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María Magdalena Campos-Pons: “Procession Of Angels For Radical Love And Unity” Takes Place From September 7 To September 20

Procession of Angels for Radical Love and Unity is a collaborative initiative that brings together a multigenerational procession of people throughout New York City to envision how communities can gather as a collective force with a common purpose i...

Understanding the importance of caregiving touch

Dr. Tyra Oldham.Caregiving plays a vital role in another’s life through supporting their health, finances, social interactions, and day-to-day responsibilities, but there is more. As a caregiver, touch is important in making someone feel apprec...

THE ‘BEST’ IS BACK! Best In Black Awards Nominations now open!

“Whoops of joy, straight forward expressions of appreciation and tears associated with precious memories meshed with myriad other sights and sounds at the 2020 Best In Black Awards presented at the new Central Station Hotel Thursday Night.” That litt...

Vice President Harris lays out agenda to lower costs for American families

Contributed by Harris for President & & & Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing several proposals for her first 100 days in office to bring down costs for American families. The steps announced will cut taxes for the middle class,...

A pitch event for small businesses in Hamilton County

ContributedBy participating in the Hamilton County Pitch & Empower event, a small-business owner can gain invaluable pitch practice, expand business visibility, compete for grant money and receive specialized coaching — because it’s the event’s b...

GloRilla seizes 901 Day as Memphis Celebrates with Food, Fun, and Culture

This past Sunday, Memphis came alive in celebration of 901 Day, the unofficial holiday that honors all things Memphis. From energetic dance performances to mouth-watering food festivals, the city was buzzing with excitement, showcasing its creativity...

NDG Book Review: ‘The Fallen Fruit’ is a feast for fiction fans

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You’re lucky you didn’t hit your head! The damage you did to yourself was bad enough, you didn’t need a head wound to lay you low, too. You haven’t skinned your knees like that since you were ten years old. Your elbow still hu...

Comedy Central’s highly anticipated adult animated series ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’ to premiere Sept. 25

(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – Comedy Central today announced the premiere date of its highly anticipated adult animated series, Everybody Still Hates Chris. The reimagined series starring and executive produced by Chris Rock premieres Wednesday, Sep...

Film Review: ‘Blink Twice’ has great visuals, not such a great storyline

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (**1/2) She sold her soul to the devil. Now she wants it back. It was too good to be true. Frida (Naomi Ackie), a clumsy cocktail waitress at a classy fundraiser for rich folks eyes the main attraction. It’s tech bill...

Americans face post-pandemic Medicaid disenrollment and new coverage gaps

By Lori Lee NDG Contributing Writer During the pandemic, 83 million Americans were protected by Medicaid, preserved by a freeze on redetermination checks. This was so no one would lose coverage during the national emergency, explained Katherine Hamps...

Unearthed letters and research notes expose journalist’s role in distorting Emmett Till’s story

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Newly unearthed research notes and letters from William Bradford Huie, the journalist whose reporting on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till helped shape the public’s understanding of the crime, revea...

Finding love: Study reveals where love lives in the brain

(Newswise) — We use the word ‘love’ in a bewildering range of contexts — from sexual adoration to parental love or the love of nature. Now, more comprehensive imaging of the brain may shed light on why we use the same word for such a diverse collecti...

Vanessa Wyche

The Frontiers of Flight Museum, Texas’ premier air, flight and space museum, announced its “Women Take Flight: Fashion to Fission,” luncheon keynote speaker, Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center who leads the Space Center’s role in...

Migrant workers respond to anti-immigration rhetoric

By Lori Lee NDG Contributing Writer Though the U.S. is known as a country built by immigrants, new arrivals have been repeatedly rejected by society. This is true not only in the U.S., but also in other parts of the world. The relationship is a parad...

Could calling your hospital billing office save you?

By Erin Duffy, University of Southern California Disagree with that medical bill? It might be worth calling your hospital billing office. damircudic/E+ via Getty Images What do you do when you disagree with or can’t afford a medical bill? Many Americ...