Category : Lifestyle

American Airlines is raising checked-luggage prices

New York (CNN) —& Checking a bag on American Airlines will now cost you more than at every other major US airline. The carrier announced Tuesday that the& price& of the first checked bag on most flights is increasing to $40 for custom...

Boston activists want $5 billion in cash reparations for Black residents, report says

BOSTON, Mass. (TND) — Boston activists are pushing city leaders to issue $15 billion in reparations to its Black residents, including $5 billion of direct cash payments, the Boston Herald reported. The demands come from the Boston People’s Reparati...

The MSI Black Creativity Gala: A Celebration of Black Art and Elegance

Photo: Chicago Mayor’s Office On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Museum of Science and Industry captivated attendees with its annual Black Creativity Gala. Dignitaries, business leaders, artists, socialites and avid supporters of Black creators gathered...

Florida’s “Freedom Schools” empower black youth with history

By Reverend Dr. RB Holmes Jr.,& Chairman Teaching Our Own History “I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being, first and foremost, and as such, I’m for whoever and what...

‘Superwoman Schema,’ The Mental Health Syndrome That Is Disproportionately Affecting Black Women

Glenda Boone was disappointed at how distant her relationship with her oldest daughter became after she went from Miss to Mrs, according to Good Morning America. She assumed her firstborn’s new husband was the reason behind the shift, so it was sh...

Brazil, The Largest Western Hemisphere Recipient In Transatlantic Slave Trade, Begins Considering Reparations

Brazil, the country with the largest Black population outside of Africa, has entered a new stage in its slow process of addressing the legacy of slavery and racism in the country. But as the debate over reparations begins in Brazil, the country’s B...

Historic Early Voting Weekend in Michigan: Over 10,000 Cast Ballots in Presidential Primary

Michigan marked a significant milestone in its electoral process this past weekend as over 10,000 residents took to the polls for the state’s presidential primary, embracing the first opportunity for statewide early in-person voting...

Detroit Sets Sights on Its Own Iconic Landmark, Inspired by Hollywood’s Famous Sign

Detroit is set to pay homage to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with its own version of the famous hillside sign. The city plans to erect a 10-foot-tall “DETROIT” sign, poised between Wyoming and Central avenues along eastbound Interst...

Legislators wanted 1,100 reports on how California’s laws are working. Most haven’t arrived

(CALMATTERS) – Talk to any California legislator about the budget deficit the state is facing, and you might hear a familiar refrain: It’s not just about new programs. It’s also how well existing laws are working. But that can be difficult...

The Atlanta Voice – Media Kit 2024

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How some Black business owners are finding financial success on the road less traveled

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A local entrepreneur is among the Black business owners across the country finding success through franchise opportunities. “We don’t count calories in here,” Robert Chandler says of the Yonutz franchise locat...

Boston Group Demands $15 Billion in Reparations for Slavery, Citing City’s Role and Enduring Impact

A call for reparations has rung out in Boston where a local organization is demanding a $15 billion payout for the city’s role in slavery and the enduring discrimination that has followed. According to a statement obtained by Boston.com, the g...

Detroit’s Historic Gem, Michigan Central Station, Prepares for Grand Return

Mysterious Date Projection on Michigan Central Station Unveils Historic Reopening Day Within the pages of Detroit’s storied past, there are few structures as symbolic of Detroit’s rise, fall, and current resurgence as the Michigan Central Stat...

Introducing Just Security’s Series on Reparations in Russia’s War Against Ukraine

“Who pays for the terrible destruction wrought by war?” write Maggie Mills, Thomas Poston, and Oona Hathaway, in the first article in our series on reparations for Russia’s war against Ukraine, published today. Forthcoming articles will grapple wit...

2024 California Presidential Primary Election: A Look at the Black Candidates

By Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media (CBM) – The ballot for the 2024 California presidential primary election, set for March 5 — commonly called “Super Tuesday in political media speak — features leading presidential...