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Congressional leaders advocate for Rosa Parks Day Federal Holiday

The proposed legislation aims to designate December 1 as a federal holiday in honor of Rosa Parks, recognizing her pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. & by Stacy M. Brown As the nation approaches the 68th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ hi...

FIK FAMEICA TO CHAMPION THE SAFE SEX CONDOM CAMPAIGN

“We are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration that transcends the boundaries of entertainment – Fik Fameica a dynamic force in the industry and Kiss condoms in a campaign designed to resonate with the youth, promote safe sex, and ampli...

Addressing disparities and promoting prevention: understanding sudden cardiac death in college athletes

Collegiate athletes are some of the healthiest people around. Being a college student and excelling in a sport at a level that rivals professionals would make anyone feel invincible. Among all the challenges they face, one threat to take caution wit...

WATCH: ‘Koudmein Soufwiyé’ Hailed As A Resounding Success

On Sunday, November 19, in a remarkable display of community spirit over 150 residents of the Soufriere/Fond St. Jacques constituency participated in the much-anticipated, Koudmein Soufwiyé – an event that not only exceeded expectations but also left...

Malaria Consortium Celebrates 20 Years of Impactful Contributions in the Fight Against Malaria

Malaria Consortium, a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases, is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Over two decades, Malaria Consortium has played a pivota...

Saint Lucia National Youth Council Captures Four Awards

St Lucia has captured four awards at the inaugural Caribbean Youth Awards held in Jamaica last week. The awards were presented during a Caricom Youth Summit on the 22nd of November. The Caribbean Youth Awards was hosted by the Caribbean Regional Yout...

What’s Next as Water Works Ends $25,000 Monthly Contract With Minority Business Advocates

By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com The Birmingham Water Works Board this week cut ties with an agency tapped to improve the number of minority construction firms hired by the utility. The board Wednesday voted to end its $25,000 month-to-month con...

Birmingham Restaurateur Raquel Ervin to open Slide Café in Five Points on Dec. 2

By GRACE HOWARD bhamnow.com Chef Raquel Ervin, who appeared on Food Network’s Chopped, is one of the Birmingham area’s premier restauranteurs and will open SLIDE 2.0 Café on December 2 in Five Points. The opening will be held from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at...

Armed Gangs Move Into Rural Areas Of Haiti Amid Calls For Security Support

Gang violence in Haiti is on the rise with new alliances being forged and expansion into rural areas previously considered safe, warns a new UN report. The report, published on Tuesday by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN political missio...

CDC says America is at a crossroads with HIV/AIDS

On the eve of World AIDS Day, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a call for urgency and a collective commitment to ending the HIV pandemic in America. Agency officials said while there has been recent progress in HIV preven...

E. Faye Williams: Don’t get the two confused

(TriceEdneyWire.com)–—Recently I’ve heard more people than usual say, “I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving.” Let’s not get things confused, so don’t think you should stop there. Beware of how this country was brutally taken from Indigenous Peoples. It’s o...

WATCH: Saint Lucia Marine Police Put On Display In Castries Harbour

Saint Lucia’s Marine Police Unit continues to upgrade its operations in the fight against the illicit drug trade and other illegal activities. On Thursday, four Marine Police vessels put on an enterprising display at the Castries Harbour. The a...

Debate empowers student voices through meeting the real needs of the community

Dallas ISD debate coaches partnered with the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance to create Community Action Debate, a new debate format centered around local issues. With 158 Dallas ISD elementary and secondary campuses participating in the district’s deba...

Fort Worth groups partner to provide warm coats to children in Stop Six

The annual “Coats for Kids” giveaway, presented by Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck in partnership with Fort Worth ISD, will distribute coats to students in need within the district during the winter. On Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., stu...

Shopping feels like an addiction around the holidays for a reason. Experts explain why

(CNN) – ’Tis the season of sales and shopping – but are you confident you’ll be able to stop when you have enough? Between the decorations, feasts and gift-giving, the winter holidays give us plenty of reasons to spend money, which human brains f...