Category : Lifestyle

‘Come one, come all’: Local Black business panel to come together Thursday

PALMER TWP., Pa. — Networking, shared experiences and business strategies in an ever-changing economy — all while surrounded by art. The African American Business Leaders Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold “Black Wall...

CDC, Experts Say Fluoridated Water Is Safe, Contrary to RFK Jr.’s Warnings

The mineral fluoride, at the right dose, has been shown to& reduce& the risk of tooth decay. Based& on studies demonstrating this in children drinking naturally fluoride-containing water, individual cities in the U.S. began to add fluori...

No Suspects After Mother Of Two Is Killed At A Well-Trafficked Greenhaven Shopping Center

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer Chasity Sparkman, 26, was shot and killed on Feb. 14 in the Sacramento neighborhood of Greenhaven, according to her family. Courtesy of Vanessa Renee-Adams A woman was shot at Florin Road and Greenhav...

Black-owned grocery store in west suburbs opens doors to Black entrepreneurs: ‘We very seldom get awareness’

As part of Black History Month, one entrepreneur offered space in her west suburban grocery store Saturday to other Black small business owners, giving them a venue – and opportunity – to reach more potential customers. Melody Winston, senior execut...

Experts Say Proposed Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Rules Not an EPA ‘Ban’ on Gas-Powered Cars

Pending regulations under review by the Biden administration could greatly increase the number of electric vehicles sold in the U.S. But if implemented, the proposals to reduce tailpipe emissions and raise the fuel efficiency standards of cars and t...

CA Legislature Introduces 2,124 Bills. They Include Voter ID, Reparations, Daylight Savings Time – GV Wire

■Last year, state legislators introduced more than 2,600 bills (most in a decade) and passed 1,046. ■Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 890 bills and vetoed 156 in 2023. ■Bills introduced at this year’s deadline deal with voter ID and daylight savings time....

Black History Month Minute: Local Bustling Businesses

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Did you know, before segregation ended, African Americans had to make due and prosper in the face of hardships and adversity for the community to thrive. Many proud black neighborhoods in North Central Florida resemb...

Fifth Annual ACBN Legacy Symposium Designed to Build Generational Wealth for Black Businesses

2024 ACBN Legacy Symposium Flyer ACBN Media Logo 2024 ACBN Legacy Symposium Flyer half page Black business owners are slated to attend the ACBN Legacy Symposium sponsored by Alterna Savings on Saturday March 2nd at Sheridan College in Mississ...

5 Factors That Predict When a Migraine Will Strike

Migraines are complex and often unpredictable, making it challenging for you to anticipate when an attack might occur. However, certain factors have been identified that can increase the likelihood of a migraine episode. By understanding the...

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Willie Mays hits home run with record-breaking contract

Many people ask why players play the game. Some athletes give a token line talking about how much they love the game they play. But in reality, we all know the money is key to them playing a game they grew up playing. And over the years, sports s...

Chevrolet and NNPA offer $10k scholarship to HBCU students

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a bid to amplify Black voices and highlight diverse stories, Chevrolet, in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), invites budding jo...

Dozier School for Boys victims may finally receive reparations

A proposal to grant reparations to victims of abuse at several former Florida reform schools is moving through the legislature. Hundreds of children who attended the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna and the Okeechobee School were mentally, physica...

Hidden Gems in Black History: African Iron Metallurgy & Toolmaking

Ancient Africans made great strides in the fields of metallurgy and toolmaking. Steam engines, metal tools and artifacts, carbon steel, nails, glue, iron and copper tools and weaponry, bronze artifacts, and carbon steel are all part of this category...

Meet Three FemTech Founders Closing The Racial Health Gap For Black Women

The US healthcare system is riddled with disparities in levels of access, quality of treatment, and overall outcomes varying by race and gender. Unfortunately, Black women disproportionately occupy the disadvantaged side...

Health Disparities in the Black community

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