Category : News Talk

CA Legislature Introduces 2,124 Bills. They Include Voter ID, Reparations, Daylight Savings Time – GV Wire

■Last year, state legislators introduced more than 2,600 bills (most in a decade) and passed 1,046. ■Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 890 bills and vetoed 156 in 2023. ■Bills introduced at this year’s deadline deal with voter ID and daylight savings time....

Black History Month Minute: Local Bustling Businesses

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Did you know, before segregation ended, African Americans had to make due and prosper in the face of hardships and adversity for the community to thrive. Many proud black neighborhoods in North Central Florida resemb...

Fifth Annual ACBN Legacy Symposium Designed to Build Generational Wealth for Black Businesses

2024 ACBN Legacy Symposium Flyer ACBN Media Logo 2024 ACBN Legacy Symposium Flyer half page Black business owners are slated to attend the ACBN Legacy Symposium sponsored by Alterna Savings on Saturday March 2nd at Sheridan College in Mississ...

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Willie Mays hits home run with record-breaking contract

Many people ask why players play the game. Some athletes give a token line talking about how much they love the game they play. But in reality, we all know the money is key to them playing a game they grew up playing. And over the years, sports s...

Dozier School for Boys victims may finally receive reparations

A proposal to grant reparations to victims of abuse at several former Florida reform schools is moving through the legislature. Hundreds of children who attended the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna and the Okeechobee School were mentally, physica...

Meet Three FemTech Founders Closing The Racial Health Gap For Black Women

The US healthcare system is riddled with disparities in levels of access, quality of treatment, and overall outcomes varying by race and gender. Unfortunately, Black women disproportionately occupy the disadvantaged side...

Health Disparities in the Black community

Flood Watch until WED 10:00 AM PST, North Bay interior valleys, Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco County, East Bay Interior Valleys, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, Santa Cruz Mount...

Black-owned businesses to support for Black History Month

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The human race and racism: My take on reparations

Assembly Bill (AB) 3121 was enacted on Sept. 30, 2020 and established the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. When I first became aware of the latest push for reparations I was hopeful. As an African American,...

Ukraine’s Quest for Justice: Navigating the Maze of Reparations an…

In a world where the echoes of war crimes reverberate through the hallowed halls of history, Ukraine stands at the precipice of a monumental challenge – seeking justice and reparations for the atrocities committed by Russia’s invasion. As the...

Celebrating Black History Month: A Commitment Towards Health Equity and Reducing Disparities

A Focus on Health Equity During Black History Month As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, it is essential to acknowledge the significant role of public health professionals in reducing health disparities and incorporating health equity principles into...

Black History Month Recommendations: SHOP

Published on February 20, 2024 Throughout Black History Month, we’ll be sharing opportunities to support Black-owned businesses and organizations across the Queen City. However, instead of coming up with our own recommendations for where to EAT, D...

The best Black-owned beauty and skincare brands to shop from Ulta and Amazon year-round

As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* Supporting Black-owned businesses can be a great way to show allyship and discover quality products that are...

Boston activists want $5 billion in cash reparations for Black residents, report says

BOSTON, Mass. (TND) — Boston activists are pushing city leaders to issue $15 billion in reparations to its Black residents, including $5 billion of direct cash payments, the Boston Herald reported. The demands come from the Boston People’s Reparati...

‘Superwoman Schema,’ The Mental Health Syndrome That Is Disproportionately Affecting Black Women

Glenda Boone was disappointed at how distant her relationship with her oldest daughter became after she went from Miss to Mrs, according to Good Morning America. She assumed her firstborn’s new husband was the reason behind the shift, so it was sh...