Category : Lifestyle

OP-ED: Embracing Black Men’s Voices: Rebuilding Trust and Unity in the Democratic Party

Texas State Senator Ron Reynolds Story from NNPA Newswire As a Black man deeply committed to the values of equality, justice, and progress, I find myself reflecting on a concerning trend within our political landscape: the departure of Black men from...

Memphis City Council approves resolution to fill Fire Department funding gap

Staring down a $10 million sinkhole nestled in the fiscal year 2023 budget, “baffled” Memphis City Council members unanimously approved a funding resolution to bridge a payroll shortfall for Memphis Fire Department employees during the Tuesday, April...

Chris Webber To Speak Locally

Staff Report Sacramento basketball enthusiasts, mark your calendars as the Oak Park Speaker Series presents a unique opportunity to engage with basketball royalty on Saturday, April 13, at 1:00 PM at The Guild Theater. NBA All-Stars Chris Webber...

Trump’s False Claim About Roe

In a video statement outlining his position on abortion, former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that “all legal scholars, both sides, wanted and in fact demanded” that Roe v. Wade “be ended.” Legal scholars told us tha...

Footage Shows CPD Officers Firing Nearly 100 Shots in Fatal Traffic Stop

Four Chicago police officers fired nearly 100 shots in less than a minute at 26-year-old Dexter Reed, who appeared to have fired first, injuring one of them, during a fatal traffic stop last month.Moreover, bodycam footage shows an officer firing add...

NYPD Stops Are Skyrocketing Under Mayor Adams

There were 16,971 recorded stops by NYPD officers last year. That is the highest number of reported stops since 2015, and a dramatic increase from just two years earlier, when officers recorded 8,947 stops in 2021. Nearly 70 percent of those stopped...

Eclipse? Road Trip! Three-minutes of Totality make for a lifetime of memories

I first started planning to take the family on an “eclipse road trip” back in February. I thought that was early, but in fact, it was too late. And by too late, I mean, “too late to get a room or cabin in Arkansas for less than $600...

The Power of Prevention: Dr. Maria Ryan’s Tips for a Healthier Mouth

Dr. Maria Ryan, Chief Clinical Officer for Colgate, is all about creating a world where oral disease is no longer the world’s biggest health crises. She knows that learning is the key to preventing cavities, gum trouble, and the dreaded oral cancer....

Black Maternal Health Week: How We’re Empowering Black Moms

Courtesy of Pexels.com In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week, Black Love is shining a light on the remarkable work of organizations, like the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), that provide resources to Black mothers across the globe. This we...

WATCH: Sharp Memphis Black Women talk about how to invest in real estate at NAREB panel

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers is celebrating National Realtist Week 2024. And they’re on a mission to educate Memphians about HOW to build wealth — the kind you can pass on to your children. Realtist Week kicked off Sund...

Missionary Hattie Humphrey Dies at 96

Missionary Hattie Humphrey, respected church leader, radio host and spiritual advisor to Detroit’s elected officials, died on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 96 years old. The popular church evangelist died at home in Detroit with friends and family by he...

Empowering HBCU Students: Applications Available Now For Bob Marley Social Impact Scholarship

By Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Photos: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation We are reaching out to remind you about the incredible opportunity available for HBCU students through the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship in part...

The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Presents its Annual Fundraiser: “Hold ‘Em In Harlem”

Photos: CTH\Event Flyer\Wikimedia Commons NEW YORK, NEW YORK – For the fourth consecutive year, The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), in partnership with The Renaissance Hotel Ballroom Harlem, is thrilled to announce their annual benefit event, R...

15 Tips For Gardening Without Triggering Your Asthma

It used to be true that asthmatics were better off avoiding gardens completely. Fortunately, you don’t have to throw out your pruning shears yet. If you’re living with asthma but still want to reap the rewards of a backyard or community garden, ther...

CAIR: We Condemn Secretary Austin’s ‘Dishonest And Delusional’ Denial Of Genocide In Gaza

By CAIR Photos: C-SPAN\YouTube Screenshots The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned as “dishonest and delusional” comments by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin...