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Local news is an important part of many Black Americans’ information diet. Overall, about three-quarters of Black adults in the United States say they see or hear news coverage about their local community at least sometimes. Around six-in-ten (58%) say local journalists in their area are mostly in touch with their local community. And by […]
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Monday his administration has no plan to give the United States access to more Philippine military bases and stressed that the American military’s presence in several camps and sites so far was sparked by China’s aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., […]
North Preston’s Trevor Silver released Trev Black History Volume Four earlier this month. For Black History Month, he uses his clothing brand to feature Black public figures from Nova Scotia and abroad who have done great things, says Silver. Every year, he collaborates with someone new. “This year’s design, I commissioned local Black artist Letitia […]
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – In 1953, Lenny Simpson visited his neighbor’s tennis court and saw professional tennis player Althea Gibson practicing. An event that would spark a career in tennis, at 15 years old, Simpson would go on to become the youngest male player at the time to participate in the U.S. National Championship. The […]
We are already halfway through the month of February! The public is encouraged to head to the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse to explore the profound and significant contributions of African Americans in St. Mary’s County this month in honor of Black History Month. USCT […]
As we celebrate Black Heritage Month in 2024, there are groups of people who are trying to sugarcoat and erase African American history to promote patriotic education. Black Heritage Month — also known as Black History Month — is an opportunity for us not only to remember and reflect but also to educate our youth. […]
High breast cancer mortality rates for Black people have persisted in Arizona since 2016. Cancer biology, inadequate insurance coverage and limited access to health care are a few factors influencing the consistently high breast cancer mortality rates for Black women in the United States, according to cancer experts. Black women are over 40% more likely […]
Health care Posted Sunday, February 4, 2024 10:00 am By Mia Milinovich | Cronkite News PHOENIX — Cancer biology, inadequate insurance coverage and limited access to health care are a few factors influencing the consistently high breast cancer mortality rates for Black women in the United States, according to cancer experts. Black women are over […]
Local group, U.S. task force target disparity in Black breast cancer mortality rates myheraldreview.com Source link
Local group, U.S. task force target disparity in Black breast cancer mortality rates PinalCentral Source link