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COLUMN: How to Maximize the Next 6 Months and Achieve Your Goals
Imagine it being July and you’re completely satisfied with the way your year has gone. Now, imagine it being July and you aren’t. Two things can be true. You can navigate in the same manner or you can...
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OP-ED: The PACT Act Fulfills Our Obligation to Veterans
By: Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn The United States has long been described as a nation of ideas. The founding fathers wrote that “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine...
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Veganism: Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Good for Business
By Niya Harris | The Burton Wire In the last 10 years, the plant-based meat industry has skyrocketed, and vegan restaurants have been popping up in mass numbers across the globe. Most people have heard...
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PRESS ROOM: National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP) Unite Against...
Experts Ask Government for Racial Impact Study Before a Federal Menthol Ban WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 22, 2023 – The National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP), a group of Black and Hispanic law...
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Thousands of Black Californians Have Lost Their Health Insurance — Don’t Lose...
By McKenzie Jackson California Black Media Five percent of the 225,231 Californians who lost their Medi-Cal coverage in June were African American. According to numbers from the California Department...
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EVENT: The Journey Home — A Comprehensive Discussion on the Power of Planning
Join us, valuable stakeholders and experts on September 19, 2023 at 9 a.m. for a deep dive into topics, including: the value of end-of-life planning; tips on financial planning; and the impact of...
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September is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month: Active with AFib,...
(NewsUSA) – By 2030, an estimated 12.1 million Americans will experience a common heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib), sometimes felt as an irregular or fluttering heartbeat. (CDC) Even...
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Commentary: Bridging the gap: cancer prevention for communities of color
By U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04) Cancer is a formidable adversary, no matter where it strikes here at home or across the world. But it’s a battle that at-risk communities like yours and mine often...
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New Food Hub Coming to Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center
By Kiana Gums, communications director for Oakland City Council District 6. Business leaders and city, county and state representatives gathered to celebrate the more than $1.7 million investment into...
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Youth Mental Health Care: California’s Investments May Still Not Be Enough
By Aldon Thomas Stiles, California Black Media In August, The Children’s Partnership hosted a mental health panel centered around the voices of young girls and women of color. The session was...
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Domestic Abuse Discussed During a Paint & Sip Event at Marin City Gallery
By Godfrey Lee Domestic Violence and its signs were discussed at a Paint & Sip event held at the Marin City Art Gallery on Sunday, October 30. The Paint & Sip instructor, Olubori Babaoye, a...
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OP-ED: 3 Ways to Be a Reproductive Justice Voter on Election Day
By Marcela Howell, President & CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda No matter what happens on Election Day, we know that Black women will turn out in force....
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Fauci to step down in December
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Dr. Anthony Fauci, who quickly became the face — and, for many, the voice of reason — of the federal government’s response to the...
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COMMENTARY: Tell the Supreme Court: We Still Need Affirmative Action
By Ben Jealous One of the great joys of my life is teaching. I’m fortunate to teach classes on social justice at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most respected schools in the country. Penn...
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What Parents Should Know About RSV, A Respiratory Virus
By Frederick Kuo As RSV cases continue to spike across parts of the U.S. — with some areas nearing seasonal peak levels — those typical “bugs” your child brings home may have you feeling on edge. With...
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Inland Empire Health Officials Warn of Increased Cases of RSV in Children
Last Updated on November 15, 2022 by BVN Breanna Reeves | State and local health officials have issued health advisories as cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other illnesses […] The post...
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World AIDS Day: Rapid Tests at LGBTQ Center
By Dianne Anderson | Precinct Reporter News Group It’s one thing to be Black, Latinx or a woman trying to seek adequate healthcare for any problem, and it’s another to be any of those in addition to...
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World AIDS Day 2022: Get on the Healthy Love Bus
By Dianne Anderson | Precinct Reporter News Group It’s one thing to be Black, Latinx or a woman trying to seek adequate healthcare for any problem, and it’s another to be any of those in addition to...
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When Your Friends Do Not Understand Your Mental Health
By Stan Popovich, Houston Forward Times Contributor Do you struggle with your mental health and have a difficult time in getting the people you know to be more understanding? In some cases, your...
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Inspired by Dick Gregory, This D.C. Vegan is Still Teaching a Healthy Diet By...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When Dick Gregory died in 2017 at the age of 84, many chose to remember his comedic genius. Most properly credited him...
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