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NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat: Uniting African-American County Officials for Empowerment and Advocacy

MIAMI, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) proudly announces the NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat, scheduled to convene from April 25-27, 2024. In the heart of downtown Miami, the...

2024 Olympic Games: Federations Critical Of World Athletics Prize Money

By Dan Roan\BBC sports editor Photos: World Athletics A group of international sports federations say World Athletics’ decision to award prize money at the Paris Olympics “undermines the values of Olympism and the uniqueness of the Games...

7 Medical Factors Impacting Your Ability to Conceive

Embarking on the journey to parenthood is an exciting chapter filled with dreams of tiny toes and sweet lullabies. However, for some, this path may come with unexpected twists and turns. If you’ve been wondering about the secrets to making con...

Texas is struggling to diversify its mental health workforce as the state becomes less white

Lynette Carrillo felt alone. Looking around at her small doctoral psychology class at Texas Woman’s University in 2021, she realized she was the only Spanish speaker.At that point, Carillo had almost grown used to it. After nearly a decade pursuing d...

Tlingit & Haida receives $100,000 in reparations towards community healing – Local First Media Group

Photo provided by Tlingit & Haida Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has received $100,000 from Kuneix Hídi Northern Light United Church (KHNLUC) congregation of Juneau, AK. The Native M...

My Story: “Diagnosed At Age 9, But I Didn’t Let That Stop Me”

& Dorian booked his first series in 1996 co-starring, as parapsychologist Diamont Teague, on the weekly syndicated dramatic series “Baywatch Nights”. This led to several guest star appearances on prime-time TV series such as “L...

CARICOM Will Celebrate International Girls In ICT Day On April 25

By CARICOM Photos: CARICOM The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will celebrate International Girls in ICT Day this year with a hybrid event on 25 April 2024, that will be anchored at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana. The CARICOM Girls in...

Kids Deserve Better

By The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Did you know that blood cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis for children, accounting for 40% of pediatric cancer cases? In fact, nearly 55,000 children and adolescents in the United States currently ha...

Growing movement by Black farmers seeds plan to honor land, ancestors while cultivating better health

Dina Newman wanted to reclaim Black growers’ seat at the table — helping an overlooked community in Kansas City create their own healthy and affordable food systems to nourish themselves. Dina Newman, Kansas City Black Urban Growers (KCBUGS) “When...

Ethical Society Of Police Endorses Jay Ashcroft For Missouri Governor

By Ethical Society of Police Photos: Twitter\Facebook\Wikimedia Commons The Ethical Society of Police is endorsing Jay Ashcroft for Missouri Governor because he has committed to bringing ESOP’s voice to the table, so we can advocate for our me...

Homemade Baby Food: Simple Recipes & Storage Tips

Baby food, assortment of fruit and vegetable puree, flat lay, top view In the world of newborn care, the decision between handmade and store-bought baby food is critical and weighs heavily on the minds of many parents. While convenience is important,...

More Student Loan Debt Relief: Biden-Harris Administration Releases First Set of Draft Rules to Provide Debt Relief to Millions of Borrowers

The Biden-Harris Administration today released its first set of draft rules that propose to provide student debt relief for tens of millions of borrowers across the country. These plans were announced last week by President Biden in Madison, Wisconsi...

Detroit Roars with Pride: Mayor Duggan Proclaims April 25th as Honolulu Blue Day in Detroit Ahead of 2024 NFL Draft

Detroit really knows how to show team spirit, and there’s a lot of anticipation for the upcoming NFL Draft. It’s an event that’s bringing even more energy to our city. Around here, wearing Honolulu Blue isn’t just for game days—it’s a yea...

CAIR Condemns Biden’s Veto Of Palestine UN Membership. Says Security Council Should Be Reformed Or Abolished

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, last night condemned the Biden administration’s veto of a U.N. resolution that could have resulted in full United Nations membershi...

Jamaican government remains committed to getting reparations for slavery

A SENIOR Jamaican government minister has said the country remains committed to demanding reparations for slavery. Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, said the government will be seeking reparations for the...