On March 16, 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739) was on a secret mission sanctioned by President Kennedy, to fly to Vietnam. This secret Vietnam reconnaissance mission went […]
Tag: National news
Posted inUncategorized
Keke Palmer and Amazon amplify support for Black women business owners
In April 2021, Keke Palmer landed a deal with Amazon after her Instagram sketch videos went viral, reports AfroTech. Now, the actress has teamed up with the e-commerce giant for a new […]
Posted inNational, News
Murder, hate crime charges filed in killing of Black Navy veteran
Two suspects were charged with murder and hate crimes in the killing of a Black Navy veteran and youth pastor at a California gas station last week, authorities said Friday, […]
Posted inNews
State Democratic Party language prioritizes Black student goals
On March 6, the California Democratic Party (CDP) adopted language brought forth by the CDP Black Caucus into the 2022 California Democratic Party Platform that supports California’s Black students. This […]
Posted inFeature, National
Millions of Californians are ‘gray area drinkers,’ study finds
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and many are considering a pint of beer to celebrate. Additionally, many people tend to find any excuse to drink on any day during the week […]
Posted inNational
Alzheimer’s patient, AHEAD study reveal more about the disease
Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that occurs over time in elderly adults and can cause memory loss and affect thinking ability. This disease has no cure, and people can experience […]
Posted inNational
Expert explains the effect of abuse and domestic violence on children
According to recent studies, domestic violence has increased during the pandemic, as victims have been forced to share close quarters with their abusers. During a recent zoom conference, Dr. LaTonya […]
Posted inNational
NAACP passes resolution to educate families on end-of-life plans
The NAACP recently held a meeting with families to discuss what it means to have an “End of Life plan.” This plan includes advance healthcare directives, healthcare proxies, and end-of-life […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
Millions of Californians are ‘gray area drinkers,’ study finds
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and many are considering a pint of beer to celebrate. Additionally, many people tend to find any excuse to drink on any day during the week […]
Posted inAcross Black America, National, News
Mississippi passes law limiting race discussion in schools
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Monday to limit how race can be discussed in classrooms, and it became law immediately, reports the Associated Press. “Contrary to what some critics may claim, this […]
