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The alarming escalation of drowning incidents among Black Americans has become an urgent public health crisis, particularly since 2019. Recent statistics reveal that nearly 40% of Black adults lack swimming skills, with Black youths facing a threefol...
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"Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" have once again captured the box office spotlight, following an unprecedented Memorial Day weekend. Alongside them, new releases like Sony's family-oriented "Karate Kid: Legends" and A...
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Research indicates that suicide rates among Black youth have surged by nearly 37% in recent years, with Black adolescents reporting higher attempts than their white and Hispanic counterparts. Additionally, Black and Native American students are 1.3 t...
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As the Senate engages in discussions over substantial changes to the recently passed House budget bill, experts and civil rights advocates raise serious alarms about its negative repercussions for Black Americans. The proposed budget cuts and tax inc...
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If one were to envision a quintessential Black superwoman, it would certainly be Sonja Prince-Ward. Juggling her role in an assisted living center, a governmental position, and spearheading her church's hospitality ministry, she epitomizes tenacity d...
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Stand-up comedian Nina G skillfully weaves her stutter and dyslexia into her comedy, transforming personal challenges into relatable humor. Yet, her mission transcends laughs; she champions representation in the arts. Based in Pleasanton, she emphasi...
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Emerging optimism marks the battle against cancer, highlighted at this year’s ASCO annual meeting, where leading pharmaceutical firms presented groundbreaking research that could redefine treatment for several aggressive cancers. Particularly profoun...
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A disturbing videotaped incident has incited widespread outrage as individuals from various backgrounds respond to footage capturing multiple white men assaulting a Black man while using racial slurs. The altercation took place late Friday night at P...
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Undergoing an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) examination can evoke substantial anxiety for numerous individuals. The confined space, the persistent clattering of the machine, and uncertainties surrounding the procedure can heighten feelings of clau...
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Approximately 6.5 million women in the U.S. confront endometriosis, but the situation for Black American women is often obscured by underdiagnosis. If you've been diagnosed, it’s vital to delineate topics to discuss with your healthcare provider befo...
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The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium proudly announces that Krystal Hardy Allen, an acclaimed entrepreneur, bestselling author, and CEO of K. Allen Consulting™, will serve as a keynote speaker at the highly anticipated 2025 Black Girls Dre...
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The Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center projects an average 7.5% tax increase for Americans should the 2017 tax cuts expire this year. President Donald Trump, however, claims the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's failure could result in a staggering “68% ta...
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In a crucial turn for California’s struggling cannabis industry, lawmakers cast a unanimous vote on Monday to halt an impending 25% tax increase, which threatened to exacerbate the difficulties faced by legal cannabis operators amid stiff competition...