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Estate Planning Awareness Month: Building legacies, protecting futures

WITHOUT INTENTIONAL PLANNING, families lose homes, businesses, and hard-earned wealth that could have been preserved for generations. by Aimee D. Griffin  For New Pittsburgh Courier Every October, we...

Meet Angela Martin, 2025 Women of Excellence Honoree: A Journey of Faith, Media and Ministry

For Angela Martin, the email came as a shock. When her assistant forwarded the message notifying her that she had been named a 2025...

Keke Palmer Named Creme of Nature’s Chief Brand Officer, Honoring Black Hair Legacy in Chicago

Revlon General Chandra Coleman, Creme of Nature Co-Founder Theodore Ted Manuel and new Chief Brand Officer Keke Palmer (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback). BHM Living Legends:...

The Untold Stories of Black Adoption: Shattering Silence and Stigma

Sandria Washington and Samantha Coleman know firsthand the impact of secrecy in Black adoption. As late-discovery adoptees, they turned their pain into purpose—founding Black...

Celebrating 100 Years: Myles Lee Reed Sr.’s Legacy on Chicago’s South Side

Myles Lee Reed Sr. recently celebrated his 100th birthday on the South Side, surrounded by family and friends (Photo Credit: Tacuma R. Roeback). A Black...

How Families Can Celebrate the Holidays Safely with Loved Ones with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

By Debra Vines During the holiday season, families of individuals living with Autism/Developmental & Intellectual disabilities have tons of ways to celebrate safely and socially...

Twyler Jenkins: Watch Your Plate and Watch Your Weight During the Holidays

Photo Credit: Pexels During this holiday season, it can be challenging not only to eat too much but also to eat some foods that don’t...

Angela Thompson’s Longstanding Holiday Tradition Brings Joy to South Side Families

Angela Thompson and Santa (Photos Provided). In 2009, a dedicated crossing guard overheard a conversation that would change her life. A young mother picking up...

10 Fun and Heartfelt Ways to Make Your Friendsgiving Unforgettable

Ah, the holidays—when the air is filled with gratitude, warmth, festive treats and cozy traditions. For many, this season brings beloved days off, hot...

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

People who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseases. andreswd/E+ via Getty Images by Loneke Blackman Carr, University of...
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