Category : News Talk

New Zealand Court Mandates $13 Million in Fines and Reparations fo…

In a landmark ruling that resonated through the heart of New Zealand, a Wellington court has ordered a combined payment of nearly $13 million (US$7.8 million) in fines and reparations by entities connected to the tragic 2019 eruption on White Islan...

New Zealand tour operators told to pay $7.8 million in fines and reparations over volcanic eruption

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tour booking agents and managers of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people in 2019 were ordered Friday to pay nearly $13 million (US$7.8 million) in fines and reparations.

Black Health is American Health – Af-Am Point of View

It’s been almost 50 years since the first Black History Month was commemorated nationally in 1976. Since then, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has used this month to further our commitment toward advancing equity in health an...

Empowering Black-Owned Food and Beverage Brands: A Spotlight on In…

Black-owned food and beverage companies are making significant strides in a market historically dominated by major players, bringing diversity and innovation to the forefront. From Mumgry’s nutritious nut butters designed for mothers to South...

Recognizing and Celebrating the Impact of Iconic Black Journalists

The Guardsman celebrates Black History month. Illustration by Kate Malch. By Kateryna Malch kmalch@theguardsman.com katrina.malch@gmail.com Since 1976, the United States has celebrated Black History Month, dedicating February to black people’s memo...

OHSU finds walking, reminiscing improve brain health in older Black adults

OHSU finds walking, reminiscing improve brain health in older Black adults OHSU: Walking improves brain health in older Black adults...

Atlantic City Community Pushes For More Black-Owned Businesses Amidst Historic Decline

by Rafael Pena February 29, 2024 Atlantic City, once a hub for Black-owned businesses, now sees a mere fraction of what it used to have historically. Press Of Atlantic...

Appointees named to New York commission to study slavery reparation

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced their appointments to a state commission tasked with studying potential slavery reparation, the governor’s office said...

‘Breaking Barriers: A Culture Conversation’ full show

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – This Black History Month, Emilia Miles and Tony Betton Jr. explored the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, archi...

Marquette Nursing researchers find Black patients referred less often for home health care

One day, Dr. Abiola Keller, associate professor in the College of Nursing, got a message from two of her colleagues saying there was a pattern in their research that merited further study. Dr. Marianne Weiss, professor emerita in the College of Nur...

A Debt Owed, Not a Handout: Detroit’s Role in the Reparations Movement

This video essay serves as a poignant testament to Detroit’s pivotal contribution to the reparations movement, highlighting the enduring struggle for human rights and social justice. Through the narratives of esteemed figures such as The Honorable J...