Category : News Talk

Viral Claim Inflates Number of New Voters in Three States

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take A claim on social media misrepresents the number of people who have registered to vote in three states in 2024 and suggests& the& new voters& are immigrants...

This Day in History: The Civil War Begins

(US MEDIA GROUP) – On this day in history, April 12th, 1861, the United States of America was on the brink of a conflict that would change the course of its history forever. The Civil War, one of the most significant events in American history...

Detroit Metropolitan Airport Unveils DTW Rewards, A Comprehensive Loyalty Program

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has announced the launch of DTW Rewards, an innovative loyalty program aimed at rewarding travelers and visitors alike. The program, which is free to join, offers an array of benefits includ...

First-time mom, her doctor talk about Black Maternal Health and the disparities

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — This week is Black Maternal Health Week. It highlights the disparity pregnant women of color face when it comes to trying to have healthy, safe pregnancies, and deliveries. Black women are three times more likely than w...

PERSPECTIVE: My conflicted view of O.J. Simpson

When I was a kid playing youth football in the 1970s, I absolutely revered O.J. Simpson as a football player.& From 1972 to 1977, Simpson was the NFL’s most dominant running back. In the years I played Little League football, I wanted to wear nu...

UPMC recognized for supporting Black maternal health – Central Penn Business Journal

Listen to this article UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its success in supporting Black maternal health. Recognition for the central Pennsylvania hospital comes during Black Maternal Health Wee...

In death, O.J. Simpson and his trial verdict still reflect America’s racial divides

For many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1995 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice. Nearly three decades later, it still reflects the different realities of white and B...

Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Wants Black Americans To Not Pay Taxes

PublishedApril 12, 2024 10:31 AM EDT|UpdatedApril 12, 2024 10:31 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is facing immense criticism after recently suggesting that black Americans should be exempted...

Spain demands reparations for glorious Islamic architecture

The Spanish government announced today that it would be seeking reparations from the Muslim world for the occupation of the country from 711 to 1492, and all the glorious architecture it left behind. ”This was settler colonialism, pure and...

Pancakes & Politics Forum II: ‘People, Projects, and Community’

Friday morning, an eclectic mix of Detroit’s business leaders converged to indulge in pancakes and great conversation in the heart of downtown, filling the 16th floor of Campus Martius One with a palpable sense of anticipation and unity. They were d...

Pancakes & Politics Forum II: ‘People, Projects, and Communities’

Friday morning, a diverse crowd of hundreds of individuals representing various businesses throughout Detroit gathered for part two of the 19th annual Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics Speaker series on the 16th floor of Campus Martius On...

Detroit Hosts Taxpayer Resource Fair to Assist Homeowners in Avoiding Foreclosure

The Detroit Taxpayer Service Center, in a concerted effort to aid homeowners and mitigate foreclosure risks, is hosting a resource fair today from 3-6 p.m. at the Roberto Clemente Recreation Center located at 2631 Bagley Street in southwest D...

Local birth advocates to host walkathon for Black Maternal Health Week

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — We’re in the middle of Black Maternal Health Week—a time dedicated to awareness about the inequities in healthcare and elevating access to resources. A Rochester community of birth advocates is working to do just that by shi...

Second Lawsuit Filed Against FDA Over Menthol Cigarettes

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council, Action on Smoking and Health, and the National Medical Association filed a second lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week...

McCollum, Williamson score 31 apiece, Pelicans complete five-game sweep of Kings with 135-123 win

BY BEN ROSS | ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson each scored 31 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat Sacramento 135-123 on Thursday night to complete a five-game season sweep of the Kings. Williamson...