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When did you last engage in a conversation about sex with your child? For many parents, this topic can seem daunting and uncomfortable. Yet, addressing it is crucial, particularly for Black families, as data shows Black youth constitute one-third of...
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“Tonight celebrates impact,” stated Karyn Greer, host of the Good Trouble Gala. On May 29, the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation held its annual event at Flourish Atlanta, honoring the lasting contributions of Congressman John Lewis and Lillian...
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Recent independent studies reveal that the newly enacted House reconciliation bill is projected to increase the federal deficit by trillions over the next decade, despite significant spending cuts. This analysis challenges Republican assertions that...
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Under the Trump administration, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has frozen or eliminated billions in scientific research funding and aimed to cut approximately 20,000 agency positions. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed...
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During the pandemic's peak, Black children faced higher hospitalization rates, while pregnant Black women experienced alarming maternal mortality, significantly surpassing white counterparts. Despite constituting merely 13% of the U.S. population, Bl...
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(CNN) — Imagine the laughter if these two comedic fathers had delivered speeches at a wedding reception! Eddie Murphy proudly announced that his son, Eric, has wed Jasmin, daughter of Martin Lawrence. During an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show...
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As the nation observes the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s tragic death, a recent Pew Research Center study paints a bleak picture: the intensified focus on racial issues post-2020 protests has not markedly improved conditions for Black individua...
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Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, abortion—particularly later-term procedures—emerged as a contentious issue, sparking intensive debates rife with misconceptions. Discussions predominately revolve around fetal development markers, such as th...
