North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) is delighted to announce its collaboration with The Confidence Group, a prominent minority-owned construction and educational consultancy firm based in Dallas-Fort Worth, to […]
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Men About the Culture: Jade Tinner Uplifts Black Men Through Safe Spaces and Opportunity
Jade Tinner founded Men About the Culture and the Men’s Brunch to empower Black men and provide them with therapeutic spaces and opportunity.
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Soul Food for Thought: How Diet Disparity Impacts Black Health in America
Black chefs and community leaders are reimagining soul food classics with a focus on healthier cooking methods and ingredients, while Black vegans are advocating for plant-based eating as a form of empowerment and liberation.
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Dallas Wings Take Flight in Thrilling Season Opener Victory over Chicago Sky
The Dallas Wings opened their season with an 87-79 victory over the Chicago Sky, thanks to Arike Ogunbowale’s 14 fourth-quarter points and double-doubles from Natasha Howard and Teaira McCowan.
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She’ll Have You at Hello
The moment you hear her voice, you’ll instantly realize that you’re in the presence of a woman living in her purpose and on purpose, committed to unapologetically chasing it every day with […]
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Brittney Griner Reveals Harrowing Russia Experience, Life After Release in New Book
By ReShonda Tate Originally appeared in Word in Black Griner talks focusing on mental health, advocacy, and life after detainment in her new book. Brittney Griner, the perennial WNBA All-Star, […]
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Black Women’s Hair Loss: The Impact of Hairstyles and the Quest for Scalp Health
Black women are more likely to experience traction alopecia due to high tension hairstyles like tight braids, slick back buns, tight ponytails, etc., which can be detrimental for Black women who hold their hair with spiritual and cultural significance.
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A Tangled Web: Food Equity, Environmental Racism, and Reproductive Health in Black Communities
April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. In the United States, women in communities of color are left with unequal birthrights, as a history of systemic racism threatens their reproductive health.
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Biden Issues Executive Order to Propel Women’s Health Research Forward
President Biden signed an executive order to prioritize women’s health research and innovation, highlighting the need to bridge existing gaps in biomedical research that have left women underrepresented and their health needs insufficiently understood.
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A Woman of the People
Christie K. Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to equipping historically disadvantaged communities with the tools they need to succeed in business, and is led by Christie K. Moore, a former FBI forensic scientist and funeral industry entrepreneur.