Category : Lifestyle

Beyoncé Just Reclaimed Country Music, Mayor Eric Johnson is Getting Divorced, and a Primary Election is Right Around the Corner. Dallas, We Busy.

By Marlissa Collier Beyoncé, once again, stole all the shine and broke all of the world wide internet, when on Super Bowl Sunday, and on what was supposed to be the biggest day of Usher’s (who is certainly a superstar in his own right) life, she...

Bill Seeks Apology for Chattel Slavery as Part of California’s Reparations Legislative Package

SACRAMENTO, California – Los Angeles area Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles) has introduced AB 3089, a formal apology for California’s role in chattel slavery. Specifically, the bill would formally have the State of California...

IRS Has Not Introduced Immigrant Housing Tax Incentive, Contrary to Posts

Quick Take The IRS has not introduced a tax incentive for U.S. families to house immigrants in exchange for labor. A bogus claim that was originally posted as satire is circulating on social media without a disclaimer. Full Story There...

Community Voices: Flint Mayor Says Michigan Democratic Party is Leaving Out Black Voters

Editorial by: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley How do we get a seat in the Big Tent Party? For many years, Michigan led the nation with strong, qualified Black Democrats filling critical roles in Congress. Today, the only Black person representing Michigan...

The latest in California’s reparations efforts

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Matt’s Take – Cincinnati Reds Baseball is Back!

By Matthew McAdow Herald Contributor Beginning this weekend, we won’t go another Friday, Saturday, or Sunday without Reds baseball until October (and hopefully well into October).& There is a lot of competition to look forward to over the...

California Dem Introduces Bill To Divert Surplus Funds to Reparations Amid Historic Budget Deficit

A California Democrat last week introduced a bill that would divert reserve funds from an economic relief fund to pay for reparations amid a historic budget deficit in the state. California law requires unspent money from the state’s General F...

Potful of new shows on Black-oriented food burning up airwaves

If you’re a fan of TV shows about food and cooking, you might have noticed we’re in a renaissance of these shows that are specifically about celebrating Black cuisine. There are several food shows hosted by Black people, but there are now more shows...

NY attorney general Letitia James wins $354M verdict against Trump

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia When she assumed the role of New York Attorney General, Letitia James made little bones about her desire to take down Donald Trump for what she said was the massive busi...

Celebrating Four Decades of Grace: The Story of Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy and Debra White-Hunt

Taking up space and continuing to make history within the authentic scene of Detroit’s New Center, Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy emerges not merely as a dance studio but as a sanctuary of art and community spirit, meticulously woven over four decades...

Occupational Exposure to Dust: What to Know

Occupational exposure to dust is a reality in many industries, but there are ways to protect yourself. Learn more about dust exposure and the health problems that may develop — such as chronic respiratory diseases, breathing problems and reduced lun...

Missouri Senators Pass Extremist Law Forbidding Abortion Access to Rape and Incest Victims

Calvionne Rayford, 29, originally of Kansas City, throws a fist in the air while demonstrating against the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24th outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis.(Photo: Brian Munoz/St....