11-03-2024
The head of the NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to reconsider their decisions to attend public colleges and universities in Florida, challenging a new state policy that bars those institutions from using government funds on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. In a letter sent Monday to current and future student-athletes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NAACP leader Derrick Johnson... Read more
06-03-2024
The landscape of black-owned businesses in the United States has undergone significant transformations over the past century. From the early 20th century to the present day, the trajectory of black entrepreneurship has been influenced by various socio-economic factors, including racial segregation, civil rights movements, and economic policies. In this article, we delve into the comparative analysis of black-owned businesses from... Read more
18-03-2024
With an estimated 61,000 new cases every year (American Cancer Society, 2024a), endometrial cancer has become an increasingly threatening cancer to people in the U.S., and we’re still not talking about it enough. Endometrial cancer (also known as uterine cancer)...
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Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazing figure in American politics, known not only for her groundbreaking achievements as the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress but also for her distinctive style and presence. Chisholm’s style was a...
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Shirley Chisholm, Brooklyn-born with a distinct British West-Indian accent, shattered barriers by becoming the first Black woman to seek a major party’s nomination for president. Her prominence started in 1968 when Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the United States...
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Lansing State Journal Columnist Graham Couch picks each region of the NCAA men's basketball tournament and the national champion.
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The biggest month in college basketball is finally here.
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Six Big Ten teams made the NCAA Tournament.
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Source: Isaiah Vazquez / Getty March Madness is one of the most unpredictable times in sports every year. The tournament where every possession, loose ball, and...
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Source: Kyrina Mull Kyrina Mull’s innate talent for aligning brands with their audience began at a young age. The self-proclaimed southern girl’s fascination with brands and...
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Source: NurPhoto / Getty TikTokers should beware of a new bill that advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives last week and could result in the...
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Tennessee lawmakers have proposed a bill that would require pharmacies to inform customers of the lowest price available for their prescriptions.
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A woman who was gifted a chocolate Easter egg as a child during World War II held onto the item until her dying days. Now...
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Uber said "our thoughts go out to the victim's family" after a 1-year-old girl was run over by driver who was dropping off her family...
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Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. has yet to confirm a running mate but said on Tuesday that he would never choose someone “based on how much money they have.” “We, our campaign is one of the principal priorities of...
Read more18-03-2024
The Summer Olympics will no longer ban its athletes from private intimacy, eschewing 2020 rules brought on by the COVID pandemic. Olympics Village Director Laurent Michaud told Sky News on Tuesday that its Paris athlete accommodations will be stocked with...
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Congressional leaders have struck a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the remainder of fiscal year 2024, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill, closing out the six bills due by Friday’s shutdown...
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Shares are mixed in Asia after the Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years, ending a longstanding...
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Five states will hold presidential primaries as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump continue to lock up support around the country after becoming...
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The U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Antony Blinken will underscore Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to its alliance with the Philippines on Tuesday as he...
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