Dr. Willie Morrow, publisher emeritus of the San Diego Monitor and creator of one of the most well-known symbols of Black pride, the Afro Pick, passed away at his home […]
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Help postal service answer ‘wish lists’ to Jolly St. Nick
Join Operation Santa People wishing to help the U.S. Postal Service answer letters to Santa Claus from needy families began registering this past week as Operation Santa opens to the […]
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Access to care for Sickle Cell patients
In recognition of World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, more than a dozen organizations representing a diverse cross-section of patient advocates, health professional organizations, health insurers and biopharmaceutical companies […]
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‘Outdoor Afro’ promotes experiences in nature for Black adventurers
As much as Black people are defined by the contributions they’ve made to American culture, society also defines Black women and men by stereotypes that have evolved over time. From […]
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Juneteenth books for kids
You weren’t born knowing everything. People had to tell you what you needed to know, and that’s how you learn. You can guess sometimes, or figure other things out on […]
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Improving Black maternal healthcare
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Black women experience maternal mortality two to three times higher than that of White women. The estimated national maternal […]
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Sharing a Black father’s ‘gems’
This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day coincide on Sunday and standing at that intersection are African-American fathers. “We need to hear their diverse voices,” said singer and author Nita Whitaker. […]
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American Petroleum Institute lays out its solutions to gas prices
The average price for a gallon of gasoline has hit record numbers in Los Angeles and consumers wonder why the cost is so high. A study of fact sheets provided […]
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Year In Review
Each week, there is an overflow of news that happens in every corner of the nation which is of interest to people living across the African Diaspora. But quite often […]
