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The cash bail system came under renewed fire after a woman died in custody who couldn't afford the $300 bail.
A white supremacist who terrorized a Black woman online will participate in "anti-hate training" to settle her lawsuit.
Civil rights groups urged Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to resign.
Most readers will be familiar with this scenario. A white politician that you have not heard from in two years…
Beyond the debate around Georgia’s election outcome, one result is a clear victory for health care. Three of four Georgians…
After running an historic campaign to be Governor of Georgia, former House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams addressed members of the media…
ComEd is hosted two weekend sessions for its Third Annual Solar Spotlight program designed to continue to expose African-American high school students…
See all the fashion and style from the 90th Annual Academy Awards.
It’s about that time again. The lights and tree are up, the gifts are wrapped (or just about wrapped), we have received the snow already and many are checking those lists again– all because the Christmas season is upon us! Alongside the family visits, cold weather and hot chocolate, your TV, laptop and media […]
Nobody does Thanksgiving like African-American families, but as the statistics and disparities continue to rise when it comes to African-Americans and diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, giving some thought to healthier versions of those favorite holiday dishes is something to consider for yourself and family. If you haven’t […]
Someone please cue up Girl for Michelle Williams because it might be her turn to evaluate her relationship. We’ve all seen the viral clips of Michelle and her fiance Chad Johnson talking through a recent disagreement that turned ugly when Chad got offended by a racial comment made by Michelle. The former Destiny’s Child singer […]
Sickle Cell Disease: What We Should Know
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After 7 Performs Timeless Music In Chicago
The American Diabetes Association estimates that over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Studies show that African Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes in comparison to the general population. The rates of diagnosed diabetes among African Americans is 12.7% compared to […]
This is October and Breast Cancer Awareness month. I am a survivor! The doctors say I am in remission because with any cancer, doctors don’t really consider you in the clear until 5 years after diagnosis. September 22nd was my 2nd year anniversary and I go for my annual Breast Ultrasound and Breast MRI in […]
All pics by John L. ALexander
Week 14- Bears 15 Rams 6 Ahhhh…the sweet taste of #DaBears victory!…they said a lot about what the #LARams were supposed to do to our #Bears but in the end the Monsters Of The Midway sent them back west with their 2nd L of the year! Peep us wrap up last nights W from Soldier […]
If you’re dreaming of a Black Christmas–one where you support local businesses– check out a few of our favorite Black-owned…
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