Category : News Talk

Portland celebrates Black-owned food spots for NW Black Restaurant Week

Black Restaurant Week runs through March 2 PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As Black History Month comes to a close, Northwest Black Restaurant Week (BRW) has only just begun. From Friday, Feb. 23 to Sunday, March 2, nearly 80 Black-owned food businesses...

Why this marketing team’s Facebook group has 33,000 members and how it empowers others

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the mandatory shutdown was taking a toll on many companies, especially Black-owned businesses. Unlike many of their clients, Malcolm Coley and Newdy Felton, co-founders of the Wilmington-base...

Jamaica could seek slavery reparations from Britain

By Arthur Parashar Published: 16:00 EST, 25 February 2024 | Updated: 18:24 EST, 25 February 2024 Jamaica is understood to be mulling over plans to demand £500,000 payments from Britain in slavery reparations to fund its ‘dark t...

If California wants to solve homelessness, it’ll have to support reparations

By Erika D. Smith, Anita Chabria It’s hard for some Californians — maybe many — to wrap their heads around the idea that the homelessness we see on our streets has any connection to slavery. We are California, after all, supposedly a “free” state....

7 Effective Ways to Improve the Health and Well-being of Black Pat…

In recognition of Black History Month, it is crucial to highlight the health disparities faced by Black individuals and the importance of inclusive and equitable healthcare practices. This article provides seven effective ways to improve the health...

Jackson metro has one of the most Black business owners in US

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Black History Month soon comes to a close, Black business ownership in the capital city is poised to remain among the highest in the U.S. According to LendingTree, 2.7% of U.S. businesses are Black-owned. In the Jackson m...

Jamaica may seek reparations from Britain to fund ‘dark tourism’

Jamaica may seek reparations from Britain to fund its heritage sector, the Telegraph can reveal. The Caribbean nation, which was under British rule until 1962, is mulling plans to persuade the UK government and major museums to fund exhibitions foc...

NAMI San Antonio Intensifies Outreach for Black Men’s Mental Health, Addressing Historical Gaps in Care

In the fight to destigmatize mental health concerns within the Black community, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has doubled down efforts, particularly focusing on Black males, a group often overlooked in this crucial dialogue. NAMI ha...

Nashville Black Wellness Collective works to fight health disparities in Black community

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – One business owner knows it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be healthy and can be more challenging for some. ”For many of us in Black and brown communities, there are a lot of us who are surrounded by diet...

Celebrating local Black women business owners

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – February is a month dedicated to celebrate black history. This can be done by reading books about black culture, attending a black history event or supporting a black owned business in your community. Harmony Edosomwan...

Black-owned businesses thrive in Yellow Springs

Owner and operator of Posterior Chain, LLC, Kyle Truitt monitors his mother, Valerie Blackwell-Truitt, as she powers through a set of leg lifts. (Photo by Reilly Dixon) “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose th...

Why we need more Black patient advocates

Decades after the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, health outcomes for Black Americans continue to be poorer than for non-Hispanic, white Americans. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2021 life expectancy at birth for Black Americans is 70...

Flint Mourns the Loss of ‘The People’s Councilman,’ Eric Mays, at 65

Flint stands united in sorrow following the passing of Councilman Eric Mays, a vibrant and dedicated servant to the community, who departed this world on Saturday. The city collectively felt the weight of this loss when the news of Councilman Mays...

Michigan Tops U.S. in Online Gambling, Sees 22% Growth

Michigan has emerged as the leading state for online gambling, outpacing all others with a significant 22% increase in activity last year. The American Gaming Association’s recent findings reveal that the state witnessed a staggerin...

Black Fathers Embrace the Role of Stay-at-Home Parent

This post was originally published on Word In Black By: Bria Overs In a demonstration of engagement and support in education, thousands of fathers and male figures across more than 100 cities in 31 states accompanied their children to school last Sep...