Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Wendy Williams, changes the brain – research is untangling its genetic causes

by Fen-Biao Gao, UMass Chan Medical School Around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. On Feb. 22, 2024, it was revealed that former talk show host Wendy Williams had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dement...

Marriage is not as effective an anti-poverty strategy as you’ve been led to believe

Despite the popular guidance, marriage can be an economic risk for single parents with unstable partners. simarik/iStock/Getty Images Plus by Eleanor Brown, Fordham University; June Carbone, University of Minnesota, and Naomi Cahn, University of Virg...

How having conversations with children builds their language — and strengthens family connections

Intentionally integrating vocabulary into conversations from topics children are curious about helps grow children’s language skills. (Shutterstock) by Kimberly Hillier, University of Windsor Parents and caregivers of school-aged children are all too...

How apartheid, European racism and Pelé helped cultivate a culture of diversity in US soccer that endures into Messi-era MLS

Patrick ‘Ace’ Ntsoelengoe in action for the Toronto Blizzard. Tony Bock/Toronto Star via Getty Images by John M Sloop, Vanderbilt University North America’s most diverse professional league kicks off on Feb. 21, 2024, as Major League Soccer returns a...

Rudy Giuliani appealing $148 million settlement to 2 Black women in Georgia

The two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani can only hope that Rudy Giuliani doesn’t get out of paying the settlement, especially since he has continued to spread the lies that lead to th...

Going Blond: How to use light-toned wood in your home

(NewsUSA) – They say blonds have more fun, but there are non-frivolous reasons for choosing pale or light-finish hardwoods for floors, cabinetry, paneling, and millwork in your home. “Many species of Real American Hardwood®—white oak, maple, b...

C.L.E.A.N. Holds Skills Workshop To Prepare Students For Summer Jobs

"C.L.E.A.N., a youth mentoring program in Norfolk, hosts a job skills workshop to equip students with the tools they need for summer internships, emphasizing leadership skills and community impact." #CLEANyouth #JobSkills #SummerJobs #NorfolkCommun...

Company Brings Glass Recycling Back to Return to Birmingham Next Month

By Pat Byington | Bham Now The wait is over. New-Orleans-based Glass Half Full is launching their curbside glass recycling program in several Birmingham neighborhoods in March. They also intend to offer a free drop-off location in the near future....

UAB Launches Global Seal of Biliteracy Program for Anyone in the Community

By Shannon Thomason | UAB News People in the University of Alabama at Birmingham community who speak another language can now earn a Global Seal of Biliteracy, an internationally recognized proficiency credential. The Global Seal recognizes and c...

From Lagos to the National Spotlight: Fisk University Art Major Featured in Target’s Black History Month Design Contest

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Sopuruchi Ndubuisi, an exceptionally talented Fisk University Art major with a concentration in Design, is in the national spotlight. Ndubuisi’s unique design, “To Be Black Is,” has not o...

To Be Equal: How uninsured and underinsured Americans can access free COVID-19 vaccines

Getty Images Stock Photo by Marc Morial (TriceEdneyWire.com)—“We have more tools than ever to protect against serious COVID-19 disease and death, but we must make sure everyone has equitable access to those tools.”—CDC Director Mandy Cohen COVID-19 v...

Tennessee Claims 7 Spots on List of Nation’s Worst Traffic Bottlenecks

WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute recently released its 13th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, and seven Tennessee locations made the top 100, including one in the top 10....

Metro Council Announces Public Meetings to Discuss Housing Affordability Crisis

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Eight pieces of legislation aimed at addressing the city’s current zoning policy and housing affordability crisis are before the Metro Council. With the intent to impact zoning policy and increase the amount of “Missing...

Nashville Chamber Announces 2024 Leadership Public Education Cohort

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 2024 cohort of Leadership Public Education, a 6-month public education leadership development program that empowers individuals with the knowledge and skills to serve...

Porsha Williams files for divorce from Simon Guobadia

Photo: Getty Images Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia have split 15 months after saying, “I do.” According to People, the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum filed for divorce from Simon on Thursday (February 22) in Atlanta, Georiga. While...