Category : News Talk

Florida teen suffers fatal medical emergency, saves dad’s life with kidney

Shawn Glenn had many loved ones offer to help when he was diagnosed with kidney failure, but he always turned them down.“I wanted everybody around me … to be healthy just in case something happened to me,” the West Palm Beach, Florida father of five...

Caribbean ambassador proposes establishment of assembly to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery

David Comissiong, a high-level Caribbean ambassador, has voiced the need to establish an international special tribunal for seeking reparations related to transatlantic slavery. There is growing support among African and Caribbean nations for creati...

Q&A: Michigan Chronicle Sits with First Black Woman Michigan Supreme Court Justice, Kyra Harris Bolden

At the heart of every pivotal moment in civil rights and political movements, the spirit of “Black Girl Magic” has been palpable, with Black women leading the charge. Their journey is one defined by an alchemy of resilience, leadership, and an unwave...

Exclusive: Michigan Chronicle Sits with First Black Woman Michigan Supreme Court Justice, Kyra Harris Bolden

Group Black Launches She’s Good [For Real], A First-of-Its-Kind Platform Centered Around Black Women’s Health

She’s Good [For Real] will be powered by Everyday Health and serve as a critical educational resource for Black and other diverse women Tatyana Ali — five-time NAACP Image Award winner, singer, writer, producer, and activist — will...

Democrats kill California homeless camp ban, again

By Marisa Kendall | CALMATTERS (CALMATTERS) – For the second year in a row, Democrats today voted down a bill that sought to ban homeless encampments near schools, transit stops and other areas throughout California. Despite the fact that citi...

Black Maternal Health: Advocacy, awareness and answers

FLORIDA — Florida has some of the highest numbers of babies and mothers dying in the country — ranked in the top ten. However, maternal mortality is a worldwide issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in t...

Barristers’ Ball: DJ Envy Set to Headline Detroit’s ‘Best Party with a Purpose’

The Barristers’ Ball is much more than just a social gathering—it’s a celebration of Black legal professionals’ achievements, it’s a platform for networking and mentorship, and it’s an opportunity to support important causes. With its blend of...

Black Maternal Health Week and the California Black Women’s Health Project

By Raneisha StassinCalifornia Black Women’s Health Project California Black Women’s Health Project (CABWHP) is a statewide nonprofit committed to improving the health and wellness of Black women and girls through advocacy, education, outreach...

Can Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Solve the Black Maternal Health Crisis?

Today marks the last day of Black Maternal Health week, a time to raise awareness about thedeplorably high rate of maternal mortality among Black women in the United States. A key policy response has been to extend Pregnancy Medicaid (the type of Me...

Birth doula advocates for better Black maternal health outcomes

RALEIGH, N.C. – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than white women. Wednesday is the final day of Black Maternal Health Week, which is recognized...

Caught In The Crosshairs: Gun Violence Takes Its Toll On Black Community

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer Kejion Starkes was driving from an ex-girlfriend’s house in Natomas in February when someone fired a gunshot into his car, causing him to crash into the fence of a nearby school. Starkes was killed arou...

Festival of Freedom: Jewish Californians Prepare to Celebrate Passover

Edward Henderson | California Black Media (CBM) – Jewish families across California are preparing to celebrate Passover (also known as Pesach), one of Judaism’s most significant holidays, from sundown on April 22, to sundown on April...

Trump Fried Chicken

By Keith Boykin | Word In Black (WIB) – Years ago, when I worked for President Clinton, activists would often call me to complain about the administration’s policies. But when the same activists were invited to meet the President at the White House,...

1 in 4 Americans are physically inactive. Here’s how that impacts you as you age.

By Ali Hickerson | Stacker Canva (Stacker) – In 2024, nearly half (48%) of American adults made a New Year’s resolution to improve their fitness, according to a Forbes Health/OnePoll survey. It’s a good goal—because A...