While many of us have been focusing on voter suppression and the many efforts around the country to stop or frustrate the Black and Brown votes in particular and the votes of anyone who does not agree with the MAGA (Make America Great Again) attack on democracy as we know it, we seem to have overlooked, in some quarters, the issue of having enough people of color as Poll Workers for election day. […]
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee– Before dawn, Charlie Crist bounds out of his white Yukon into the crowd of floats, dance teams and bands lined up for the Florida A&M University Homecoming parade. Like a rock star, he’s immediately surrounded by participants and spectators clamoring for selfies. “Hey, how ya doing? Are you ready for the parade? This in one of my favorites! I can’t wait for the 100,” Crist says grinning, as everyone smiles and laughs. […]
Loving Mother, Loving Sister Edde Campbell and Dorothy Williams aka “Tap” proceeded her in death, Addie Sanders-Owens and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends. […]
“Test Your Bible Knowledge” […]
Daniel R. Smith, a civil rights demonstrator born to an enslaved father, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, according to The Washington Post. He was one of the remaining living people whose parents were in American bondage. Reporters say he died at a hospital in Washington at age 90. […]
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and Pfizer, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, have teamed up over the past six years to raise awareness and to educate the public on matters of health for people of color. One of these health concerns is a serious but almost unknown heart risk in the Black and Brown community. It is ATTR-CM. It is likely you have never heard of it, and your doctor may also be unaware of the potential risk this condition poses to your heart health. […]
Coronavirus cases have been flat across the US over the last two weeks. […]
Women using chemical hair-straightening products are at a higher risk of uterine cancer than women who reported not using them, a new study by the National Institutes of Health found. Researchers noted that Black women may have a higher risk because they are more likely to use such products more frequently. […]
Blanche Ely Tiger Harlem Howard, a three-star rated athlete according to 247 Sports, is this week’s Westside Gazette Student/Athlete of the Week. The 6’1” 165 pound free safety has thus far accumulated 41 solo tackles with six interceptions, significantly contributing to the Tigers’ unblemished record, which after last week’s resounding 47-12 victory over West Boca Raton, clinched the District 10- 3M title, positioning them for a state title run. Blanche Ely head coach Mike Bailey believes that Harlem personifies all of the qualities coaches seek in today’s student/athletes: size, speed, quickness, high football IQ, and academic excellence. […]
By Saman Rizwan Half of employed Americans have been so frustrated with their workplace tech that they’ve switched jobs — or are actively applying, according to new research. The survey of 1,000 hybrid or remote […]
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