Recently, three Tennessee lawmakers Reps. Gloria Johnson of Knoxville, Justin Jones of Nashville and Justin Pearson of Memphis led a protest on the House floor.
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High blood pressure prevailing health concern among Blacks
April is National Minority Health Awareness Month High blood pressure has been dubbed as the “Silent Killer” because it often does not show any symptoms until it causes severe health […]
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High blood pressure prevailing health concern among Blacks
April is National Minority Health Awareness Month High blood pressure has been dubbed as the “Silent Killer” because it often does not show any symptoms until it causes severe health […]
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Peace Corps brings forth hidden rewards for African-Americans
During the turbulent 1960s, volunteerism sometimes came at a heavy price. Whether it was stepping forward to help
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Peace Corps brings forth hidden rewards for African-Americans
During the turbulent 1960s, volunteerism sometimes came at a heavy price. Whether it was stepping forward to help register disenfranchised Black voters in the
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Anthony Marrone chosen as next County fire chief
The Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved Anthony C. Marrone as the next county fire chief, but board members made clear they
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‘Thin Blue Line’ flag has a local strident history
The phrase “Thin Blue Line” has drawn controversy over the past year. It refers to an augmented version of the American flag with black and white stripes and a distinct […]
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‘Thin Blue Line’ flag has a local strident history
The phrase “Thin Blue Line” has drawn controversy over the past year. It refers to an augmented version of the American flag with black and white stripes and a distinct […]
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Anticipating when the ‘Big One’ strikes Los Angeles Basin
Fifty-two years ago this week, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Sylmar region of Los Angeles, resulting in widespread damage across the southland leaving 64 persons dead and more than […]
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Lung cancer strikes Blacks more than Whites
Why are African-Americans so susceptible to lung cancer? For years, doctors and medical researchers have been puzzled by this dilemma. Black people are more likely to die from lung cancer […]