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Lifestyle

Intimate and Family Violence in the Black Community

June 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Patrice Le Goy, Ph.D.| International Psychologist | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT #130039)| There has been an epidemic happening in our community. The number of Black women being killed by their partners or […]

Local

Juneteenth: The Week of Repair

June 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By David Snelling —As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special week is dedicated to honoring Black Americans whose […]

Education

Florida College Prepaid Program Open for Enrollment

June 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

MIAMI – Open enrollment for Florida College Prepaid program is underway, giving parents a head start on savings for their children’s college education. This year, Florida families have more flexibility to plan for the children’s […]

Health

Black History Commentary: Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men — A Growing Concern

June 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

WORD IN BLACK By Jennifer Porter Gore — Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show twice as many people died by suicide in 2023 as from homicide. In fact, it was the […]

Editorials

Op-Ed: The Attack on Michelle Obama Is an Attack on the Dignity of Black Women

June 16, 2026 Staff 0

by Dexter Bridgeman The recent comments directed at former First Lady Michelle Obama by UFC fighter Josh Hokit were not only offensive and inappropriate, they were part of a troubling pattern that Black women in […]

International

Global Backlash Follows Videos Showing Abuse of Black Baby Dolls Trend

June 16, 2026 Staff 0

BEIJING  — Videos circulating on Chinese social media featuring the abuse of a popular toy known as the “Natasha doll” have sparked international criticism, with activists and commentators condemning the trend as racist and dehumanizing. […]

Community

Hubbard House Launches New Male Engagement Initiative

June 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

In a month where we celebrate the fathers and father-figures in our lives, Hubbard House is excited to share a new initiative supporting men who want to be a positive influence toward a safer tomorrow. […]

Sports

A City Unleashed: Knicks Make History, Ticker Tape Parade on June 18th

June 15, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWS —  By Pat Stevenson | Harlem Community News | The Knicks’ playoff run was defined by grit and improbable comebacks, including a 29‑point rally in Game 4—the largest in NBA Finals history […]

Sports

Meet Alvin Junior Mak, the designer behind the Dem. Republic of Congo’s viral World Cup pre-match fits

June 15, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Kay Wicker | The founder and creative director of JMAKxPARIS breaks down the intention and cultural heritage behind The Leopards’ World Cup pre-match fits.    After 52 years away from the World Cup, the Democratic […]

Local

ST AUGUSTINE: Nation’s Oldest City Set to Elect First Black Mayor

June 15, 2026 Staff 0

  The nation’s oldest established city is poised to make history with the election of its first Black mayor. St. Augustine City Commissioner Cynthia Garris will become the city’s next mayor after emerging as the […]

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