Across Black America
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Aug 12 2010
Here’s a look at African American issues and people making headlines throughout the country. Tennessee West Virginia |
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Aug 5 2010
Here’s a look at African American issues and people making headlines throughout the country. California National Michele D. Hotten is the first African American woman appointed to Maryland appellate court. Hotten got her law degree from Howard University and began her own practice after working at Farrington, Smallwood, Wells & Wyrough. She became special counsel to the Prince George’s County Human Relations Commission, hearing examiner for the Prince George’s County Board of Education, a deputy for the People’s Zoning Counsel, and Examiner in Chancery for Prince George’s County Circuit Court. Hotten is also only the second African American woman to become a judge with the district court for Prince George’s county. |
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Jul 29 2010
Here’s a look at African American issues and people making headlines throughout the country. Alabama California Florida |
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Jul 22 2010
National U.S. actress Mia Farrow met with young victims of war and sexual abuse during a three day trip through Uganda. During her visit she helped apply polio immunizations, and provide mentorship in the town of Kitodo, which can be found in the far northwest of Africa. Farrow will also attend the African Youth Forum, which will focus on maternal and child health and development. The overall teen smoking rate has shown a steady decline over the last couple of decades, but hasn’t been dropping so rapidly over the last few years, with the exception of African American females. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) lead the pack in smoking cessation. “The African-American female is the leading success story, and has been for some years now,” said Dr. Terry Pechacek, associate director for science at CDC’s office on smoking and health. “They have more positives in general. We’re seeing higher graduation rates and lower rates of smoking and drug use.” The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) recently announced that Dr. Bruce Siegel will serve as the new chief executive officer. Siegel, is the first African American to head a major hospital association, will lead NAPH as they continue to address many of the current issues in health care. |
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Jul 15 2010
Here’s a look at African American issues and people making headlines throughout the country. Minnesota Majora Carter, an advocate of environmental justice and urban development, has pitched a new idea, “Greening the Ghetto,” to community stakeholders that are influential in urban communities across the state. The initiative suggests that incarcerated people, who already cost our cities money, be trained and put to work in green areas that save our cities money. It gives them jobs with dignity, helps the environment and the community and, reduces recidivism. Missouri The John Cochran VA Medical Center will hold a public meeting to inform patients and concerned citizens about the recent dental safety lapses. According to Congressman Russ Carnahan, thousands of veterans may have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis because dental equipment at the VA Dental Center in St. Louis was not properly sterilized. The VA recently mailed letters to about 1,800 veterans who had dental procedures at the VA from February 2009 to March of 2010 alerting them to the safety lapses. New York Many members of the community gathered on Liverpool Street in Queens recently for a ceremony to change the street’s name to Sean Bell Way, in remembrance of the young man who was shot more than 50 times, at the hands of the NYPD, before his wedding day. Ohio The 100 Black Men of Greater Ohio are planning to host their Summer Mentor Fundraiser on Wednesday July 21 at Bodega’s restaurant. Expect a buffet, live music from a jazz band, a social networking hour, followed by a happy hour event. Proceeds will go to training for “Mentoring the 100 Way.” |
