Category : Lifestyle

Democratic governors double down on Trump strategy

While officials and residents of the District of Columbia gear up for a MAGA Republican takeover of the federal government, a large group of Democratic governors met in California to solidify a defense against certain attacks from Donald Trump’s inco...

Jordan Neely’s Killer Acquitted By “Justice” System That Criminalizes And Devalues Black Life

Are we really surprised by this inhumane verdict where a white man is acquitted for killing a distressed homeless and hungry Black man?We’re being told this jury was an “anonymous jury,” though we hear that the said jury makeup was seven women and f...

New York City Comptroller: “Jordan Neely’s Death Is An Indictment Of Broken Systems…Daniel Penny Is Not A hero.”

Photos: YouTube Screenshots New York, NY—New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement on the verdict in the death of Jordan Neely: “Jordan Neely’s death is an indictment of broken systems that failed to provide h...

2024 in Review: 7 Questions for CAAASA

Edward Henderson | California Black MediaDr. Adam Clark, President of CAAASAThe California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) is a group of educational leaders from across the state. The organization is commit...

PLC Light School Shines: Free Evening Classes for Detroit, Powered by StockX & Pistons

Image courtesy of Pensole Lewis College Creativity meets community, Pensole Lewis College (PLC Detroit), the nation’s only design-focused Historically Black College and University, has unveiled a transformative initiative: PLC LIGHT SCHOOL. Thi...

Zepbound Outperforms Wegovy in Weight Loss Clinical Trial

(HealthDay News) — Zepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has outperformed its main competitor, Wegovy, in a clinical trial funded by Lilly. “Given the increased interest around obesity medications, we conducted this...

Tonight: DOJ hosts virtual town hall in wake of bombshell MPD report

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is inviting Memphis residents to participate in a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the findings of its recent investigation into the Memphis Police Department (MPD). The event will take place tonight, December...

Book Review: Meet the black folks from the mountains of Appalachia in ‘Affrilachia’

By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Special to The Tri-State Defender “Affrilachia: Testimonies” by Chris Aluka Berry with Kelly Elaine Navies and Maia A. Surdam c.2024, University of Kentucky Press $50.00 252 pages An average oak tree is bigger around than two...

How Does Age Affect Sickle Cell?

Growing up with sickle cell disease may seem like a never-ending battle. It can get rough, from constant blood transfusions to the overwhelming fatigue you feel daily. But, by the end of this article, you will have an idea of what to expect, along w...