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(By Alex Lolli, UC Health) Dr. Jason Paquin emphasizes that early screenings can reveal hidden risks like high blood pressure and cholesterol, enabling informed health choices. Wearable devices, such as smartwatches, enhance heart health monitoring,...
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Social media transcends national boundaries, exemplified by X, formerly Twitter, with over 600 million accounts worldwide. U.S. tech firms often resist foreign regulations, framing them as threats to free speech. Recent legal battles, particularly in...
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Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, pastor of New Birth Baptist Church, orchestrates a powerful boycott of Target, highlighting its disregard for the Black community. With over 150,000 supporters and 100 Black vendors, the campaign has notably impacted s...
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The Martin Luther King People's Convention for Justice and Resistance will take place on April 26, 2025, at Essex County College in Newark. Backed by 65 organizations and the People’s Organization for Progress, the event aims to create a community ac...
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Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery has officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 mayoral election, seeking to succeed Mayor Lee Harris. Currently in his second term, Lowery has represented District 8 since 2018, becoming the fifth candid...
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On March 23, 2025, Texas volunteers joined forces with the global non-profit Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP) for a Storm Drain Marking project. This effort partnered with the City of Richardson at Indian Superstore, located at 3...
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Lockland Local Schools enthusiastically announces Ryan Erkins as the new head football coach at Lockland High School. With ten years of coaching experience and dedication to youth development, Erkins plans to enhance the Panthers’ program, drawing on...
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Memphis City Council unanimously passed a joint ordinance to broaden pre-K programs to encompass all 3-year-olds. “Currently, it only serves 4-year-olds. We aim to include 3-year-olds and support families of all income levels,” stated Kandace Thomas,...
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Lula “Mae” Reeves, a trailblazing Black entrepreneur in Philadelphia, designed custom hats for over five decades. Her famous clients included stars like Eartha Kitt and Lena Horne. Remarkably, she turned her shop into a polling station, championing v...
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As the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) marks its 30th anniversary, it embodies a legacy of empowerment and transformation. Rhonda Langston, director of Communications and External Affairs, stated, “This milestone celebrates WFGM’s end...
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(By AAUP News Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons) On March 27th, Columbia University Irving Medical Center will host faculty and students voicing concerns about federal funding cuts. The American Association of University Professors and AF...
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Spring brings fresh beauty trends focused on glow, confidence, and boldness. Embrace dewy skin, pastel eye makeup, plush lips, bold blush, minimalist nails, and feathered brows. From skincare-infused foundations to playful nail designs, this season o...
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(By Megan Gerhardt, Miami University) Five years after COVID-19, the U.S. grapples with a psychological crisis of loneliness, affecting nearly half of adults. To address this, nurturing cross-generational workplace relationships is crucial. Such conn...
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A vibrant culinary parade took over Tiger Lane on Sunday, March 23, marking the annual Soulful Food Truck Festival's return. Following Memphis Black Restaurant Week, the enthusiastic crowd demonstrated their appetite for more, eagerly indulging in de...
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The U.S. Department of Justice is urging the Supreme Court to overturn a federal judge's extensive injunction that requires the reinstatement of over 16,000 probationary federal employees across six major agencies. This urgent request follows U.S. Di...