Category : News Talk

Senators hear from experts about Black maternal health crisis

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Doctors gave senators a diagnosis: mothers and minority communities need healthcare support. “One maternal death is too many,” Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) said. “In America today, we have the highest maternal mortality rate a...

Black-owned business bus tour rolls through West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The first ‘Black-Owned Businesses Bus Tour’ was created to coincide with the 2024 National Small Business Week. It was a collaboration between The Enterprise Center, Urban Affairs Coalition, Cha...

IU Health helps save lives at Indy’s Black barbershops

INDIANAPOLIS – One Indy resident recently discovered his heart health was at risk, while in an unlikely spot – the barbershop. A community resource was able to help reduce his concerns for future cardiovascular problems. Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m....

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Isaiah Thomas plays through his grief

Isaiah Thomas was fighting against the odds when he made it into the NBA. He was undersized and many thought he was just a guy who could score. Well, they weren’t telling any stories about him being a scorer, but plenty underestimated his resolve...

Foodie Heaven Returns: Over 80 Local Eateries Roll Back into Cadillac Square and Woodward Esplanade on May 6

Credit: Downtown Detroit Partnership The 2024 season of Downtown Street Eats, organized by The Downtown Detroit Partnerships, will make a comeback in Downtown Detroit on May 6, 2024. The food truck rally will have various food options, from Asian to...

WNBA star Brittney Griner opens up about her imprisonment in Russia

Brushing her teeth at a long farm-like sink while other women washed their feet and other body parts right next to her. A feces-surrounded hole in the floor that served as a toilet. Using a piece of clothing as toilet paper. Standing in a blizzard fo...

Black Women Can’t Afford To Ignore Mental Health Treatment

by Lydia Blanco May 2, 2024 Originally Published May 2, 2019. When it comes to mental health, black women are more likely to experience mental health-related issues du...

Renting or Buying a Home in Detroit: Which Makes the Most Sense in Today’s Economy?

National Financial Literacy Month just ended, but it’s an excellent time for people thinking about moving to weigh whether it’s more financially prudent to buy or rent in Detroit. & According to most real estate industry professionals, the questi...

Mental Health Is No Joke, So BLACK ENTERPRISE Crafted A Go-To Guide For Resources

Health and Wellness by Dana Givens May 2, 2024 It’s OK to ask for help....

Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off with an urgent report on Black maternal mental health

As Mental Health Awareness Month is commemorated each May, this year, experts in the field are sounding the alarm about a leading cause of maternal mortality: maternal mental health. Earlier this year, a study published by JAMA Psychiatry found that...