Category : News Talk

Dallas Teams Up for Black History Celebration Focused on Mental Health and Wellbeing

In an effort to shine a light on mental health and overall wellbeing within the Black community, The City of Dallas’ Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is teaming up with Dallas County and MetroCare Services for a trailblazing Black History...

Memorial Health System hosts Black History Month Program, honoring African Americans in the arts

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – Memorial Health System closed out Black History Month by hosting a program honoring African Americans in the arts. For the third year, the Memorial Hospital Gulfport staff and community members came together in celebr...

CIAA Tournament in Baltimore Unveils ‘BOP’ Pass to Boost Black-Own…

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament has sparked a significant initiative in Baltimore, introducing the ‘BOP’ pass to encourage fans to explore and support local Black-owned businesses. This innovative appr...

CIAA tournament brings spotlight to Black businesses through newly introduced BOP pass

BALTIMORE – As the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament takes over the city, Visit Baltimore is encouraging fans to explore local Black-owned businesses with the newly introduced “BOP” pass. The initiativ...

Black History Month faculty profile: Robert Weems

Black History Month provides an opportunity for contemplation, learning and raising awareness about the extensive and varied history of the Black community. Wichita State is embracing the rich ta...

22 Years Later: Close Friend and Godson Convicted as Shooters in Jam Master Jay Murder Case

After more than two decades of speculation and frustration, justice has finally been served in the tragic case of Jam Master Jay’s murder. On Tuesday, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., both closely associated with the legendary DJ, were fo...

Embrace Boston offers expansive view of reparations from education to transportation

A new report from Embrace Boston offers a sweeping view of what reparations could mean in the city of Boston, emphasizing that the goal is not a cash payout to descendants of enslaved people, but rather a wholesale transformation of a society built...

Boston City Council Honors Black-Owned Businesses in Black History…

Boston’s City Council marked Black History Month with a special ceremony recognizing the contributions of Black-owned businesses to the city’s rich cultural heritage. The event, presided over by City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune,...

Breaking Down the Immigration Figures

Encounters on the southern border of those trying to enter the U.S. without authorization have gone up significantly under President Joe Biden. Government statistics show that in the initial processing of millions of encounters, 2.5 million people h...

Study Largely Confirms Known, Rare COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

SciCheck Digest An international study of around 99 million people confirmed known serious side effects of COVID-19 vaccination. It also identified a possible relationship between the first dose of the Moderna vaccine and a small risk of a neurol...

Black maternal mortality rates can be lowered with better access to health care

Serena Williams. Allyson Felix. Kira Johnson. All three vibrant, successful, and previously healthy black women experienced severe complications during childbirth. Maternal death is the death of a woman during pregnancy and up to six weeks after pre...

Penn State Health Celebrates Medical Pioneers During Black History…

Penn State Health marked Black History Month by honoring four medical trailblazers, Dr. Taffy Anderson, Dr. Samantha Butts, Lynette Chappell-Williams, and Grace Hochella, for their significant contributions to healthcare. Their work has paved the w...