The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation discussed the challenges, opportunities and policies related to reproductive health for Black women, who disproportionately experience maternal mortality, infertility and miscarriages, and the role of doulas and midwives in addressing these issues.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation centers Black agenda at Annual Legislative Conference
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation kicked off their 53rd Annual Legislative Conference on Sept. 11, featuring speakers and elected officials discussing empowering the global Black community and taking action on this year’s theme of “Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices.”
Posted inMusic
Music icon Frankie Beverly dies at 77
Legendary soul singer Frankie Beverly, best known for his work with the band Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, has passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music and a unique style that will continue to be a defining part of Black culture.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris, Trump face off as members of Black Press weigh in on ‘Debate Night in Black America’
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off in a presidential debate on Sept. 10, with Harris focusing on the economy and healthcare, while Trump was unable to provide a plan to replace Obamacare.
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Heman Bekele, 15, creates soap to fight skin cancer
Heman Bekele, a budding scientist from Ethiopia, has created a compound-based soap to treat skin cancer, winning him the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and the title of TIME Magazine’s 2024 Kid of the Year.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
Trump appointed judge says the EPA can’t use race in “cancer alley” probe
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the federal government from investigating whether race should be considered as a factor in the enforcement of environmental laws, effectively barring the EPA from using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to prove racism was at work in creating “Cancer Alley.”
Posted inWord In Black
Deconstruction zones: Campus racial healing programs expand
Four colleges in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania have opened Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation centers to provide students with a dedicated space to learn how to dismantle false beliefs about racial hierarchies.
Posted inHealth
Eli Lilly lowers price on popular obesity medication
Eli Lilly has announced a significant price reduction for its weight loss medication Zepbound, which is now available for $399 for a four-week supply of the 2.5 mg dose, and $549 for a four-week supply of the 5 mg dose.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
James Earl Jones, legendary voice of stage and screen dies at 93
James Earl Jones, a legendary actor known for his iconic voice and presence in theater, film and television, has passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy that will resonate for years to come.
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Black girls lead: The link between public schools and a voter surge
Young Black women in 13 key battleground states have registered to vote at a rate of 175% compared to the last presidential election, with the Democratic National Committee’s targeted efforts to engage young Black voters playing a significant role.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
5 ways to implement ‘zero waste’ lifestyle
Zero Waste Week, Sept. 4-8, encourages individuals to reduce their waste and be more sustainable, with tips including buying in bulk, turning off water while brushing teeth, using what you have, using reusable items, and making eco-friendly swaps.
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With father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible?
Colin Gray, the father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a Georgia school shooting, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and second-degree murder, following the successful prosecution of two parents in Michigan who were held responsible for a similar tragedy at a school north of Detroit.