Lifestyle / News Talk - 5 months ago
Over half a century ago, when I was – very reluctantly – thrust into the army’s infantry basic training, my training platoon was a very mixed collection of young men. There were some (like the author) who had joined army reserve or national guard uni...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 5 months ago
The Democratic Party says it’s an inclusive of women and people of color. It’s time to prove it and get behind Kamala Harris.By Keith BoykinWord in Black“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the i...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 5 months ago
By Gwendolyn Carole Tipton In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. So, it’s an excellent time to communicate about mental health. Campbell was an author...
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(CNN) —Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale set a new WNBA All-Star game record of 34 points while& Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese set rookie records as they helped lead Team WNBA to a 117-109 win over Team USA on Saturday in Phoenix.All Ogunbowale...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 5 months ago
With President Biden’s decision not to run for a second term, the overwhelming likelihood is that the Democratic nominee will be Kamala Harris. That’s doubly true now that Biden has endorsed her. In principle, it’s possible for the Democratic Natio...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrats churn over whether President Joe Biden should stay in the 2024 race, the party turmoil is deepening over whether his Vice President Kamala Harris is next in line for the job or if a “mini primary” should be quickly lau...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A rapidly growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers called Friday for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, even as the president insisted he’s ready to return to the campaign trail next week to counter what he called a “dar...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 5 months ago
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.comJust months before the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden (D) announced that he is stepping down from being the Democratic nominee for president and putting his support behind Vice Pr...
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(CNN) —& Additional flight cancellations are expected through this weekend as airlines gradually recover from a& global tech outage& that has left thousands of passengers stranded at airports. More than 5,400 flights into, out of, or...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 5 months ago
The WNBA All-Star game featured a historic offensive performance, but our “Chitown Barbie” also held her own. Team WNBA beat Team USA 117-109 thanks to the feats of Arike Ogunbowale, who blistered the Paris-bound Olympic squad by dropping...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 5 months ago
Summer is prime time to take your dining and drinking experiences to a higher level, and Detroit’s rooftop scene is where it’s at. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s a rooftop bar with a killer view waiting for y...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 5 months ago
The document, drafted by former Trump Administration staffers but which Trump disavows, means poorer public schools, worse health outcomes and aggressive police (Photo Credit: Elvert Barnes, Flickr). This article was originally published on& Word...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 5 months ago
By Ashlee BanksSpecial to the AFROIn an unexpected turn of events, President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race.On July 21, Biden took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share a message with the nation.President Joe Biden is end...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 5 months ago
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration has announced the formation of Michigan’s Growth Office, a new initiative aimed at addressing the state’s persistent population stagnation. This office will spearhead efforts to attract and retai...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 5 months ago
By James S. Bridgeforth, Ph.D. In the intricate tapestry of the American economy, one thread stands out not only for its resilience but also for its potential to drive significant economic growth and social change. That thread is the African American...
