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The ‘silent killer’ behind strokes in the Black community

By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black As a medical doctor of over 30 years who focuses on African-American health, Dr. Gregory Hall doesn’t mess around when it comes to managing high...

Are African Americans in Massachusetts Missing Out on Legislative Support?

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In Massachusetts, where state leaders often champion equity and racial justice,...

Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year. Morgan State University,...

Ivory Coast Begins French Troop Withdrawal, Marking Shift in Africa-France Relations

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In a move emblematic of shifting dynamics between Africa and...

Congressional Black Caucus Elects Leadership for 119th Congress Amid Record Membership Growth

Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced its newly elected Executive Committee...

Community Voices and Legislative Engagement: A Holistic Approach to Racial Justice

Garry Porter's Journey and Dedication to Tackling Institutional Racism Springfield resident Garry Porter has captivated the community's attention with a groundbreaking proposal for racial justice...

Unprecedented Defiance: Alabama’s Battle for Voting Rights Sparks National Concern

In a bold move that judicial accountability advocate Alex Aronson deems "striking and nearly unprecedented in this country's history", Alabama's legislature is facing intense...

Buffalo Soldiers’ Convictions Overturned After a Century

In a landmark decision, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth has granted approval to reverse the court-martial convictions of 110 Black soldiers from the renowned 3rd...

FBI Seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Electronic Devices Amidst Investigation

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The incident unfolded after an event at New York University, where agents approached the mayor and requested...

Black Workers Reality: What do a Black scientist, nonprofit executive, and filmmaker have in common? They all face racism in the ‘gray areas’ of...

Written by: Adia Harvey Wingfield Professor of Sociology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis for conversation.com American workplaces talk a lot about...

John Urschel, Former Baltimore Ravens NFL Player Makes Touchdown Transition to MIT Math Professor

NATIONWIDE â€”  Former Baltimore Ravens player John Urschel has made a remarkable career pivot after retiring early from the NFL at the age of 26....

Dr. Cornel West Throws Support Behind Black Entrepreneur Alleging DOJ Cover-Up of Multi-Million Dollar Contract Theft

By Jerroll Sander and Dr. Cornel West Nationwide — A groundbreaking alliance has formed in the face of what some are calling a long-standing injustice....

Angela Heath: Meet the Black Woman Whose AI No-Code Tools are Helping Black and Brown Entrepreneurs

Angela Heath, founder and CEO of TKC Incorporated, proudly introduces the launch of AI Biz Generators and SmartBots. These cutting-edge, intuitive artificial intelligence tools along with...

Senator Adam Gomez Chairs Public Hearing On General Cannabis Legislation

BOSTON- State Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) took to Boston on Tuesday to gavel the third public hearing for the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, which heard a mix of bills related to general cannabis legislation. Among the...

Mayor Domenic Sarno’s Administration Accused of Unlawfully Confiscating Home Equity

Mayor Domenic Sarno's administration allegedly unlawfully confiscated an average of $119,000 in home equity from 129 homeowners in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. In...

George McKinney, Black Entrepreneur Suing Kaiser Permanente For $50 Million For Alleged Theft of Intellectual Property

Nationwide â€” George McKinney, the founder and CEO of ViQUAL Medical Technology LLC, a small Black-owned firm, has been embattled in a tooth-and-nail legal brawl...

8th Annual Black Sustainability Summit to Be Held in Metro Atlanta, October 6-8th

Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. proudly unveils the upcoming 8th Annual Black Sustainability Summit, set to take place from October 6th to October 8th, 2023, throughout...

The Springfield Indie Soul Festival Strikes a Chord in New England and the Tri-State Area!

The Springfield Indie Soul Festival is a testament to the power of art and culture in bringing communities together. Since its establishment in 2008...

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Joint Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released the following statement, confirming her intent to boycott Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's joint address to Congress. "I will...

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