Category : Lifestyle

4 Book Campaigns Bridging the Reading Literacy Divide

By Aziah Siid | Word In BlackPhoto by Pixabay: Books in black wooden book shelf(WIB) – Experts have long considered reading the cornerstone of K-12 education. Besides helping practice literacy basics — letters, words, sentence structure — and h...

How California keeps transgender student athletes on the court as bans unfold across the country

By Desmond Meagley and Amy Elisabeth Moore | CALMatters Despite broad protections for transgender student athletes, California has become the latest battleground in the growing national movement to remove them from women’s college sports. In one cas...

Givaudan discusses reparations, moving facility after deadly explosion in Louisville

Frustrated neighbors gathered at United Crescent Hill Ministries on State Street to express their concerns following a deadly explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility on Payne Street. The blast, which occurred last Tuesday, resulted in...

Sanford Health President says healthcare won’t be affected by the company’s acquisition

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Late last week, Sanford Health announced they would be taking control of multiple health centers throughout the Black Hills, leaving many to wonder what this mean’s for healthcare after the transition. Sanford Health...

The Cincinnati “almost, should’ve, could’ve, would’ve” Bengals; let’s talk Reds

By Matthew McAdowHerald ContributorEvery single week, the Bengals find a way to disappoint the fans, make me go to bed angry, and shock the NFL fanbase on a new let-down in epic fashion.& In this week’s fun episode, Evan McPherson misses two fie...

Kennedy’s shift reflects populist media influence

By Rachel Meade, Boston University Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a onetime Democrat, endorsed Trump on Aug. 23, 2024, after ending his independent presidential bid. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of H...

Trump May Give Reparations To White People, Black People Consider Leaving X After Elon Musk Joins Trump’s Cabinet, Ways Black People Can Find Unity During Current Political Climate, Red States Want To Change Their Vote And More Post-Election Stories

President-Elect Donald Trump’s upcoming second administration has folks on edge wondering what he will implement next. According to a resurfaced video, it sounds like Trump is planning to bring reparations to the U.S. federally — but it...

Independence Police Slaughter Mother & 2-Month Old Infant in Botched Domestic Dispute Call

Left: Independence police storm apartment building with handguns & rifles, Right: Mitchell, Maria & Baby Destiny smile in a photo **TRIGGER WARNING, Violence Against Women, Police Brutality, Homicide** INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI — Two-mont...

Dallas ponies up $8 million for Forest Theater’s 100-year-old pipes and other outdated infrastructure

SMU students tour the historic Forest Theater. Photo by Annette Nevins The City of Dallas took a significant step towards restoring the historic Forest Theater on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard with an $8 million grant for infrastructure update...

HIGHLIGHTS: Best In Black Awards 2024 was a night to remember

The 2024 Best in Black Awards was a night to remember, celebrating the achievements of Memphis’s most outstanding Black-owned businesses, community leaders, and creatives. Held at the Central Station Hotel, the event brought together a vibrant crowd...

Snake-bit Bengals nightmare season continues

By Conrad ClowersHerald Sports Writer& & & & & Halloween has now past. How apt is it that the Bengals have Halloween colors of orange and black? I don’t remember a time where Cincinnati has lost the same way so consistently. You...

VP Records: Max Romeo’s ‘Every Man Ought To Know’ Album Being Re-Released

By VP Records Photos: VP Records\Peter Simon\Wikimedia Commons To celebrate Max Romeo’s 80th birthday this year on the 22nd of November we are re-releasing one of his early albums, “Every Man Ought To Know,” produced by Bunny ’Stri...

This Clinical Trial Tested Eye Drops to Prevent Cataracts

A revolutionary breakthrough in cataract treatment is on the horizon, with the emergence of C-KAD, a new eye drop therapy. This innovative solution targets the root cause of cataracts, the accumulation of protein buildup on the lens of the eye. By...

Hidden Hazards: Unique Stroke Triggers in Black Women’s Lives

Stroke, the silent assassin, strikes without warning, forever altering lives in its path. For Black women, the threat is especially pronounced, lurking beneath the surface of unique risk factors that often evade our attention. From pregnancy complic...

Why Viewpoint Diversity – Not DEI – Is Great for Our Country

Project 21 Ambassador, Craig DeLuz appeared on News Talk St. Louis with Vick Porcelli and Ken Williams to discuss the 2024 Presidential Election and the dual aspects of diversity. He explained why diversity is beneficial for the nation by bringing...