By Shewanda Riley A number of years ago, I had surgery that quite frankly terrified me. The surgery was necessary, but I was extremely nervous. I wasn’t concerned as much […]
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Prison Contractor Accused of Billing Texas Millions for Inmate Treatment Programs it Didn’t Provide
By Jolie Mccullough Originally appeared in Texas Tribune Before being released on parole, most Texas prisoners must complete treatment programs like life skills or addiction therapy. Private prison operator Management […]
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StellaVia uses “Fashionable Science” for Women to Manage Menopause
By Jess Washington Let’s be honest, we don’t talk enough about menopause. Growing up as young women, we are prepped about our physical body transformation, we are talked to about […]
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How to Take Control of Your Credit
First, it’s important to know the difference between your credit score and your credit report. Your credit score is based on the items found on your credit report, similar to […]
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Black Women Die at Higher Rates From Breast Cancer Than Most
Black women are still at a 40% higher risk of death from breast cancers than white women due to systemic racism and barriers to early diagnosis. Originally appeared in New […]
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Saving and Managing Economic Uncertainties
Here’s what to ask when saving for the unexpected. Finances are different for everyone, and so are the life events we all go through. An emergency fund is your financial […]
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President Biden Is Fixing the Family Glitch in Obamacare Subsidies
The Biden-Harris administration announced a new plan to repair a glitch in the Affordable Care Act subsidies, making the program easier for those with employer-sponsored healthcare.
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Brett Favre and the Mississippi Welfare Scandal
By Tyler Carter Mississippi continues to be in the national spotlight after recent allegations levied against one of the state’s native sons’ in Brett Favre. Favre, a Kiln native has […]
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Report Reveals ‘A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice’
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia According to new Sentencing Project research, diverting youth from juvenile court involvement should be a central focus in reducing racial […]
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A Pathway for Black Wealth
Black businesses are an essential part of the economy. As one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. economy, Black businesses contribute an estimated $200 billion to the national economy annually. Research shows that entire […]
