Bringing the ‘90s back is hard work. So hard this new “House Party” reboot only gets half the job done. But when it’s on, it’s on. For those who were […]
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Know your sickle cell trait status, according to new campaign
Do you know your sickle cell trait status? That’s the message of STAC, which stands for Sickle Cell Trait Awareness Campaign, a five-year effort launched this month by Cayenne Wellness […]
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App creator helps people deal with grief
Imagine an app that will help people deal with the loss of their loved ones. Adby Phiri, creator of the Grief Resort, has created such an app. Q: When will […]
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The politics of the cake left too long in the rain: Rap music and society
Snoop Dogg is a national icon, doing commercials with Martha Stewart and idling on the beach with a cold brew. Even though Tupac and others are dead and Suge Knight […]
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Let’s honor him with our deeds
We have just celebrated the life and work of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There were speeches by the faithful, “selected” quotations from the oppressors who needed to […]
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Advice on how to help people with suicidal thoughts
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death, and it is happening at a higher rate than usual. On average, 50,000 people per year commit suicide and 15 million […]
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Some kitchen appliances can affect lung diseases
Healthy lifestyles are the topic of conversation as people find new information to maximize the nutrient value of food and promote their longevity. During these discoveries, researchers have found a […]
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Mass murder and King Day —What does it all mean?
“Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.” — Black separatist and civil rights activist Jamil Abdullah al-Amin, AKA H. “Rap” Brown in a […]
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California State Constitutional Officers
Perhaps for some it’s going unnoticed, but the State of California now has three Constitutional Officers who are African-American: The Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber; the State Superintendent of […]
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The King Holiday reflects our Resilience
Just four days after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, the inveterate warrior, Congressman John Conyers Jr. (D-MI), introduced legislation to make his birthday a […]
