Category : Lifestyle

Remembering African American Veterans With Honor

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint On November 11, 2019, Americans honored those brave men and women who have served in the military. It all started on November 11, 1918, when an Armistice between the Allied forces of Wor...

‘Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk’: Val Warner, Cheryl Burton explore Chatham

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chatham is one of Chicago’s most historic neighborhoods. The community, located on the city’s Southeast Side, has been home to one of Chicago’s most prominent middle-class African American communities since t...

Good vs. Bad Cholesterol: 4 Types to Watch to Avoid Heart Problems

Understanding cholesterol and its impact on heart health is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Cholesterol, a fatty substance produced in the liver and found in some foods, is vital for various bodily functions, including hormone product...

White women, Latinos return Trump to power as Democrats’ missteps helps usher in new era

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent If there were a job description for the presidency, it might as well be written in bold print: women and people of color need not apply. America made history on November 5, though not the kind many...

Smart Insulin Pens: Understanding New Technology Options for Diabetes

The introduction of smart insulin pens, which represent a substantial development in the technology currently used to control diabetes, may benefit patients who are reliant on insulin by enhancing monitoring capabilities, accuracy, and convenience....

Illinois Democrats Secure Decisive Wins in Congressional Races

In a decisive win for Illinois Democrats, incumbents Jonathan Jackson, Robin Kelly, Danny K. Davis, and Lauren Underwood retained their seats, underscoring the state’s strong blue presence in Congress. According to the Associated Press, Illinoi...

Nov. 5 General Election Update: Most California Black Candidates Are on Track to Win

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media(CBM) – With ballots still being counted, Black candidates across California are turning in a strong showing in the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election.While the results remain unofficial, the leads held by...

Are You Double Cleansing? Here’s Why You Should

With the temperature getting cooler every day, a lot of things have to change about your beauty care. While adjusting things, you have to pay close attention to how you care for your skin. While you have to be careful with the heat in summer, the dr...

Justice Kyra Harris Bolden: Michigan’s First Black Woman Elected to the Supreme Court Signals a New Era of Representation and Justice

This election season brought more than ballots and campaign slogans; it brought history. Kyra Harris Bolden, a young, determined, and unapologetically Black woman, has just been elected to the Michigan Supreme Court. For the first time, Michigan’s hi...

Election proves Black Americans have no allies

Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s words mirrored Shirley Chisholm’s groundbreaking observation decades ago: “Of the two handicaps, being Black is much less of a handicap than being a female.” Crockett’s reflection on Donald Trump’s resounding...

A Carb is a Carb… Or Is It?

The truth is, not all carbs are created equal. Sure, they all give us much-needed energy, but beyond that, it can get very different. Depending on the type of carbs you consume, you can see vastly different effects on your health, well-being, and ev...

How Democrats, Black Voters, and America’s Division Shaped the 2024 Presidential Election

Regardless of the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, I planned to write a column about what helped to determine the results and how we should hold elected officials accountable and demand progress through action. Admittedly, I didn’t suspec...

Why Donald Trump won and Kamala Harris lost: An early analysis of the results

Trump won a personal victory in the 2024 election, sweeping all the swing states, improving his vote share just about everywhere, and—unlike his 2016 victory—garnering an outright majority of the popular vote. In addition, he led the Republican Part...

This Is America: Convicted Criminal Donald Trump Wins 47th Presidency

Every so often, we’re jolted awake, reminded of the entitlement that hangs thick in the air of American history—the audacious belief that Christopher Columbus “discovered” America. Today, that same entitlement is embodied in the election of Donald Tr...

Most Racist Countries in the World: A Global Look at Inequality

The following ranking is based on U.S. News & World Report analyses in collaboration with WPP’s BAV brand analytics tool and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Nearly 17,000 global participants were surveyed on 73 attri...