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Promoting Connections for Black Students in STEM

October 27, 2020 admin 0

A love for lab research has characterized Kaela Makins’ ’21 Hamilton experience, and she wants to ensure that other students of color can discover and maintain their own passion for STEM studies. That’s why she […]

Sports

MLB Great Bob Gibson Dies at 84

October 27, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Gibson emerged as a raw, but immensely talented rookie who would not be denied stardom. He became a full-time starting pitcher in July 1961 and earned his first All-Star appearance in 1962. […]

Health

Mental Health Disparities Among Black Americans During the COVID-19 Pandemic

October 27, 2020 admin 0

By Tresha Gibbs, MD , Luca Pauselli, MD , Ulrick Vieux, DO , Myles Solan , Paul Rosenfield, MD – The coronavirus 2019 pandemic has impacted people of color disproportionately. SARS-CoV-2 infection case rates, hospitalizations, and death rates among black, Latinx, and Native […]

Sports

Serena Williams Talks Industry Doubles Standards & ‘Problems’ Being A Black Woman

October 27, 2020 admin 0

By  Ny MaGee – *Serena Williams chatted with her ex-boyfriend and friend, rapper Common, for ESPN’s “The Undefeated,” and she explained how if she were a man, she would have long ago been considered the greatest of all time. […]

Entertainment

LIFEWTR Debuts Digital Time Capsule, “Black Art Rising,” to Immortalize the Legacy of Black Protest Art

October 27, 2020 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown Newswire Senior National Correspondent — According to organizers, the gallery was created to preserve this moment in time and help keep the movement alive and ensure future generations have access to the […]

Editorials

Contained Rage Doesn’t Remain Contained. Time to Have ‘The Talk”

October 27, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a counselor, I ask the heads of households to have “The Talk” with your family, especially with male children. It is no strange or foreign conversation I am asking you to […]

Business

Gov. Ron DeSantis Drafts Former FSU Standout John Davis to Run Florida Lottery

October 27, 2020 admin 0

By Jim Turner News Service of Florida – Gov Ron DeSantis on Monday named John Davis, the executive vice president of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, to fill the long-vacant position of secretary of […]

Editorials

Protect Your Future–VOTE

October 27, 2020 admin 0

By Patricia Brigham  – There are people out there who don’t want you to vote. It’s an unfortunate fact of American history from the Jim Crow poll taxes of the early to mid-20th century to […]

Religion

Pope Francis Appoints America’s First African American Cardinal, Chicago-Native Wilton Gregory

October 26, 2020 admin 0

Vatican City – Wilton Gregory, 72, who is the D.C. archbishop, was picked by Francis to lead the prestigious diocese in the U.S. capital last year. The prelate, who was born in Chicago, has his […]

Sports

Jeff Garcia Criticizes Patriots’ Cam Newton for his Clothing Choices: ‘Why are you dressing like that?’

October 26, 2020 admin 0

By Chris Bengel – The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback had some strong words for the Patriots signal caller The New England Patriots were no match for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday as they got blown out, 33-6. In the […]

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