By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Amidst the impending resumption of student loan payments in October, scammers are intensifying their efforts to exploit borrowers, with more than 350,000 […]
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A Prescription for Healing America’s Pre-Existing Condition
Being Black in America is hazardous to your health, and structural racism systematically exposes Black people to health-harming conditions, which can be addressed through racial healing and policy changes.
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She Reps: Christen Reyes
Christen Reyes is a BFA recipient from Howard University, a proud legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and a certified Horton Technique teacher. She has performed with Alfre Woodard at the Lincoln Memorial for Constitution Day and at the two Inaugural Celebrations for the re-election of President Barack Obama, as well as performing with Anthony Hamilton on TV1’s A Christmas Special.
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Is it the flu, a cold or COVID?Â
By Parkland Health Could your cough, runny nose or body aches indicate it’s the flu, a cold or COVID? These three sicknesses have at least two things in common: “It’s […]
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Teachers are becoming more educated, but salaries aren’t keeping up
High-educated teachers are seeing a decline in pay, even as more of them earn post-baccalaureate degrees, which is fueling a nationwide teacher shortage.
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Unions Put More Money in the Pockets of Black Folks
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Over 100 years, unions have helped Black families move into the middle class with increased wages and better working conditions. Before […]
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‘Respect your Phases,’ Alzheimer’s Disease and its effect on the Black Community
Caregiver Coach PAT Bailey is knowledgeable on the disease and the necessary caregiver process, as she works with the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) […]
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Black Excellence Social Club Presents Growncoming 2023 Gala: Celebrating Black Excellence and Empowerment
Experience elegance and empowerment at Growncoming 2023 Gala, an ode to HBCU alumni achievements and black excellence. Mark your calendars for September 29, 2023, as this soulful celebration will unfold […]
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AFRIMMA 2023 Set To Celebrate A Decade Of African Music Excellence
The 10th Edition of the biggest African Music Award Ceremony in Diaspora, The African Muzik Magazine Awards 2023 is set to celebrate African music excellence with much pump and pageantry. […]
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These Are the Top Books Black Teachers Want This School Year
Originally appeared in Word in Black By Maya Pottiger From “Pete the Cat” to “The Poet X,” these are the top books Black teachers are requesting at every grade level. […]