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Walking Pneumonia Cases Surge Nationwide, Impacting Children and African Americans Disproportionately

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections—commonly called “walking pneumonia”—across the United States. The illness, a milder form of pneumonia, is affecting children in unprecedented numbers, with cases rising since June, according

Biden Announces $1 Billion in Humanitarian Aid and $600 Million for African Infrastructure Investments

During his visit to Angola, President Joe Biden announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid to assist Africans displaced by severe droughts and food insecurity, alongside $600 million in new U.S. investments in infrastructure projects under the Lobito Trans-Africa

Democratic Senators Urge Biden to Restrict Military Deployment, Citing Concerns Over Trump’s Plans

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have called on President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to issue a directive limiting the use of military personnel for domestic purposes, warning against potential misuse by President-elect Donald Trump

Global Black Women’s Chamber of Commerce State of Black Women Summit™️

On Thursday, December 5th, join us in the nation’s capital for the 4th Annual (and 1st in-person) State of Black Women Summit™️ 2024, hosted by The Global Black Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GBWCC) and Visionary & CEO, Ambassador (Sujay) Suzan Johnson Cook. GBWCC is the only Chamber

How One Community is Trying to Break the ‘Vicious Cycle’ of Child Care and Housing Crises

“If you don’t have the child care in order for people to go to work, they don’t have the income to pay for housing; it’s this vicious cycle,” said Melanie Shaver, superintendent of Hyde County Schools in North Carolina. “So how can

South Korea’s Martial Law Crisis Raises Alarms in U.S. as Trump Eyes Similar Powers

Protests have erupted in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, where demonstrators clashed with soldiers and police following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law. The controversial order, which grants military authorities sweeping powers over governance, has sparked widespread opposition and

Michael Jackson’s Thriller: A Legacy That Continues to Dominate Music and Culture

On November 29, 1982, Michael Jackson released “Thriller,” a record-breaking album that redefined the music industry and established him as the King of Pop. The album emerged in response to the 1980 Grammy Awards, where his critically acclaimed “Off the

Thanksgiving Bomb Threats Against Connecticut Democrats and Trump’s Rhetoric Highlight Deepening Political Division

Thanksgiving morning brought fear and chaos to three Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut, who were targeted by bomb threats as they celebrated the holiday with their families. Reps. Jahana Hayes, Jim Himes, and John Larson reported receiving messages about

Getty Invests an Additional $1.55 Million to Preserve Modern Architecture by Black Architects and Designers

Recently, The Getty Foundation and the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (Action Fund), of the National Historic Trust for Preservation, announced a third $1.55 million round of funding in support of Conserving Black Modernism, bringing the total investment to $4.65 million for

Give the Gift of Knowledge and Inspiration with Thrivin’ in Color

With the holiday season in full swing, we reflect on the gift that keeps on giving – audio information. Audio information such as podcasts like Thrivin’ in Color, keeps our community in the loop on topics valuable to us, right at

‘Tis the Season for Peace and Joy!

December is National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month! The holidays are a time for celebration, unity, and love, but let’s be honest — they can also bring a fair share of stress. Between busy schedules, financial pressures, navigating complex family dynamics, and

Trump’s Next HUD Secretary Would Have A Lot to Do to Address the History of Racist Housing Policy – and Trump’s Own Comments and History Suggest That’s Unlikely

Donald Trump has picked former football player Scott Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. While not much is known about Turner’s positions as he awaits confirmation by the Senate, Trump’s selection draws attention to the incoming

Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness Appoints Shanell Williams as New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness today announced the appointment of Shanell Williams as the organization’s next Executive Director, following a comprehensive national search. “This is an instrumental time for Rafiki,” said Lisa Williams, Board

Light Exercise Can Yield Significant Cognitive Benefits, New Research Shows

Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my colleagues and me in our

Fossilized Footprints Reveal 2 Extinct Hominin Species Living Side by Side 1.5 Million Years Ago

Human footprints stir the imagination. They invite you to follow, to guess what someone was doing and where they were going. Fossilized footprints preserved in rock do the same – they record instants in the lives of many different extinct

AARP Announces Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan as New CEO

AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, announced today that Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan will serve as its next CEO. “Dr. Minter-Jordan joins us with the

Fuze Fund Launches $30M Venture Capital Fund to Empower Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

Fuze Fund is thrilled to announce the launch of Fuze VentureGrowth Fund l, LP, a $30 million Reg-D 506(c) fund designed to bridge the equity gap in venture capital. Recently approved by the U S. Securities and ExchangeCommission (SEC), the

Soulful Christmas 2024 – A Holiday Celebration at AARLCC

Soulful Christmas 2024, a community holiday celebration for all, is scheduled for 2 to 5:30PM on December 14 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. This free event features Santa, storytelling, songs,

Commissioner Daniela Jean Honored with Centennial 40 Under 40 Impact Award by National League of Cities

The National League of Cities (NLC) recognized Commissioner Daniela Jean of North Miami Beach as one of 40 distinguished local elected officials across the nation for the prestigious Centennial 40 Under 40 Impact Award. This honor celebrated her exceptional leadership,

Association of African American Museums Names Vedet Coleman-Robinson President & CEO

Vedet Coleman-Robinson, Ph.D., has been named president and CEO of the Association of African American Museums (AAAM). Coleman-Robinson was appointed executive director in March 2019. AAAM’s board of directors recognizes Coleman-Robinson’s vast impact on the non-profit organization. Under her leadership,

How Babies’ Brains Develop

How Babies’ Brains Develop Written by Katie Dukes, Director of Early Childhood Policy, EdNC When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood

Congressional Black Caucus Reaches Historic 62 Members While Preparing to Challenge Trump Policies

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will enter the 119th session of Congress with a historic 62 members, marking the largest number of Black federal lawmakers in U.S. history. In total, 67 Black lawmakers will serve, with five Republican members declining

Biden-Harris Administration Moves to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications

As the incoming administration prepares to enact sweeping changes to health policy, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial appointment to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Biden-Harris Administration is addressing a critical health issue: obesity. A

Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Break Records Nationwide

According to AAA, nearly 80 million Americans are gearing up to travel for Thanksgiving, setting a new record for holiday travel. This year’s projections surpass last year’s by 1.7 million travelers, marking the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in history. The

Walmart Ends Diversity Commitments as Trump Policies Stoke Division

In 2020, following the global Black Lives Matter protests, Walmart pledged to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. Its “Belonging” program promised associates they would “feel seen, supported, and connected” and highlighted that diversity would drive engagement and business success. Four

New Study Reveals States with Highest Consumer Debt as Holiday Spending Surges

As the holiday season kicks off with Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas shopping, a new study by MarketWatch Guides has identified the states with the highest consumer debt levels. The District of Columbia is top of the list, with an

Momentum Builds for Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Ahead of Centennial

As the 100th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm’s birth approaches on November 30, a growing effort to honor her legacy is taking shape. Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968 and a trailblazer for equality and justice,

15 Democrats Join Republicans in Backing Bill Critics Call a Dictator’s Dream

Donald Trump has openly declared he would rule as a dictator from his first day in office. Astonishingly, 15 House Democrats joined Republicans in passing a bill many say could empower Trump to do just that. The Stop Terror-Financing and

Amistad to Publish the Inspiring Memoir of a Visionary Who Redefined Corporate and Personal Success

In I’m Highly Percent Sure, Caroline A. Wanga, Co-Founder of WangaWoman LLC, and current President & CEO of Essence Ventures, authentically offers witty and transparent insight into the battle between her intuition and inner saboteur with “instigational” inspiration on finding and

State Capitol Police Welcomes New Chief

RALEIGH, NC – Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe, Jr. announced the appointment of Terry Green as the new chief of the State Capitol Police. Green, a veteran law enforcement professional with nearly 35 years of experience, has

Activism On Foot: When Indigenous Activists Walk the Land to Honor Their Past and Reshape Their Future

More than a decade ago, I spent a week working in Gatineau, a city on the southern edge of Québec, with the Cree Board of Health and Social Services. I was helping train researchers to interview Iiyiyiu elders about traditional

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ASU’s National Center Receives Art Preservation Grant

A $25,000 grant from the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) has been awarded to the University’s National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture (National Center). Alabama State University’s Dr. Janice Franklin, dean of the Levi Watkins

Leveraging Our $1.5 Trillion Power!

By Peter Grear, AI assisted Are you a Pan-Africanist? In an emphatic call to action, I, Peter Grear, alongside Esther Mambu, addressed the global Black community to outline a strategy for galvanizing support for quality education in Africa. We underscored

Americans Agree More Than They Might Think − Not Knowing This Jeopardizes the Nation’s Shared Values

The United States presents a paradox: Though the media and public opinion suggest it is a nation deeply divided along partisan lines, surveys reveal that Americans share significant common ground on many core values and political issues. As a political philosopher,

When An Atmospheric River Meets a Bomb Cyclone, It’s Like a Fire Hose Flailing Out of Control Along the West Coast

The West Coast’s rainy season has arrived in force, with an atmospheric river joining a bomb cyclone off the Pacific Northwest coast. Heavy, wet snow began falling in the mountains on Nov. 19, 2024, and rain has been blasting Oregon and

Clyburn, Pressley, Scanlon, Colleagues Urge Biden to Use Clemency Power to Address Mass Incarceration Before Leaving Office

Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) led 60 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to use his executive clemency power in the final months of his

A Racial Reckoning in Columbus, Ohio

I refuse to utter his name. Since the announcement of his presidential re-election, I’ve tried to stay calm, to remain, as they say, “very demure.” But after what unfolded this past Saturday, when a group of masked white nationalists stormed the Short North

NHL Franchise Valuations Surge, Reflecting Unprecedented Growth

The National Hockey League (NHL) is enjoying a financial boom, as CNBC’s 2024 NHL team valuations reveal an average franchise value of $1.92 billion. This milestone underscores the league’s growing economic impact, bolstered by increased revenues, lucrative sponsorships, and strategic cost management

DOJ Marks 15 Years of Hate Crimes Act as Threats Loom from Incoming Administration

As the incoming Trump administration plans to dismantle the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, the future of civil rights enforcement and protections for marginalized communities faces an existential threat. This week, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, in collaboration

Medicaid Faces Uncertain Future as Republicans Target Program Under Trump Administration

Medicaid, a critical lifeline for millions of Americans, faces an uncertain future as Republicans prepare to take control of Washington. The program, along with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), provides health and long-term care coverage to 80 million low-income

Black Friday Approaches with Fewer Bargain-Hunting Options Nationwide

As Black Friday approaches, shoppers across the United States prepare for the holiday shopping rush against widespread retail closures. More than 2,000 stores are set to shut their doors by the end of 2024, with 13 major retail chains accounting

Maryland Mother Says a Student Attempted to Hang Her 7-Year-old in School Bathroom

A disturbing incident at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School in Charles County, Maryland, has sparked community outrage and conflicting accounts. Initially described as horseplay, the situation involved a 7-year-old student whose jacket became caught on a bathroom stall hook, leaving

While Neo-Nazis March in Ohio, Morning Joe Hosts Rekindle Ties with Trump

MSNBC’s Morning Joe hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski met with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago last week, rekindling a relationship strained for several years. While they defended the meeting as an effort to reestablish communication with the president-elect, critics have called it

‘Dance in the Sunlight:’ Majorie Taylor Greene Threatens to Unveil Republican Party’s Sex Crimes and Settlements

The Republican Party, on the brink of controlling the White House, Congress, and the judiciary, faces a new firestorm from within its own ranks. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), one of the most vocal supporters of the MAGA movement, has

Why Do I Feel Better When I Wake Myself Up Instead of Relying on An Alarm? A Neurologist Explains the Science of a Restful Night’s Sleep

We’ve all experienced this: You’re in the middle of a lovely dream. Perhaps you’re flying. As you’re soaring through the air, you meet an eagle. The eagle looks at you, opens its beak and – BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! Your alarm

Black Entrepreneurs Are Often Shut Out From Capital, But Here’s How Some Are Removing Barriers

It’s never easy to create a successful business, but it’s a lot harder if you’re Black. Research shows that Black startup founders face significant, racially specific hurdles, including limited access to entrepreneurship training programs and challenges accessing predominantly white networking and mentorship opportunities.

9th Annual Black Nativity Featuring a MKE-based, All Black Cast

Black Nativity by Langston Hughes returns for its 9th Annual Holiday Musical Production, December 5-8, 2024, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. Hughes’ joyous holiday musical is a testament to his timeless work, telling the story of the

Dana Frank’s ‘Get Up & Get on It!’ Illuminates Black Wealth-Building and Resilience Through Generations

Dana Frank’s new book, Get Up and Get On It! A Black Entrepreneur’s Lessons on Creating Legacy, offers a rich, detailed look into her family’s journey of building generational wealth and overcoming adversity. The book highlights Frank’s father, Gerald Frank, who

NBA Foundation, Chicago Beyond, and Chicago Bulls Announce Grant Recipients for Initiative Supporting Nonprofits Driving Economic Opportunity for Black Youth and Communities

Recently, national philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond, in partnership with the NBA Foundation and the Chicago Bulls, announced the continuation of a $1 million collaboration to support Black-led nonprofit organizations that are creating opportunities for Black youth and communities in Chicago. The initiative marks the expansion

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