Category : Lifestyle

Meharry Medical College, others, address Black men’s health

J. Pharoah Doss: Disturbing Black generational divide on the demise of Affirmative Action?

& The 1996 presidential election was expected to be a landslide victory for incumbent President Clinton due to the strength of the economy. Affirmative Action became a contentious national campaign issue after California’s ballot proposition 209...

Supreme Court ruling: Immunity for Trump?

On Monday, July 1, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity for some of his conduct during his presidency in his federal election interference case. However, other actions may not be protected. This decision adds...

Overnight shooting at Saginaw convenience store leaves man dead

SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) – A shooting outside a convenience store in Saginaw early Tuesday left a 29-year-old man dead. The Saginaw Police Department says the shooting was reported around 1:10 a.m. at the Stop N Shop party store at 1227 Janes Ave...

California Diversity Awards Celebrates Achievements and Highlight Growth of Diverse Small Businesses

(CBM) – The California African American Chamber of Commerce, the CalAsian Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce hosted their third Annual Diversity Awards on June 27 in Sacramento. The awards luncheon celebrated corporate, l...

Opinion: The Time is Now to Invest in Black Women in California

Kellie Todd Griffin, Special to California Black Media Partners President and CEO Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute Kellie Todd Griffin OPINION (CBM) – California prides itself on its progressive values and its commitment to diversity a...

Non-Traditional Black Cultures Are Alive and Well

By Aswad Walker | Houston Defender | Word In Black This& post& was originally published on& Defender Network (WIB) – Surely, you’ve heard members of the Black nation say, “I’m jus’ keepin’ it one-hunnit.” Older sisters and br...

Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances

FILE – A Morehouse College student lines up before the school commencement, May 19, 2024, in Atlanta. With graduation season over, many college grads are embarking on summer internships or their first full-time jobs.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, F...

Examining the Ills of Alcohol Use Disorder

By Lindiwe Vilakazi | The Washington Informer | Word In Black This post was originally published on The Washington Informer(WIB) – Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that alcohol-related deaths have spike...

No shield required: ‘Captain America’ star Anthony Mackie’s own super power is swimming with sharks

By The Associated Press This image released by National Geographic shows actor/host Anthony Mackie wading in the Bayous near Violet, La., during the filming of “Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie.” (Brian Roedel/National Geographic via AP) (AP) &#...

Congress ‘Has a Role to Play’ in Setting National Voting Rights Standards

By Mark Hedin | Trice Edney Wire (TriceEdneyWire.com) – A series of contradictory rulings by the Supreme Court in cases involving redistricting highlight the need for Congress to set national voting rights standards. The first shots in...

With a Trump win, Republican judges will rule the courts — and our lives

By Keith BoykinWord In Black If you’re thinking of not voting in the November presidential election, let me give you one important reason why you should vote — the courts.Let’s say you’re a progressive who wants Medicare for All, the Green New Deal,...

Beyond the Basics: Targeted Supplementation for Health Concerns of Black Men

In pursuing optimal health, Black men face unique challenges and opportunities. While modern medicine continues to make remarkable strides, there’s a growing recognition of the value that targeted nutritional strategies and traditional healing practi...

Mississippi Lacks Black Doctors, Even as Lawmakers Increasingly Target Diversity Programs

JACKSON, Miss. — Jerrian Reedy was 9 when his father was admitted to the hospital in Hattiesburg, about two hours northeast of New Orleans, after sustaining three gunshot wounds. Reedy recalled visiting his dad in the intensive care unit that summer...

California budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state’s efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination a...

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