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Unbreakable: Black Women and Mental Health

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Two young women who seemed happy and accomplished on the outside were, in truth, battling pain within. Their deaths are painful reminders that...

The 100 NAREB Building Black Wealth Tour

Commentary2 years ago

NNPA supports NAREB call to increase African American homeownership across America

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In more than 100 cities across the United States, seminars and one-on-one sessions will empower communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting...

Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity scientist at Harvard Medical School, joins health care advocates to unveil the Obesity Bill of Rights in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy photo)

BlackPressUSA2 years ago

Health Care Advocates Unveil Historic Obesity Bill of Rights

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Contrary to the common biases of people with chronic obesity, Dr. Fatima Stanford, an obesity medicine physician scientist and staunch supporter of the...

Statistics show nearly 48 percent of African American adults are clinically obese, with a detailed breakdown exposing 37.1 percent of affected men and 56.6 percent of women, in contrast to 32.6 percent of whites. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Commentary2 years ago

Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Unveiled Amidst Surging Obesity Rates Nationwide

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Obesity Bill of Rights has garnered initial endorsements from 36 prominent organizations, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Nurses...

Under federal guidelines, tobacco-related incidents fall under the jurisdiction of the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives), an agency that works both independently and in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies to combat tobacco-related offenses.

BlackPressUSA3 years ago

OP-ED: Anything Banned Becomes a Policing Issue:

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ban advocates acknowledge that there will be an increase in the trafficking of unregulated cigarettes nationwide. This creates a roadmap for organized criminal...

BlackPressUSA3 years ago

Gov. Newsom Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Counties Impacted By Storms

By Thomas Hughes Bay City News Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a request Tuesday for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for nine California counties, including Monterey County....

Black History4 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: Oakland’s Own Bill Russell, 88, Greatest Athlete/Civil Rights Activist Ever (Part 1)

By Paul Cobb, Post News Group Publisher Bill Russell, the center of attention in professional basketball, died at 88 after becoming the most decorated athlete in...

Black History4 years ago

Juneteenth Father’s Day for the Formerly Incarcerated

By Richard Johnson The founders of The Formerly Incarcerated Giving Back organization sponsored a Father’s Day celebration event that highlighted a “just serve spirit” which recognized...

BlackPressUSA4 years ago

Youth Uprising Approaches Mental Wellness with Fun, Education and Job Opportunity

Black Mental Health: Part 8 By Tanya Dennis Youth Uprising provides comprehensive, fully integrated health, wellness, educational, career, arts, and cultural programming to Alameda County youth...

BlackPressUSA4 years ago

Full College Scholarships Given to Entire Student Body at 5 Chicago High Schools

By Brandon Patterson In February, Hope Chicago, a Chicago scholarship program, made headlines for surprising students at five public high schools in Chicago with full college...

Courtney Hamilton’s six sons and other family, (top from left rear) Camarian, in red hat, Kendall, Kristian, grandparents Betty Hamilton and Curtis Hamilton, Kingston, and their cousin Alex Hamilton, (bottom from left), Kobe, their cousin Kamarah Hamilton, and Kassius, had just finished their annual visit to the grave of their mother where they release six red balloons in her honor. Hamilton was killed in an automobiel accident in 2018. Photo courtesy of the Hamilton family.

Black History4 years ago

Brothers Lean on “Granny,” Aunt, One Another After Covid-19 Loss

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — According to a new modeling study published in Pediatrics, a child loses a parent or guardian in one of every four COVID-19...

Businessman Joshua Clark says the absence of a Norfolk team’s participation stems from the lack of support for the program from the city. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History4 years ago

Youth Boxing Suffers TKO After City Shutters Program

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In his article, “Norfolk Shutters Historical Anti-Violence Boxing program,” businessman Joshua Clark brings attention to the loss of the boxing outlet for area...

Ben & Jerry’s is joining more than 70 other organizations in supporting The People’s Response Act, landmark legislation introduced by Congresswoman Cori Bush.

Black History5 years ago

Change is Brewing Across the Nation

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Now is the time for Congress to embrace bold, courageous leadership and join Congresswoman Cori Bush in co-sponsoring The People’s Response Act and ensuring its...

“Those people died, and the rest of us are going to die from the complications, whether it be lung disease, cancer, whatever it may be. We knew the risks, but we went in anyway. We knew we may not make it home, and so many didn’t,” said retired New York City firefighter Rodney Lewis. (Pictured left)

Black History5 years ago

Firefighter Roderick Lewis Was There, and in Ways, He Still is Remembering 9/11

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — Twenty years after the attack, after leaving the department and busying himself with new hobbies, after his oldest child, a son,...

According to a 2020 report from the Urban Institute, Black households have the lowest median FICO score among all racial and ethnic groups and the greatest share of households with no credit score at all.

BlackPressUSA5 years ago

OP-ED: How Can We Narrow the Black Homeownership Gap?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — During Black History Month, and throughout the year, it’s important to acknowledge the challenges the Black community faces when it comes to homeownership...

The legislation also eliminates the Minority Business Center program’s non-federal match requirement for three months. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History6 years ago

Minority-Owned Media Not Forgotten in Stimulus Legislation

NNAP NEWSWIRE —Another $10 million has been designated for the Minority Business Development Agency within the Department of Commerce to provide grants to Minority Business Centers...

Today, many clinicians offer a mix of in-person and online services, and some offer online services exclusively. There even exists an International Society for Mental Health Online, which formed in 1997. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Community6 years ago

Private, online therapy could be best choice when help is needed

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A graduate of Louisiana State University and Washington University in St. Louis, Shameka Mitchell Williams is a licensed clinical social worker who practices...

Mr. Alford is the Co-Founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce ®. Ms. DeBow is the Co-Founder, Executive Vice President of the Chamber.

Black History7 years ago

COMMENTARY: We need to Revitalize the Great 8a Business Development Program

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 8(a) Business Development program was the brainchild of the late, great Parren J. Mitchell while he was the Chair of the House...

Pastor Daryl Arnold, Wraquel Brown, T’zion Fears-Perez, Lakeisha Fears-Perez, and Ronni Chandler, Executive Director, Project GRAD. (Photo submitted)

Crime7 years ago

Both Sides of the Gun: A Hard Conversation

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — The end of March and the beginning of April were as volatile as the season change itself… Six shootings in the space...

Dr. Kevin Williams is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Pfizer Rare Disease. In this role, he leads a Medical Affairs organization of approximately 150 medical colleagues around the globe supporting Pfizer’s efforts and portfolio in Rare Disease.

Commentary8 years ago

ASK DR. KEVIN: Shedding Light on the “Invisible Symptoms” of Sickle Cell Disease

NNPA NEWSWIRE — What I’ve heard time and time again from people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is that they often feel isolated in their...

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Unbreakable: Black Women and Mental Health

NNPA supports NAREB call to increase African American homeownership across America

Health Care Advocates Unveil Historic Obesity Bill of Rights

Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Unveiled Amidst Surging Obesity Rates Nationwide

OP-ED: Anything Banned Becomes a Policing Issue:

Gov. Newsom Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Counties Impacted By Storms

IN MEMORIAM: Oakland’s Own Bill Russell, 88, Greatest Athlete/Civil Rights Activist Ever (Part 1)

Juneteenth Father’s Day for the Formerly Incarcerated

Youth Uprising Approaches Mental Wellness with Fun, Education and Job Opportunity

Full College Scholarships Given to Entire Student Body at 5 Chicago High Schools

Brothers Lean on “Granny,” Aunt, One Another After Covid-19 Loss

Youth Boxing Suffers TKO After City Shutters Program

Change is Brewing Across the Nation

Firefighter Roderick Lewis Was There, and in Ways, He Still is Remembering 9/11

OP-ED: How Can We Narrow the Black Homeownership Gap?

Minority-Owned Media Not Forgotten in Stimulus Legislation

Private, online therapy could be best choice when help is needed

COMMENTARY: We need to Revitalize the Great 8a Business Development Program

Both Sides of the Gun: A Hard Conversation

ASK DR. KEVIN: Shedding Light on the “Invisible Symptoms” of Sickle Cell Disease

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Unbreakable: Black Women and Mental Health

NNPA supports NAREB call to increase African American homeownership across America

Health Care Advocates Unveil Historic Obesity Bill of Rights

Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Unveiled Amidst Surging Obesity Rates Nationwide

OP-ED: Anything Banned Becomes a Policing Issue:

Gov. Newsom Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Counties Impacted By Storms

IN MEMORIAM: Oakland’s Own Bill Russell, 88, Greatest Athlete/Civil Rights Activist Ever (Part 1)

Juneteenth Father’s Day for the Formerly Incarcerated

Youth Uprising Approaches Mental Wellness with Fun, Education and Job Opportunity

Full College Scholarships Given to Entire Student Body at 5 Chicago High Schools

Brothers Lean on “Granny,” Aunt, One Another After Covid-19 Loss

Youth Boxing Suffers TKO After City Shutters Program

Change is Brewing Across the Nation

Firefighter Roderick Lewis Was There, and in Ways, He Still is Remembering 9/11

OP-ED: How Can We Narrow the Black Homeownership Gap?

Minority-Owned Media Not Forgotten in Stimulus Legislation

Private, online therapy could be best choice when help is needed

COMMENTARY: We need to Revitalize the Great 8a Business Development Program

Both Sides of the Gun: A Hard Conversation

ASK DR. KEVIN: Shedding Light on the “Invisible Symptoms” of Sickle Cell Disease

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