Corporal punishment in US public and private schools is a constitutional practice that disproportionately affects Black and brown students in the South, contributing to educational disparities and other disparity-inducing actions.
Category: Health
Posted inMinority Health Month Special Edition
Empowering Black Women’s Health: Dr. Ruthie Olumba’s Wellness and Life Advice for Minority Health Month
In a soul-stirring conversation with Dallas Weekly, Dr. Ruthie Olumba shares the personal losses that shaped her calling, the urgent health truths Black women must confront, and why reclaiming our bodies and mental health is the ultimate act of self-love. From navigating grief to building trust with doctors, her message this National Minority Health Month is clear: healing starts with knowledge, vulnerability, and radical self-care.
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Georgia Flowers-Lee Sounds Alarm on Autistic Student Support
Black autistic students are experiencing a surge in diagnosis, but are being left without the support they need due to cuts in funding and staffing.
Posted inThe Weekend
Monday Newsletter: April 28, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, April 28th, 2025 News Local Spiritual Lifestyle Culture Health
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10 Ways to Embrace a Holistic and Sustainable Lifestyle
Holistic living is about balancing personal well-being with environmental care, and can be achieved through practices such as reconnecting with nature, ditching plastic, composting, adopting a minimalist mindset, choosing natural skincare, eating whole organic and local foods, unpluging and practicing digital detox, embracing energy efficiency, cultivating mindfulness and gratitude, and building community and sharing knowledge.
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Being Well in an Age of Health Misinformation
Navigating healthcare systems can be challenging, especially for Black communities, but learning how to evaluate sources and incorporate simple habits such as nutrition, movement, hydration, and sleep can help promote better quality of life.
Posted inThis Week
Friday Newsletter: April 25, 2025
Happy Friday, April 25th. Here are our top stories. Have a great weekend! Local Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial Events
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7 Tips to Get the Care You Need at the Doctor
Black Americans can advocate for themselves by preparing questions, taking notes, bringing a loved one, asking to record the conversation, making sure everything is documented, and thinking about who comes after them.
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This Family’s Journey Counters RFK’s Autism Claims with Truth and Joy
In response to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping comments about autism, this story highlights something often left out of the conversation: autistic adults. Isaac Lewis, a 20-year-old Black man who works at Walmart and finds joy in caring for his niece, lives a life that challenges stereotypes. His mother, Lashondra, reminds us that autism doesn’t end in childhood—and that every story on the spectrum deserves to be heard.
Posted inFood
91 Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches Ranked by Nutritional Value
Hers analyzed over 91 breakfast sandwich, wrap, and burrito options from the biggest fast food chains in the U.S. to discover what makes a menu item healthier than the available alternatives, ranking them based on calories, protein, trans fat, and net carbs.
