By Shirley L. Smith Originally appeared in Word in Black Advocates say we can better support students by making grief training and counseling available in all American schools. The COVID-19 […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Flight 2023
By Shewanda Riley The last couple of weeks have been full of news stories discussing the pleasures and perils of holiday travel. For those who chose to travel by airplane, […]
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Broken hearts lead to Broken Traditions in Uvalde as Mata family Celebrated First Holidays without Tess
By Uriel J. Garcia Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The Matas never celebrated Day of the Dead before; this year they built an altar at the grave of 10-year-old […]
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Biden Administration Announces Plans to Drastically Reduce Homelessness Nationwide
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA In major U.S. cities, officials have either ramped up or dialogued about efforts to reduce homelessness, with New York City Mayor Eric […]
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Survivors of Gangs and Gun Violence, These Women Now Help Others Navigate Grief
By Cara Anthony Originally appeared in Kaiser Health News When April Roby-Bell joined the Gangster Disciples in middle school, the street gang treated her like family when she felt abandoned […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Loving the Most
By Shewanda Riley “The one who loves least controls the relationship.” I can’t remember who said this however, this saying has always resonated as one of the most truthful statements […]
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Brittney Griner is Home but How Welcoming is America?
Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown For varying reasons, Griner’s return home last week resonated with so many. The images remain surreal. WNBA Star Brittney Griner walked across […]
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Brittney Griner Freed
The deal to release Griner was consummated a week ago in the United Arab Emirates. Biden said Griner’s expected home within 24 hours. “It’s a good morning,” the president exclaimed at a news conference where Vice President Kamala Harris and Griner’s wife, Cherelle, stood close. “After months of being unjustly detained and held under intolerable circumstances, she’s coming home,” Biden asserted.
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Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Begin With The Research
By Melba Newsome Improving lung cancer outcomes in Black communities will take more than lowering the screening age, experts say. Disparities are present in everything from the studies that inform […]
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Charles Rice Elementary student receives surprise visit and gift from Dallas Cowboys player
A third-grade student at Charles Rice Learning Center in South Dallas received a surprise visit Tuesday afternoon. Dallas Cowboys’ Demarcus Lawrence showed up to the school with a gift for […]