Health

3 Truths About HIV in the Black Community

     Even with advances in science and medicine, thousands contract the virus each year. That’s why the United States observes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7. The annual observance aims to increase awareness about the disease’s disproportionate impact on Black Americans while rallying community members to help end the epidemic. […]

Opinions

 SCOTUS:  Judicial MICE or Justices of Integrity

    John Steinbeck in 1937 authored a  novel entitled  “Of Mice and Men.” A central theme in this novel focused on enduring human values. Will SCOTUS’ values, integrity, and oaths to  the US Constitution influence their  decisions to protect democracy from insurrectionists?  Or will they retreat like mice? Now, SCOTUS faces a ruling for or against Colorado’s Supreme Court execution of  Section 3, disqualification clause. Will they rule that Trump is ineligible to appear on Colorado’s primary 2024  presidential ballot?     […]

National News

NAACP Image Award Nominees Unveiled

Recently, NAACP unveiled the full list of “55th NAACP Image Awards” nominees with Netflix and Amazon leading the pack with 55 and 27 nominations, respectively. The winners will be revealed during the two–hour LIVE TV special, airing Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS. […]

National News

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Diageo North America Kick Off Partnership to Tackle Impaired Driving in the U.S.

     “We all need to work towards a future in which no one has to fear becoming the victim of an impaired driver.” added Stewart. “The power of the MADD Network comes from each partner — whether a corporation, a foundation, or an individual — using their own platform to help educate their unique community about the dangers of impaired driving, the need for underage drinking education/prevention, and legislative efforts that will effect real change.” […]