Category : Lifestyle

Kidney Disease in Black America

By Ebony JJ Curry | Michigan Chronicle | Word In Black This& post& was originally published on& Michigan Chronicle Credit: Klaus Nielsen/Pexels (WIB) – Kidney disease, a shadowed giant within Black America, has long lurked...

Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism as pressure mounts on Penn’s president

By Collin Binkley and Marc Levy | The Associated Press Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik pressed Ivy League college presidents about antisemitism on their campuses and whether some acts are considered “bullying and harassment” at a hearing...

Jonathan Majors begged accuser to avoid hospital, warning of possible ‘investigation,’ messages show

By Jake Offenhartz | The Associated Press Actor Jonathan Majors arrives at court for his domestic assault trial, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in New York. Majors was charged last spring for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend during an argument. (...

The Forgotten Legacy of The Black Man Who Blazed a Trail for Stephen A. Smith and Others to Make Millions

By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Art Rust Jr. (NNPA) – In the glitzy world of sports talk radio, where mega-contracts make headlines and charismatic hosts dominate the airwaves, there is an unsung pioneer whose name rarely echoes through the hall...

Sacramento honors black pioneer Nathaniel Colley for landmark civil rights work

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer Retired Sacramento City Attorney Sam Jackson and retired Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn listen as Nathaniel Colley Jr., right, speaks about his father’s legacy Nov. 19. Robert J. Hansen, OBSERVER...

“Black Men Hike LA” promoting mental health, one step at a time

“Black Men Hike LA” promoting mental health, one step at a time – CBS Los Angeles Watch CBS News Black Men Hike LA is helping promote mental health one step at a time. Chauncy Glover r...

Reparations plan in San Francisco faces uncertainty due to budget cuts

SAN FRANCISCO – The future of African-American reparations in San Francisco is facing an uncertain future after Mayor London Breed announced that a proposed office won’t be funded due to budget cuts. Marquis Muhammad, a long-time resident and...

San Francisco reparations plan faces uncertainty amid city budget cuts

San Francisco reparations plan faces uncertainty amid city budget cuts – CBS San Francisco Watch CBS News The future of African American reparations in San Francisco is facing an uncertain future...

Pistons Losing Streak Hits 20 Games After 131-123 Loss to Pacers

DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons hit a record streak unworthy of celebrating on Monday, Dec. 11, when the team lost its 20th consecutive game, this time a 131-123 contest to the Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena. The night belonged to Pacers guards...

Black women in ministry recognized as ‘Unsung She-roes’

By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, former United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, recently celebrated 24 women of excellence in the religious field with the UnSung She-Ro...

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, BUILD and GBC announce landmark agreement and $3 billion plan to tackle city’s vacant property crisis

By Special Release Baltimore City Office of the Mayor Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, BUILD and the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) announced a landmark agreement on Dec. 11 to aggressively combat Baltimore City’s vacant and abandoned propert...

Weight loss to heart health; 6 reasons to add black pepper to your winter diet

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Weight loss to heart health; 6 reasons to add black pepper to your winter diet Published on Dec 12, 2023 06:00 AM IST Black pepper, a healing and warming spice can help relieve cold and cough symptoms, aid weight l...

Liberty Road is dying– now is the time to act

By Ryan Coleman Has anyone noticed? Liberty Road, a main corridor of Baltimore County, is dying. The main problem: a lack of investment and vision– and dollar stores.& Since W.E.B. Du Bois published “The Philadelphia Negro” in 1899, schol...

6 Powerful Things You Can Do For Someone Grieving This Holiday

While most people are looking to connect with family and friends, others are bracing themselves for the waves of sadness that grieving a loved one during the holidays can bring. There are small but mighty ways you can show support for those who are...

10 Signs Your Immune System Is In Trouble

There’s a lot of advice out there about boosting your immune system but how do you even know when it’s in trouble? One way people usually identify that their immune system might not be at its best is that they get sick a lot. Unfortunately, there ar...