Category : News Talk

Advancing Health Equity through Clinical Trials in Black and African American Communities

In a recent webinar, Dr. Christine Lee from the University of Maryland and Dr. Claudia Baquet extensively discussed their research on health equity issues in Black and African American communities. This conversation, hosted by @FDAHealthEquity, unde...

Activists call for Boston to pay $15 billion in reparations for slavery

Local News “Our ultimate goal is repair and reconciliation in Boston, a city plagued by racial strife,” Rev. Kevin Peterson said. Boston City Council members voted in favor of holding a he...

Appointees to study slavery reparations in N.Y. to be named by month’s end

State legislative leaders are expected to name the nine people who will study reparations for descendants of enslaved people and consequences of New York’s impacts on the slave trade before Black History Month ends, lawmakers said Monday. Gov....

Black Bostonians group calls for $15 billion in reparations for slavery, discrimination

As Boston’s Task Force on Reparations continues to mull a path forward, a local group of Black Bostonians is calling for $15 billion from the city as reparations for slavery and centuries of discrimination. “It’s really difficult to put a right or w...

Proposed reparations bills leave out cash payments; Bakersfield leaders say closing wealth gap should be priority

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Last week, a slate of reparations bills was introduced by state lawmakers to address reparations and the legacy of racial inequity in California. Some proposals to address reparations include policies like the state iss...

Amy Schumer Has Endometriosis, Not a Vaccine-Related Ailment

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. SciCheck Digest Comedian Amy Schumer has said she’s having “some medical and hormonal” issues related to endometriosis that have affected her appearance. But some socia...

Black History Month lecture series highlights mental health, history, music and more

A lecture series with topics including African American history and music, mental health and politics is taking place in Springfield this month. Ayanna Crawford is a host and member of the planning committee for the Lift Every Voice lecture series....

State launches Black Health Week Initiative

This historic proclamation not only marks a significant milestone for Black history in Washington State but also symbolizes a bold commitment to addressing the unique health disparities faced by the Black community. Throughout history, the Black com...

Black mothers and infants face higher health risks, learn how our community is coming together to help

Black mothers and infants face higher health risks, learn how our community is coming together to help | KGET 17...

Kansas governor celebrates Black history, seeks support for voting rights, health care agenda

Gov. Laura Kelly, bracketed by Black legislators and others gathered at the Capitol, signed a proclamation marking the historical contributions of Blacks to Kansas communities and the ongoing fight for racial justice. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Refle...

Diallo Smith Named President and COO at Life Remodeled

Life Remodeled, a Detroit-based nonprofit focused on transforming vacant schools into vibrant community centers, is pleased to announce the elevation of Diallo Smith from Chief Operating Officer to the dual role of President and COO. In the heart of...

Williamson Inc.’s first Minority Business Expo a success

From pizza joints to personal styling, local minority business owners from all industries showcased their goods and services last week at the first Minority Business Expo hosted by Williamson Inc.’s Black Business Coalition at the Turner Theater in...

Rev Kevin Peterson demands $15B in reparations for black Bostonians

By James Reinl, Social Affairs Correspondent, For Dailymail.Com Published: 14:41 EST, 19 February 2024 | Updated: 14:47 EST, 19 February 2024 Boston activists have urged the city to lavish $15 billion in reparations to black residents...

Medical experts sound the alarm on growing diabetic amputations among Black patients

In operating rooms across the country, more and more diabetics are receiving amputations due to complications from type-2 diabetes. The life-altering procedures are more common among Black and Latino patients who are more likely to be diagnosed with...

Get to know your child’s classroom during Sacramento City Unified’s Black Parent Involvement Day

By Srishti Prabha | OBSERVER Staff Writer The Sacramento City Unified School District, in partnership with the Black Parallel School Board, is hosting its seventh annual Black Parent Involvement Day on Tuesday, Feb. 20. This event — where Bla...