Category : Lifestyle

Hidden Gems in Black History: Tuskegee Airmen’s Contribution To World War II

The Tuskegee Airmen were a squadron of African-American pilots who served with distinction in the American military during WWII. The Airmen served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and, subsequently, the U.S. Air Force. Their patriotism and bravery shone t...

Black Women Are Murdered 6 Times More Than White Women

Photo by South_agency via Getty& Credit:& Getty Images/iStockphoto by& Alexa Spencer Black women are, on average, six times more likely to be murdered than white women, according to a new report. The rates are even higher depending on whe...

Empowering the Community: Champaign-Urbana Hosts a Pioneering Blac…

In the heart of Illinois, a beacon of hope and empowerment shines brightly as the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) sets the stage for an unprecedented event this Black History Month. On the evening of February 22nd, voices that have...

Oddities Prints commemorates the launch of Kansas City’s newest Black queer archive, {B/qKC}, with exclusive merchandise

In an exciting collaboration, Oddities Prints has created two limited edition prints for the launch of {B/qKC}: Kansas City’s new, official Black queer digital archive. Based on the inaugural collections donated to {B/qKC} by local Bla...

BLK Gala raises funds for youth athletic scholarships

Contributed by BLK The BLK Gala at The 21C Museum Hotel Cincinnati at 609 Walnut Street Downtown Cincinnati held its night of celebration. The BLK gala is a night of celebration as community members, stakeholders, and leaders came together to...

Southfield Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Launches Series on Reparations

The Southfield Alumnae Chapter (SAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is set to initiate a dynamic conversation about reparations and their significance within the African American community. The community conversation will be held on Thursday, F...

Wendy Williams opens up about Aphasia and Dementia diagnosis

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Wendy Williams’ team has confirmed that the former daytime talk show host has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In a...

Cochlear Implants: The Pros & The Cons

Few things can be compared to losing your hearing. While we all may experience a degree of hearing loss as we age, being deaf from a young age is something different. People who experience severe hearing loss become disconnected. They may feel as if...

CUPHD hosting panel on Black health, wealth and wellness in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — As Black History Month continues, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is inviting the community to a Black Health, Wealth, and Wellness panel discussion. The panel will take place on Feb. 22 and will be presented by...

Biden’s Pledge on Reparations Study: A Promise Unfulfilled?

When Joe Biden stood before America, promising a new dawn for racial justice, many saw a beacon of hope. Among these promises was a commitment to explore reparations for African Americans, a topic that has long simmered on the nation’s consci...

5 Reasons to Start the Anti-inflammation Diet

There’s a long history regarding Black American women and fibroids. Health-related data shows that Black women are more likely to develop this condition than other ethnicities. To make things worse, the condition tends to affect them at an earlier a...

Inaugural Black Wellness Week Aims to Reduce Health Disparities

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8 Benefits Of Drinking Ginger Tea

Winter is here and although not everyone gets the opportunity to witness the beautiful snow that comes along during the cooler months or have the opportunity to pile on layers of sweaters and scarves, one thing for sure is that everyone is capable o...

Empowering Voices: Syracuse University’s Groundbreaking Mental Hea…

In the warmly lit confines of the Barner-McDuffie House, a group of 15 Black students embarked on a transformative journey, navigating the intricacies of their mental well-being. The event, titled ‘Mind your Matter’, unfolded as a beaco...

‘SNAP’ Documentary offers fresh look at iconic work of Dr. Ernest Withers

Early in my career as a journalist in South Florida, I once covered a Ku Klux Klan rally. No, seriously. I didn’t push back against the assignment. When you’re a journalist, you want to get the story. If you’re a photojournalist, you want to get THAT...