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Seven Interesting Facts About Kwanzaa
Beginning December 26 and lasting for seven days, Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture, established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their African roots and heritage. Here are some interesting facts you may not know about this annual celebration.
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Sen. Kamala Harris and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Congress to Improve Maternal Care Access for Black Women
The U.S. is one of 13 countries in the world where maternal mortality rates are worse than they were two decades ago. And that alarming statistic hits one group of women the hardest.
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The GOP's Attack On Women
Alabama -- led by utterly clueless male legislators -- just passed the most restrictive ban on abortion in the country, with Georgia and Missouri piling on. Other states dominated by right-wing Republican politicians are jockeying to join in. Their aim is to get the courts, newly packed with right-wing judges appointed by Trump, to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark precedent that established a woman's right to choose in the early months of pregnancy.
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Pete Buttigieg says he wants to 'live a life that's worthy' of fellow service members
Calling Memorial Day "a day beyond politics," Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Monday reflected on the holiday's meaning and paid tribute to the members of the military he served with in Afghanistan.
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A Sweet Superfruit for Summer Meals
From backyard barbecues and family picnics to a bright addition to seasonal recipes, sweet cherries not only provide a boost of flavor but also pack a punch when it comes to nutrition, helping keep you and your family healthy during busy summer months.
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Elizabeth Warren finally explained why she took a DNA test
Elizabeth Warren was in Iowa this weekend -- SHE'S RUNNING!! -- and played to generally positive reviews. But there was one moment that stood out to me as awkward and confusing. And yes, it had to do with her October announcement regarding her Native American heritage.
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About that 'Us' ending...
If you are reading this story without having seen Jordan Peele's latest film "Us," then you have only yourself to blame.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Kamala Harris Announces Her 2020 Campaign
Kamala Harris is wasting no time with her political career. She was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 and has already set her immediate target – the presidency of the United States. On January 26, she formally announced her campaign. The setting was in Oakland, California where she was born in 1964.
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How Liam Neeson's shame could do some good
Hollywood action star Liam Neeson's candid admission during an interview with The Independent that he once spent a week looking for a random black man he might assault or possibly "kill" after the alleged rape of a female friend by "a black person" has gone viral, pushing Monday's headlines further from the aftermath of the Super Bowl and toward racial controversy.
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'Black Panther,' 'Roma' lead Oscars into new frontiers
Eight movies were nominated for best picture on Tuesday, but there are two that couldn't be more different -- "Black Panther," the Marvel blockbuster; and "Roma," Alfonso Cuarón's black-and-white Netflix film -- might be the most significant in terms of leading the Oscars into new frontiers.
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US Leaders React to Texas Church Shooting
US leaders reacted with horror and sorrow to the mass shooting Sunday at a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, with some calling for action on gun control as the death toll mounted.
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Madagascar Plague Outbreak Has Killed 133, May Be Slowing Down
The spread of a plague outbreak in Madagascar may finally be slowing down. The epidemic, which began in August, has taken the lives of 133 people and resulted in 1,836 suspected or confirmed cases.
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Breast Reconstruction with Dr. Erika Sato
Breast reconstruction is surgery to reconstruct the breast after a partial or total mastectomy. This is a specialized procedure that is highly individualized for each patient’s needs. It is usually covered by health insurance, as it is considered to be an adjunct to breast cancer treatment.Breast reconstruction is surgery to reconstruct the breast after a partial or total mastectomy. This is a specialized procedure that is highly individualized for each patient’s needs. It is usually covered by health insurance, as it is considered to be an adjunct to breast cancer treatment.
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This High School Science Lesson Will Explain Why We All Feel An Energy Slump
Most of us wake up tired. We feel like we can’t get past 3 p.m. without a caffeine boost. We all know we have an energy deficiency. But what we don’t realize is that many of the lifestyle choices we make deplete our cells’ energy source. We’re deficient in ATP, which is what fuels every cell in our bodies. It’s the energy currency of life. And thankfully, there’s a way to encourage our bodies to make more of it.
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Neighbors who helped pull 4-year-old from crash reflect on tragic accident scene
The Missouri Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a Friday night crash that left a 6-year-old girl dead, injured a 4-year-old boy, and put three adults in the ICU.
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African American churches team up with health department, researchers in response to COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is now affecting everyone, but research shows Black Americans are disproportionately affected negatively.
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Two minutes may be all you have to escape a home fire — the nation’s most frequent disaster
During Fire Prevention Week, practice your escape plan and test your smoke alarms; residents in need can contact Red Cross to request a free smoke alarm installation
This Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15), the Texas Gulf Coast Region urges everyone to practice their two-minute home fire escape plan and test their smoke alarms to stay safe from the nation’s most frequent disaster.
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Missouri is scheduled to carry out first US execution of an openly transgender person today
Missouri on Tuesday is scheduled to execute Amber McLaughlin, a transgender woman convicted of a 2003 murder, who has sought clemency from the governor in part because the jury at her trial did not vote for a death sentence.
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Gwyneth Paltrow accuser testifies in ski trial: 'I've never been hit that hard'
The Utah civil trial involving actress Gwyneth Paltrow and a man who is accusing her of wrongdoing in relation to a 2016 ski collision resumed Monday for its second week of proceedings.
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Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
You can bet on music’s healing power. New Orleans has played those odds for over 50 years. Its renown jazz fest brings all kinds of people together, mends spirits and has even survived an apocalypse.
