Category : Lifestyle

Barbados Says It Is Owed $4.9 Trillion in Reparations For Slavery

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said Wednesday (Dec. 6) that her country is owed $4.9 trillion in reparations for slavery, the Independent, a British newspaper, reports. “We’re not expecting that the reparatory damages will be paid in a year,...

City Council nears end of stall on inclusionary housing legislation

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The City Council, led by Council President Nick Mosby, passed two formerly stalled inclusionary housing bills to third reader on Nov. 20. All city council legislation has to be read thre...

Understanding the Concept of ‘Health Reparations’ During Pregnancy

Understanding the Concept of ‘Health Reparations’ During Pregnancy New research is shedding light on the importance of positive health ‘reparations’ during pregnancy, and the lifelong benefits they can provide to women. The term ‘reparations’ in thi...

For pregnant Black women, mortality rate is higher in Mississippi than for white women

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Black people make up about 38% of Mississippi‘s population, but a new study shows that Black women were four times more likely to die of causes directly related to pregnancy than white women in the state in 2020. “It is imper...

Good maternal health ‘reparations’ has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

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Cocoa Butter Christmas: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Melanin-Rich Skin

Melanated skin is luxurious and must be treated as such. What better time of year to gift skincare luxury to yourself and the ones you love most? We’ve got a few recommendations. For Hyperpigmentation Areas of the skin that produce more melanin (b...

Leading the Way: CareFirst’s Holistic Approach to Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

By Ashley Johnson, CSC-AD, MSW-C Staying healthy isn’t just about taking care of your physical health. Mental health also plays an important role in our overall well-being.& Recent studies, including the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use...

Expanding Your Legacy And Building Black Wealth: This Season Invest In Your Dreams With An SBA 504 Loan

By Edwin Freeman Photo: Edwin Freeman\YouTube Screenshot This holiday season, African American entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to invest in their legacies and build generational wealth. With an SBA 504 loan, you can turn your entrepreneurial...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $277 Million In Education Innovation And Research Grants

Photos: YouTube Screenshot\Dept of Education As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to address academic recovery, including supporting student success in math and reading, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) this week an...

Why have most former colonies never officially sought reparations?

Prince Charles of Britain pays his respects at the India Gate war memorial in New Delhi in November 2017. | Reuters The king of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, apologised in July 2023 for his ancestors’ role in the...

Hosting This Year? 7 Ways to Prep Your Home for the Holidays

So Christmas is peeking at us through the blinds, and it’s your turn to host the festivities. Well, we’ve got some tips to help you get your space holiday-ready so you can host without the hassle and leave a lasting impression on your guests. Creat...

Hosting This Year? 6 Ways to Prep Your Home for the Holidays

Renowned Jazz Bassist Milt Hinton To Teach Musical Summer Camp

Photos: Video Screenshots\NJPAC Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will host the Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass, an exceptional summer music education program for teens, in residence at Montclair State University, in...

Black-Owned Restaurants To Explore In Wales

Black entrepreneurs can be found all over the world getting to the bag. No matter where you might go, you never know where you’ll run into a Black-owned business. However, without question, you definitely will. When it comes to Black-owned brands an...

NaeNae Twins Slide Home

By Williamena Kwapo Zhané Miller and Shayné, identical viral twins, return home to Sacramento to be closer to family. Russell Stiger Jr., OBSERVER Zhané Miller and Shayné Abram, 29,& a.k.a. the NaeNae Twins, captivated the hearts of milli...