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HBCU President’s Classic celebrates leadership of Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University

With the annual Labor Day Classic only days away, the Defender Network is hosting a signature event to celebrate the leadership of Texas Southern University and Prairie View A & M University on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Sponsored by Amegy Ba...

HBCU Presidents Classic celebrates TSU, PVAMU

With the annual Labor Day Classic only days away, the Defender Network is hosting a signature event to celebrate the leadership of Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Sponsored by Amegy Bank...

Concern Over ‘Large Numbers’ Of Illegal High-Powered Weapons In Saint Lucia

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is concerned over the presence of illegal high-powered weapons on the Island, two of which Customs and Excise officials discovered in a barrel at Port Castries on Monday. The Customs officials found two AR...

ACLU urges cancellation of student debt

By Alaina Bookman With the U.S. Education Department nearing an announcement on a student loan cancellation program, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is advocating for a $50,000 loan cancellation per borrower, a push that will aid millio...

Big student loan forgiveness plan announced by Biden

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced detailed plans to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need — along with mea...

Only Black Woman-Owned Ice Cream Faces Triumph, Adversity

Photos: Chef Liz RogersTags:& Black Star NewsExecutive Chef Liz RogersCreamalicious Ice CreamAmerica's only Black-owned nationally distributed ice cream brandsharing Southern family heritage through her ice cream

How to Make a Family Time Capsule for Future Fun

Creative family projects are an excellent way to make memories and bring everyone together for some fun. If you haven’t already, making a family time capsule can be a wonderful chance to showcase everyone’s interests, record hopes for the future, an...

Cook Up Some Fall Flavor with These 7 Kid-Friendly Dishes

As the weather cools down, summer’s bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables diminishes. Fear not—the fall harvest has just begun! With so many delicious and healthy fruits and veggies in stores and farmer’s markets this time of year,...

Check Out These YouTube Channels for At-Home Science Experiments

“Everybody starts out as a scientist. Every child has the scientist’s sense of wonder and awe, ” said the astronomer Carl Sagan. (The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, 1998). Marie Montessori& also believed that childre...

It Starts with Me Teaches The Importance of Leadership & Love

Last Saturday at Galleria Dallas, Dr. Bernice King [lawyer, minister and youngest daughter of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King] and Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson [a children’s book author and motivational speaker] di...

Family-Friendly Leaf-Peeping Trips Across the Country

As the weather cools, it’s time to head outside for fun family adventures! Capitalize on the season by taking a cross-country leaf-peeping trip to see the fall colors change. Here’s everything you need to know to plan this memorable trip...

Trouble Falling Asleep? Try These Meditation Techniques

Ah, bedtime – you lie down, close your eyes, have a blissful night recharging away from the world’s stresses, and wake up refreshed the following day. If this ideal is far from your reality, don’t fret. Many people have difficulty fallin...

Best Protein-Packed Meals for Breakfast Lovers

Breakfast is the meal that sets the tone for the rest of the day. A delicious breakfast can provide the energy you need to face the day’s challenges. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, exercise, or even just make it through the day, e...

Slow Down the Signs of Aging with These Wrinkle Reduction Tips

Wrinkles are a natural part of aging. As we get age, our bodies produce less collagen and elastin, which help skin look young and firm. Even so, dehydration, environmental exposure, and toxins can negatively impact the appearance of your skin.&...

All the Different Ways You Can Do Yoga

Yoga is an ancient practice that combines focused breathing techniques, physical movement, and meditation or relaxation. While yoga began as a spiritual practice, it’s become commonplace in gyms and dance studios to promote students’ physical and me...