Category : Lifestyle

Black Business At Forefront Of Environmental Justice Leadership

In the evolving landscape of environmental awareness, the intersection of environmental justice and Black-owned businesses should be a crucial focal point. Black-owned businesses, often deeply rooted in their communities, wield a unique influence in...

Motor, Voter: MATA and Elections Commission team up to offer FREE rides to polls TODAY

In an effort to increase voter accessibility, the Shelby County Election Commission and Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) have teamed up for a unique initiative. On February 23, 2023, they will offer free bus rides across Memphis, coinciding with...

Dolton Trustees Approve Resolution for Federal Investigation of Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Dolton trustees approved a resolution calling for a federal investigation into Tiffany Henyard, the flashy, self-proclaimed “Super Mayor” of the South Suburban Chicago village. The special session was held at a Dolton Park District facili...

Cincinnati Fish Fry app is live

Contributed It’s the Lenten season in Cincinnati, which can only mean one thing: fish fry Fridays are back (that, and someone you know has given up chocolate for the next 40 days). So many churches — plus assorted savvy eateries — in Greater Cinc...

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, at the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images by William Nash, Middlebury On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released two country songs – “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” – that elic...

How moving back to the South could give Black Americans’ vote more power

Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode Retracing Their Steps Black Americans’ political interests are often overlooked at both state and federal levels. To give Black voters more power, writer Charles M. Blow has a bold proposal: a mass migrati...

Honoring Black History Means Fighting for the Future of Black Maternal Health

Our nation’s history of anti-Black racism is deeply ingrained into every facet of U.S. society, especially within our institutions and systems. Our health-care system is not exempt from this stark reality and has a painful legacy of racism that cont...

Fox News Host Suggests Trump Will Win Over Black Voters With New Sneakers

Photo: Getty Images A Fox News host is facing backlash for suggesting that former President Donald Trump will win over Black America with his new sneakers ahead of the 2024 election. According to TMZ, Fox News’ Raymond Arroyo said Trump’...

The A is for amour: United’s French defender Tristan Muyumba is settling in quite well in his new home

Atlanta United defender Tristan Muyumba at the team’s training grounds, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice MARIETTA, Ga.- On a cool and slightly overcast Tuesday morning, Atlanta United players made their way throu...

FAMU, Mental Health Council of the Big Bend to host second annual training for Black men

Florida A&M University and the Mental Health Council of the Big Bend have a training opportunity for Black men who unofficially serve as counselors and therapists in the community. The council is collaborating with the university to host the se...

California Reparations Bill Would Require State Licensing Boards To Favor Black Applicants

A proposed California reparations bill would require occupational licensing boards in the state to prioritize black applicants, especially descendants of slaves. A.B. 2862, introduced last week by Assemblyman Mike Gipson (D.), would update Californi...

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