Month: November 2019

Health

Obesity among Black women outrageously high

November 22, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     African American women are reportedly more susceptible to being overweight or obese than any other race. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health has reported that roughly four out of five African American women are either overweight or suffering from obesity. This statistic has a lot to do with the long-standing history of the African American culture, socioeconomic status, stress, and dietary habits that have been passed down from one generation to another.;; […]

National Sports

Bill Russell Ends 44-Year Basketball Hall of Fame Boycott—but the Backstory Proves He’s the G.O.A.T.

November 22, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     But despite being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1975, Russell never acknowledged the honor or accepted his Hall of Fame ring. When asked why he essentially boycotted the ceremony, Russell would only reply that he had his “own personal reasons.” Throughout his post-NBA career, he refrained from referring to himself as a “Hall-of-Famer” and never explained why. […]

National News

‘Rondo: Beyond the Pavement’ shines a light on the intentional destruction of a thriving Black community

November 21, 2019 Carma Henry 0

While paying homage to the elders in the Rondo community, Rhodes also used the film as an opportunity to teach the youth about the history of Rondo. She partnered with the High School for Recording Arts to get a group of students who wanted to learn about filmmaking and their local communities. Rhodes taught the youth – many who conducted interviews and operated the cameras – about the history of the community, and after learning about what the construction did to the once thriving community, she said they were eager to get to work. […]

Opinions

“It’s Only A Sandwich For Crying Out LOUD”

November 21, 2019 Carma Henry 0

It is as if they sat down at Popeye’s headquarters and said “How can we get Black people to make fools of themselves and we can make some serious money at the same time?”  And one of them answered, “I know, let’s use fried chicken – we all know Black folks will kill for some good fried chicken.”  Unfortunately, they were right. […]

Opinions

Roger Stone, the Fifth Criminal in Trumps Corruption Ring

November 21, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     “Five of Trump’s lieutenants, Michael Flynn, George Papadopoulos, Michael Cohen, Paul Manafort, and now Roger Stone, have all pleaded guilty or have been convicted of a crime. The stench of corruption is all around Donald Trump, and this week’s ruling reminds us just how important and need of Congress’ impeachment inquiry is,” says Terrie Rizzo, Chairwomen of the Florida Democratic Party. […]