Category : Lifestyle

How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Could Transform Health Outcomes for Black Communities

A Holistic Health Perspective: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Opportunity to Heal Black Communities As a health and wellness practitioner and author of numerous books on health, wellness, and mental clarity, I am acutely aware—as are others in the holistic...

Early Black Friday Sales Have Begun—Here Are the 30 Best We’ve Found

WE’VE BEEN KEEPING you posted on the best sales all year long, from Prime Day price drops to surprise deals from our favorite retailers—and now, arguably the biggest savings event of all is finally here: November means Black Friday sales are o...

Iconic ‘First Lady of Children’s Music,’ Ella Jenkins, Passes Away at 100

Photo Credit: B. Richter Ella Jenkins, the iconic “First Lady of Children’s Music,” died Saturday (Nov. 9) at 100 years old. Her publicist told ABC 7 Chicago that Jenkins passed away at a senior facility in Chicago. Jenkins, who grew up on Chicago’s...

New York’s Commission on Reparations Having Meeting In Buffalo

Across several states around America, there has been a push to delve into the historical impacts chattel slavery has had on the nation and people who descended from slaves who still live in the United States. In the Empire State, the New York State...

Delayed Dreams: Detroit’s Riverfront Vision Stalls Amid Financial Challenges

Detroit’s west riverfront was supposed to be a vibrant space where families could gather, joggers could take in the waterfront views, and Detroiters could finally feel connected to their city’s natural beauty. Instead, that vision sits on hold. T...

Cowboys QB ‘Dak Prescott Is a Quitter!’ Inside Super Bowl Champ’s Outrageous Claim

Cowboys QB “Dak Prescott quit,” asserted one of the less eloquent of the panelists, former NFL wide receiver James Jones. “It’s crazy because it ain’t even like funny though. My man quitting on these dudes.” Mike...

The Illusion of Allyship. White Women, Your Yard Signs Mean Nothing to Me

By Dawn MontgomeryPolitical yard signs can symbolize intentions and allegiance. But this year, they’ve also symbolized betrayal. During this general election, Black women were led to believe that more White women would stand with us. Exit polls, howe...

National Youth H.O.P.E. Month Highlights Urgent Need for Housing Security

For many young people, being unhoused means facing a reality marked by constant instability, vulnerability, and limited options. Without a safe place to sleep, they move from couch to couch, sometimes relying on friends or distant relatives, and...

TSD@73: From first issue, The Tri-State Defender about ‘more than just printing news’

Editor’s Note: As The Tri-State Defender celebrates 73 years of publishing news and information for Memphis and the Mid-South, we’re looking back at key points in our history — starting with the origins of the newspaper itself. To underst...

Janelle Bynum Makes History As Oregon’s First Black Representative

Photo: Janelle Bynum For Congress Janelle Bynum has been projected to win a historic seat in Congress. On Friday (Nov. 8), Bynum was declared the winner of Oregon’s highly-contested 5th Congressional District race, per Oregon Live. Vote talli...

Amazon Has A Secret Sale On AirPods And Apple Watches Before Black Friday

When it comes to tech that can reliably get us through everything from tough workouts to long commutes, does anyone do it better than Apple? Whether we’re popping in a pair of AirPods before a long run (hello, marathon training!) or checking ou...

City of Chicago Announces $500-1K Grants For Students With Disabilities Through Diverse Learners Recovery Fund

In partnership with the Ada S. McKinley Community Services, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) urges Chicago families of K-12 students with disabilities to apply for the final round of grant funding through the Diverse Learners Re...

Cincinnati Pizza Week returns this week

ContributedCincinnati Pizza Week returns November 11-17 with $10 pizza deals at participating restaurants throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. For seven days, pizza lovers will have the opportunity to devour delicious pizza of all shapes, sizes, t...

As Trump Beat Harris in Presidential Race, Shocked and Baffled Justice Leaders Ask What it Says About America

By Hazel | Trice Edney Wire (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Civil rights leaders, racial justice advocates of all genres, and Democratic operatives are returning to the drawing board this week as Donald Trump has handily won his presential race against...

Meet the Woman Who Changed National Laws on Minority Hair Discrimination

By Dr. Patrise Holden | The Washington Informer | Word In BlackCornrows & Co. provides treatment for alopecia and products crafted by Pamela Ferrell for all hair textures and curl patterns. Credit: courtesy of Cornrows & Company(WIB) –...