Category : Lifestyle

Why we need more Black patient advocates

Decades after the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, health outcomes for Black Americans continue to be poorer than for non-Hispanic, white Americans. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2021 life expectancy at birth for Black Americans is 70...

Flint Mourns the Loss of ‘The People’s Councilman,’ Eric Mays, at 65

Flint stands united in sorrow following the passing of Councilman Eric Mays, a vibrant and dedicated servant to the community, who departed this world on Saturday. The city collectively felt the weight of this loss when the news of Councilman Mays...

Black History Month: Honoring Our Victories and Continuing Our Fight

As we come to the close of Black History Month, we have celebrated our history, our culture and our triumphs. I love the movies, awards programs, and theatrical performances that celebrate our ancestors’ accomplishments. We truly are a culture of res...

Michigan Tops U.S. in Online Gambling, Sees 22% Growth

Michigan has emerged as the leading state for online gambling, outpacing all others with a significant 22% increase in activity last year. The American Gaming Association’s recent findings reveal that the state witnessed a staggerin...

Black Fathers Embrace the Role of Stay-at-Home Parent

This post was originally published on Word In Black By: Bria Overs In a demonstration of engagement and support in education, thousands of fathers and male figures across more than 100 cities in 31 states accompanied their children to school last Sep...

Lorraine Hansberry’s Legacy: To Be Young, Gifted and Black

by& Gwen McKinney It was May 1, 1964, and celebrated playwright Lorraine Hansberry, addressing a group of teenage national essay winners, extolled the power of Blackness: “I speak with you on this occasion because you are young, gifted and black....

This Day in History: Young Muhammad Ali Knocks out Sonny Liston Feb 25

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The Vital Role of Healthcare Professionals in Improving Black Mate…

In the healthcare field, professionals are being encouraged to take a more hands-on role in improving Black maternal health. As per the guidance of Dr. Barfield, the DRH Director, the focus is to ensure that women feel heard and supported during pr...

Why They Run 2024: Disney Princess Half Marathon is full of stories of prayer, power, and passion

Tess Roberts (left) and Kay Hughston, friends from Fernandina Beach, Florida. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice ORLANDO, FL.- There were only two of them here now, but the other two were on their way. A quartet of first-time Disney Princess...

Trump wins South Carolina primary, as he closes in on the Republican nomination

(CNN) —& Former& President Donald Trump& won& South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary& Saturday, further tightening his grip on the nomination and leaving his last remaining major rival,& Nikki Haley, to consider her...

Paolo Banchero’s Last-Second Heroics Lifts Orlando Magic Over Detroit Pistons, 112-109

Paolo Banchero had only scored 12 points through the first 47 minutes and 59.2 seconds of the game. But with 0.8 seconds remaining and the score tied at 109-109, he hit a step-back 18-foot jumper from the left wing and was fouled by Detroit Pistons’...