Despite U.S. Supreme Court Ruling House Speaker Mike Johnson Stands By Election Denialism

By Michael Waldman\Brennan Center Photos: YouTube Screenshots In an interview over the weekend, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson again insisted that he’s not an election denier. Then . . . he falsely claimed the 2020 election was illegitimate. Jo...

Do You Have High Cholesterol? You May be Able to Join a Clinical Research Study

Heart disease, which includes heart attacks and strokes, is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States.¹ It’s also important to note that more Black adults die from heart disease than any other racial and ethnic group in the U.S.² On...

Bodycam Footage Shows Shocking Moment Police Shoot An 11-Year-Old At His Home

Photos: YouTube Screenshots Newly released body camera footage shows the moment when an Indianola, Mississippi, police officer shot and injured unarmed 11-year-old Aderrien Murry last year, after the child called 911 to his mother’s home. The Mi...

There’s a big gap between Black and white stroke victims. It’s a major health concern.

Black Americans suffer from strokes at far younger ages than white patients, according to a new study. The gap is nearly a decade. Although the overall rate of stroke has reduced over time across the population, the findings highlight concerning tr...

5 Warning Signs Of Cervical Cancer Every Black Woman Should Know

According to recent statistics, cervical cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in the world. Unfortunately, the numbers are not in the favor of African American women either. Black women are the second ethnicity most likely to be diagnosed...

OECS: Recycle Project Generates Insights Into Plastic Waste Landscape Of Dominica And Grenada

Photos: YouTube Screenshots\OECS January 10, 2023 — New Waste Characterization Reports are in for Dominica and Grenada. The findings are critical for tailoring the Recycle OECS Model framework to the waste landscape of these Member States. Dominica...

Governor Hochul Joins the Reparations Racket

Governor Hochul recently signed a bill to create a New York State task force on reparations for African Americans. This is the third such state reparations commission in the country, following California and Illinois — two bankrupt Democrat-run stat...

Managing Forced Menopause Due To Breast Cancer Treatment

This first-hand forced menopause side effect advice will help you maintain an active and healthy life and reduce your chance of recurrence. As a young hormone-positive breast cancer patient, typical treatment includes chemotherapy, surgery like a hy...

Trump Shares Bogus Claim About Haley’s Eligibility to Serve as President

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was born in Bamberg, South Carolina, and as a natural born citizen is eligible to serve as U.S. president. But social media...