Category : Lifestyle

Connections Homes to Host Texas Chic Gala – ‘Boots, Hats & Bling’ Fundraiser on November 19th

Connections Homes has announced its annual Texas Chic Gala, “Boots, Hats & Bling,” taking place on Sunday, November 19th, at Chicken & Pickle in Grand Prairie, TX.. This highly anticipated event will bring together community leaders, supporte...

NDG Book Review: ‘Groundbreaking Magic’ is a must-read for Disney fans

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Your dream job is still a job. You still must be there on time, looking presentable and ready to go. You can love the work and dislike your coworkers, embrace the challenge but hate the drudge, enjoy the process but dread the...

Film Review: ‘Bird’ gets weird, but flourishes in the end

by Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (**1/2) She’s got a thing for birds. They’re like the guardian angels she needs to watch over her. Bailey (Nykiya Adams) has it rough. As the 12-year-old daughter of a wacky rocked out dad named Bug (Barry Keogan, The...

VP Harris Bids Farewell to Howard University Crowd, Urges Supporters to Keep Fighting for America

A diverse group of supporters, family members, and well-known allies, including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, a host of other elected officials, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, looked on as Vice President Kamala Harris e...

Colonial Williamsburg restores America’s oldest Black schoolhouse, uncovering a legacy of education and resilience

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Colonial Williamsburg is nearing completion on the restoration of the Williamsburg Bray School, the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children in America. Founded in 1760 by the Associates of...

Why we should all celebrate Head Start’s success

By Khari M. Garvin Head Start Director U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Did you know that Head Start programs are more than just preschool? The program can be a lifeline for children ages birth to five and their families, helping them thr...

VP Harris urges supporters to continue fighting

DOJ targets elder fraud and nursing home abuse in sweeping nationwide actions

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released its annual report to Congress on efforts to combat elder fraud, abuse, and neglect. The report details over 300 enforcement actions against more than 70...

Sleep apnea contributes to dementia in older adults, especially women

By Noah Fromson (Newswise) — A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults — particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests. Investigators uncovered this by examining survey and cognitive s...

Three areas where Biden must now act to cement his legacy on the environment

By Ben Jealous Now in its final months, the Biden-Harris administration has a chance to cement its powerful legacy on the environment. Congress returns for its so-called lame duck session on November 12. The administration should pull out all the sto...

People in the News: Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones, the record producer, arranger, and cultural trailblazer whose influence spanned more than seven decades, has died at 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed his death in a statement, noting that Jones died peacefully at his home i...

This Clinical Trial Is Making HIV Treatment Easier for Black People

Black Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States, facing a staggering 42 percent of new HIV infections despite only making up 13 percent of the population. This disparity translates to poorer health outcomes, with Bla...

Google’s ‘Where to Vote’ Search Result Reflects Quirk of Candidate Surname, Not Bias

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Social media users alleged bias against former President Donald Trump when a Google search on Election Day for “where to vote” returned an interactive map to find a per...

Raskin Didn’t Say He ‘Won’t Be Certifying the Election’

Quick Take Social media users have spread a quote attributed to Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin, claiming he said “we won’t be certifying the election” if former President Donald Trump wins. Raskin responded, saying the quote is “1...

‘Listen to Your Body’: Dr. Mitzi Williams on Why MS Gets Overlooked in Blacks

Photo credit: Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, potentially causing various symptoms including vision problems, numbness, and weakness. However, recent insights from a Ge...