Category : News Talk

- 1 month ago

New Study Ranks Majority-Black City Worst for Asthma in America

Asthma affects 1 in 12 individuals in the U.S., with September marking a particularly challenging period. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has issued its annual list of the top 20 cities adversely impacted by the condition. Leading the r...

- 1 month ago

Federal Pullback Leaves Foster Agencies Fighting for Resources

As of April 1, Sacramento County is home to 1,136 children within its foster care system, as highlighted by the California Child Welfare Indicators Project’s latest point-in-time assessment. These vulnerable youth are beginning to feel the impact of...

- 1 month ago

Strength in Fatherhood: Black Dads Leading Families and Schools

During a recent community breakfast in Fort Bend County, Justice of the Peace Roderick Garner became emotional while discussing the challenges of caring for his elderly parents, LaVoice and Horace Garner.Garner expressed, “Caring for your parents is...

- 1 month ago

Celebrating 50 Years of TIFF: Empowering Black Women Filmmakers

Hollywood is transitioning from summer blockbusters to the spotlight of awards season, with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) taking center stage in its 50th year from September 4 to 14. This prestigious festival attracts top-tier talen...

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Visionary Black Educators Paving the Path to a Brighter Future

What will the educational landscape for Black children look like in the coming years? It may drastically evolve, according to several Black educators and thought leaders. John Peavy III is a key figure in this transformation.Growing up in a family i...