By Zsana Hoskins, Howard University News Service Thanksgiving has a tragic history, yet many Black people across the nation still choose to celebrate it in their own way. Some reframe it as a day to spend time with family, while others shop. In an informal poll for this article, 45 percent of Black respondents, ages
By Kendall Lanier, NewsVision reporter He may just be a freshman, but a Howard Bison football player is proving he has winning moves. NewsVision reporter Kendall Lanier speaks to Eden James about creating his own legacy at “the Mecca.” The post More Than A Game: Freshman Football Standout Eden James Creates His Own Legacy at
By Devna Bose, The Post and Courier via The Associated Press After a student in his classroom had yet another outburst, Tyler Wright couldn’t bear to see him get written up again. Wright, then a student teacher at a Charleston elementary school, led the child out to the hallway for a chat. Within minutes, the
By Kendall Lanier, NewsVision reporter First Lady Jill Biden recently hosted a national roundtable at the White House to bring awareness to the fight against cervical and breast cancer. Music superstar Mary J. Blige, whose family has been impacted by the disease, took part in the event, which was co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer, mscatliffe@afro.com Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the winter holiday season. This time of year invokes warm images of families gathered for holidays, preparing to dig into feasts reminiscent of Norman Rockwell paintings or Big Mama’s table in the cult classic film, Soul Food. Unfortunately, the reality is that
By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium According to medical experts, stress can impact your health and some of the health disparities that exist today. Due to economic determinants, education, geography, the environment, lower quality care, inadequate access to care, the inability to navigate systems, and other factors, many African Americans may be impacted by stress
By Quam Odunsi, NewsVision reporter An estimated 615 million around the world people live with a mental health condition, and more than 20% of Americans. In the Black Community, addressing these disparities is challenging, but help is available. NewsVision reporter Quam Odunsi examines the issue. Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join the
By Toni Odejimi, Howard University News Service It was all about early voting again for Sen. Raphael Warnock who spoke at Omni Coffee and Eggs in Atlanta on Wednesday as a part of his “One More Time” runoff campaign. This is especially true on the cusp of his lawsuit win against Georgia state officials. Warnock
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