Category : News Talk

Buyers Gain an Edge With These Tools in a Tough Housing Market

Experts emphasize that regardless of one's stage in homeownership, possessing the correct resources and remaining informed about the housing market is crucial for enduring success and protection.Since the dawn of civilization, humans have relied on...

St. HOPE Launches $34 Million Revamp of PS7: Oak Park’s Cutting-Edge Elementary School

Last week, parents, students, school administrators, and local leaders gathered in Oak Park to celebrate the revitalization of St. HOPE Public School 7 at 5201 Strawberry Lane."This day signifies the completion of a $34 million investment in Oak Par...

Advocates Demand Change on Black Maternal Health in Sacramento Testimony

Adjoa Jones, a prominent health advocate in Los Angeles, has committed herself to ensuring equitable birth outcomes for Black mothers and their infants. At a legislative briefing organized by the California Black Health Network (CBHN) on August 27,...

Sacramento Council Designates New Helvetia and Black Landmarks as Protected

On August 26, the Sacramento City Council ratified an ordinance recognizing the New Helvetia Historic District alongside 12 other properties previously owned by distinguished African Americans, officially enlisting them in the city’s Register of His...

Florida's Surgeon General Compares Vaccines to Slavery

For many years, mandatory vaccinations have served as a cornerstone in the prevention of outbreaks from serious diseases. However, Florida is on track to become the first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates, potentially ushering in a...

Understanding the Impact of Every Vote: Voting Rights Act On Today's Generation

Barriers to voting for African Americans, from poll taxes to intimidation, have a long history. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, advocates and lawmakers discussed their voting education journeys during a recent pane...

David White, NFLPA Interim Chief, Stresses That 18-Game Regular Season Is Not a Foregone Conclusion

The prospect of an 18-game NFL season, once considered a foregone conclusion, is now uncertain.David White, the interim executive director of the NFL Players Association, informed The Associated Press that discussions regarding the expansion of the...

President Trump and Lisa Cook: Revisiting the Persistent Patterns of Misogynoir And Gender Strife

The list is notorious, and former President Donald Trump is well aware of it.It includes notable figures such as former First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Since reclaimi...

Moving Past the Barriers: Understanding Why Black Women Are Underrepresented in Clinical Trials

A straightforward query generated complex responses: "Would you enroll in a clinical trial?" Baltimore resident Kim Pennington expressed her apprehension, stating, “I would be nervous. It requires sacrifice, and I’m unsure if I'm willing to jeopardiz...

Cardi B Victorious in Legal Battle Against Security Guard's Assault Allegations

Cardi B celebrated a decisive legal triumph on Tuesday in a California court, where a jury swiftly ruled in her favor against Emani Ellis, a security guard who accused the rapper of assaulting her during a visit to a doctor’s office amid her first p...

Rethinking Environmental Regulations: Strategies for a Sustainable Future

The recent repeal by the Environmental Protection Agency of the 2009 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases marks a pivotal moment in the discourse on environmental governance. Historically, the Clean Air Act, established in the 1970s to address...

Tragic Discovery: Man Taken Into Custody After Mother and 12-Year-Old Son Found Deceased at Home

A man has been detained in relation to the tragic deaths of a mother and her 12-year-old son in Michigan. As reported by PEOPLE, 41-year-old Linda Hill and her son Kardi Jackson were discovered deceased, each suffering severe neck injuries, at their...

How Detroit's Entertainment Tax Could Add $47 Million to Local Economy

A proposed ticket tax in Detroit could potentially yield between $14 million and $47 million, as indicated in a recent report by the Michigan Citizens Research Council. Released on Wednesday, the study examines the implications of introducing a tax o...

Tracee Ellis Ross Victimized: Over $100K Worth of Valuables Stolen in Home Invasion

Tracee Ellis Ross has sadly become the latest celebrity victim of a home burglary following a string of similar incidents this summer. As reported by NBC Los Angeles, Ross' residence in Los Angeles was invaded on August 31, with thieves making off wi...

Nominate Inspiring Leaders: Michigan Chronicle Launches 2026 Women of Excellence Awards

The Michigan Chronicle has reopened nominations for its prestigious Women of Excellence program, celebrating its 19th year. This initiative honors and elevates Black women in Michigan, highlighting their essential contributions to the progress of Det...