Category : News Talk

Joel Ferguson Dies at 85: A Legacy of Service, Leadership, and Transforming Michigan’s Landscape

Joel Ferguson, a titan in Michigan’s real estate development, politics, and community leadership, passed away Saturday at 85. His life leaves behind a legacy woven deeply into the fabric of Lansing, Michigan State University (MSU), and the Democratic...

UK Government rules out slavery reparations and apology

Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy (below) will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Samoa later this week, amid calls for reparations from Labour MPs and Caribbean governments. At the summit, leaders...

Charles to face climate protests and calls for reparations at Commonwealth summit

Your support helps us to tell the story This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support a...

Empowering Survivors as T. Rose Foundation Unites Michigan for Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness

A shared sense of urgency brings us together this October as the T. Rose Foundation hosts its Pink & Purple on Purpose events. Focused on raising awareness for both Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, these gatherings bring s...

Breaking Barriers on the Fairway: ‘Queens on the Greens’ Empowers Women of Color Through Golf and Community

Queens on the Greens Members, Image courtesy of Queens on the Greens As the sun rises over the golf course, a group of vibrant women, many new to the sport, gather with clubs, ready to break barriers and defy stereotypes. Queens on the Greens is more...

Elon sociology students tour African American History Center

Students in “SOC 3705: Race, Class, Gender, and Politics” visited Burlington’s African American Cultural Arts and History Center. Share: Share this page on Facebook Share this page on X (formerly Twitter)...

6th Annual Pink Awards Celebrates Black Women’s Health And Breast Cancer Advocacy In Star-Studded Event

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 21, 2024 Hosted by Carl Payne and Kenny Burns, the star-studded event gathered leaders in the fight against breast cancer, with a particular f...

Be Young, Gifted, and Vote

By Tracy Chiles McGhee | Word In Black(WIB) – “I speak with you on this occasion because you are young, gifted, and Black. I for one can think of no more dynamic combination a person might be…Look at the work that awaits you!”Those inspirationa...

Nepotism debates surrounding LeBron and Bronny James stem from a longstanding stigma in America

By Alanis Thames | The Associated Press FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and guard Bronny James warm up before a preseason NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif. (AP Photo...

How three women are advocating for economic equity

By Aaris A. Schroeder | Solving Sacramento When first looking at the phrase “equity and inclusion in business,” one may draw the conclusion that they are synonymous, but the terms have clear-cut differences in the world of business — and both are equ...

What ‘training to failure’ means and how to incorporate it into your workout

By Maria Cheng | The Associated PressLONDON (AP) — No pain, no gain, as the old exercise adage goes. But just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? That depends on what you’re trying to accomplish, fitness experts say.F...

Starmer urged to open reparations talks at Commonwealth summit

Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs and Caribbean governments to open the door to reparatory justice when he travels to Samoa this week. The UK prime minister is due to visit the small Pacific island state for the Commonwealth heads of go...

The Case for Reparations: Addressing Centuries of Injustice Against Black Americans

The debate over reparations for Black Americans has gained increasing prominence in recent years as the nation continues to grapple with its long history of racial injustice and the ongoing effects of systemic racism. This article examines the histo...

Here and Now 10/20/24: ‘Black Minds Matter’ explores growing mental health challenges in community

NEW YORK (WABC) — On this edition of Here and Now: the growing mental health challenges in the Black community. According to a Columbia University study, there is growing evidence that rising psychological difficulties in the Black community...

Black Conservative Radio Host Draws Outrage For Saying ‘Field African Americans Are Voting For Trump’

by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 20, 2024 Shelley Wynter claims he was referencing a famous Malcolm X quote. A Black conservative radio host is facing backlash for referring...