Business
Social Security changes could hurt Blacks most
Social Security changes proposed by Obama could hurt African Americans more than other groups, […]
Month: May 2013
Business
Black unemployment fell in April
The unemployment rate for Black men and women dipped slightly in April, with females showing the greatest progress between the two groups, according to the Labor Department’s monthly report for April […]
National News
Whites six times wealthier than Blacks
Whites had an average wealth of $632,000 in 2010 while Blacks had about $98,000 and Hispanics had $110,000, according to a recent study by the Urban Institute. […]
Advice
Lesson from a Butterfly
every time you look for an easy way out, you are killing your own process of human transformation. Stop expecting the process to be easy… develop perseverance like the caterpillar so that you too can have beautiful wings. […]
Local Sports
LeBron James named NBA’s 2013 MVP – his 4th in 5 years
James is the fifth player in NBA history to win four MVPs […]
Local News
Alzheimer’s charity fundraiser
Alzheimer’s charity fundraiser with all proceeds going towards research for support in finding a cure […]
Health
Department of Health recognizes May as Asthma Month
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes May as National Asthma Awareness Month […]
Health
There is also much evidence to support the notion that racism and discrimination play a role in the shortened life expectancy of Black Americans […]
Health
Super Gonorrhea: Scientists discover antibiotic-resistant STD
Scientists have discovered a new strain of gonorrhea-causing bacteria in Japan that is resistant to available treatments.
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Health
Heterophobia is the New Black
Heterophobia is the New Black By Raynard Jackson Last week, I had to make one of the most difficult announcements of my life—I told my family that I liked women, err, love women. Not knowing […]