Category : Lifestyle

Why 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...

Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Keep Flights Running Smoothly

Photo Credit: Tomás Del Coro, Wikimedia Commons Spirit Airlines, the country’s largest budget carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a bid to cut debt and secure its future.& The South Florida-headquartered airline, which has...

How To Take Care Of Sensitive Black Skin During Fall

As the temperature falls, you must pay attention to more than keeping warm. If you have sensitive skin, this is the season where it needs a little extra care. To make things worse, certain conditions get worse in autumn so it’s important to take pre...

Pharrell Talks Bridging The Gap Between Black Businesses And Resources: “Galvanizing Is Key”

Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition Demo Day returned for its fourth year on Friday (Nov. 15) in NYC, with a stunning display of innovation and empowerment for Black and Brown businesses. The event celebrated 30 trailblazing Black and Hispanic entre...

BOOK REVIEW: John Lewis biography reminds us to get into some ‘good trouble’

You give, and you give, and you give. No problem. If you can be of service to your community, then that’s what you’ll do. You’ll volunteer where you’re needed. You’ll offer up your time to organize events and gather othe...

Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens Scholarship Fund honors legacy of education and empowerment

By Whitney O’NealPresident and CEOCincinnati Scholarship Foundation& & & In 2021, Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens, a highly respected figure in Cincinnati’s healthcare and community leadership, marked his retirement as the President and CEO of I...

New Clinical Trial Enrolling Patients in Dallas Offers Hope for People with Epilepsy

There is a new study evaluating a promising new treatment for epilepsy. Neurology Consultants of Dallas is currently seeking to enroll patients in this study, called Rise, between the ages of 18-75 who have been diagnosed with focal onset epilepsy an...

Dr. Colette Harris-Mathews Easily Wins Los Rios Board Seat

By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff WriterEducation champion Dr. Colette Harris-Mathews emerged from last week’s election victorious in her bid to become a Los Rios Community College District trustee.Harris-Mathews beat out opponent Ralph Merlett...

Sacramento Mourns Loss Of Spiritual Leader Dr. Ephraim Williams

By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff WriterSacramento’s faith-based community is mourning the loss of a “spiritual giant.”Dr. Ephraim Williams, pastor emeritus of Sacramento’s St. Paul Church, passed away Nov. 9 at age 91.Dr. Williams, a native of...

Sacramento Mayoral Race Tightens, But McCarty Win Is Forecast

By Robert Hansen | OBSERVER Staff WriterDr. Flojuane Cofer has closed the gap behind Assemblymember Kevin McCarty in the race for Sacramento mayor. But it’s likely not enough to overcome him, and at least one expert projects McCarty has sealed victor...

7 Natural Ways To Enhance Your Libido

‘Getting into the mood’ couldn’t feel further from reality, especially after having a baby. This is exactly where I found myself in the weeks—and even months—after my little one arrived. I found myself questioning everything: What’s wrong wi...

PUSH Excel Announces 35th Annual MLK Celebration: A Journey of Hope and Healing

PUSH for Excellence has announced plans for its 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, set to honor the civil rights leader’s enduring legacy. The two-day event begins with a Day of Service and Learning on Saturday, January 18, offering...

Habilitative Systems, Inc. to Host 4th Annual Race and Health Equity Awards on Dec. 12

From L-R: Dr. Terry Mason, Dr. Carol Adams, and Congressman Danny K. Davis will be among 10 individuals honored at the 4th Annual Race and Health Equity Awards Reception. Habilitative Systems, Inc., one of Chicago’s leading behavioral health and huma...

Tea Connoisseur: 10 Herbal Teas For Common Fall Illnesses

Oh, how I love a good bedside tea break. There’s something magical about sipping a warm cup of tea while cozied up in bed. It soothes the soul, warms the body, and fills your taste buds with comfort. That feeling of relaxation, of slipping into a ca...