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Redefining Black Consciousness
Former President Donald Trump’s unexpected gains among Black voters have stirred considerable discussion and concern within Democratic circles. Despite Trump’s historically low Black voter support in previous elections, recent polls indicate a notable shift. In 2020, he secured just 8% of the Black vote, a figure mirrored in his 2016 campaign against Hillary Clinton, as […]
A recent survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Italian chapter of the health development NGO Amref has shed light on the prevailing perceptions of racism towards Africans in Italy. The survey, titled ‘Africa and Health: The opinion of Italians’, unveils a troubling sentiment among the Italian populace, with seven out of ten individuals […]
In a highly anticipated encounter, the Nigerian Super Eagles are set to face off against the Ghanaian Black Stars today at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. The match comes barely two years after Thomas Partey’s pivotal strike secured Ghana’s spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, drawing 1-1 against Nigeria. Despite there being […]
Chronic kidney disease presents a significant health challenge, characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function, ultimately leading to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. A notable disparity exists in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease within the Black community, a reality attributed to a combination of genetic predispositions, elevated rates […]
In the wake of contentious diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies enacted by several states, including Florida’s recent decision to eliminate DEI initiatives, Black athletes are considering a powerful form of protest by avoiding schools in states that have implemented such measures. The potential boycott is reminiscent of a historic protest recounted by attendees of […]
In Montgomery, Alabama, a wooden bench overlooks the Alabama River, bearing witness to the harrowing journeys of enslaved Africans forced into a life of servitude. Meanwhile, in Charleston, South Carolina, the wide windows of the International African American Museum frame a view across the Cooper River, reminiscent of the distant shores from which countless individuals […]
John’s story is one that resonates with countless individuals facing the daunting reality of a lung cancer diagnosis. Yet, for Black men like John, the journey is often fraught with additional challenges, particularly when it comes to accessing cutting-edge treatments and participating in clinical trials that could potentially transform their prognosis. Despite being more susceptible […]
In the heart of Sacramento’s Broadway, brothers Marichal and Rodney Brown carry on a legacy deeply rooted in their family history. Their father, Earlie D. Brown, a revered master barber, not only provided haircuts but also served as a confidant to many, offering a safe haven for intimate conversations in the back room of his […]
A recent report from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) sheds light on a concerning trend: over a quarter of California’s homeless population is Black, a figure nearly four times higher than the state’s Black population. The report, titled “Toward Equity: Understanding Black Californians’ Experiences of Homelessness,” delves into the systemic causes behind this […]
In a bizarre and distressing incident unfolding in Rourkela, a mother has allegedly taken drastic measures, driven by superstition, by “stealing” her deceased daughter’s body from a hospital mortuary, nurturing the belief that a ritual involving black magic could revive her child after 21 days. The sequence of events, which has left many bewildered, transpired […]
