Category : Lifestyle

Judge Awards Aretha Franklin’s Property to Her Sons

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A Michigan judge has allocated properties owned by the late legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin to her sons based on a 2014 handwritten will discovered between couch c...

New Book Examines Urban Renewal and Innovation Districts in West Philly

A Philadelphia Inquirer headline recently caught my eye: “Scientists Earn Penn Prestige–and Money.” According to the piece, the University of Pennsylvania brought in over $1.2 billion in licensing revenue in fiscal 2022, a total that dwarfs the amoun...

Rising Climate Death Toll In Africa Underscores Urgency For COP28 Action

Photos: YouTube Screenshots JOHANNESBURG, 28 November 2023 – It’s been a year of climate carnage in Africa. At least 15 700 people have lost their lives to extreme weather disasters, according to the latest report from Carbon Brief, while another 34...

Managing Pregnancy For Sisters With Chronic Liver Disease

If you’re planning to have a family while living with chronic liver disease, there’s a lot you need to know. While it’s not impossible to have a healthy pregnancy, there may be a few obstacles along the way. As you work with your doctor, you can man...

Professor Ben Ansell: ‘Putin and Xi are much bigger threats to democracy than Trump’

The public intellectual is an endangered species in our anti-intellectual, sound bite and social media-obsessed world, but the BBC’s Reith Lectures, now in its 73rd year, is one place that remains a happy hunting ground. Even here, though, the obse...

Texas Legends and Paul Quinn College Make History

By Rashad Miller In October, the Texas Legends announced that they would host a preseason game on Nov. 4 at Paul Quinn College for their first Thrivent HBCU Classic. The game was a part of Paul Quinn’s homecoming weekend which also featured Paul...

Election 2024: DeFoor Launches Reelection Campaign for Auditor General

Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor has announced that he plans to run for reelection for the position in 2024. DeFoor was the first African-American to win statewide office in the Commonwealth, defeating Nina Ahmed by three points. “As Auditor...

What You Need to Know About the BA.2.86 COVID Variant

In the ever-evolving saga of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new player has taken center stage – the BA.2.86 variant. Recent government data has illuminated a concerning trend: the prevalence of this highly mutated variant has tripled in just two wee...

NSU announces fall 2023 commencement ceremonies, speaker

TAHLEQUAH – Northeastern State University is set to recognize the accomplishments of more than 600 graduates during the fall 2023 commencement scheduled for Dec. 9 at the NSU Event Center. The fall 2023 commencement will be a time of celebration f...

5 Foods That Will You Against S.A.D

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that changes people’s moods based on changing seasons. Symptoms usually are the most harmful around fall and peak during the winter months. Symptoms of SAD are similar to other forms of depr...

5 Foods to Stop Being S.A.D

Alzheimer’s Disparities: Black patients lack access to specialty care

Alzheimer’s is a scary disease that requires lots of support. However, new research shows that black people may not be getting all the specialty care available to help manage it. A study done at one memory center in St. Louis, Missouri showed...

COP28 side event: Unbearable heat and unbreathable air – finding win–win solutions for climate and health

The event will explain how extreme heat and polluted air, are the most direct outcomes of climate change and its drivers on health, and suggest win–win solutions, arguing for greater inclusion of health in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Chan...

Contra Costa County to Receive Update on Measure X Spending

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors are set to receive a report on Measure X project updates. The update will provide an overview of the budget allocations along with status reports as Measure X is a 20-year, half-cent sales tax...

Happy Birthday to Ya!, Berry Gordy!

Today, we raise our voices and instruments to honor the legendary Berry Gordy, a maestro who orchestrated the harmonies of Motown and left an permanent mark on the legacy of music history.. Born on November 28, 1929, Berry Gordy emerged as a musical...