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Women leaders discuss the ā€˜State of Self-Care for Black Women’ report

Launched in 2020, EXHALE is the first emotional well-being app designed specifically for Black, Indigenous and women of color.

Photos: Andrew “Bo” Foster Historical Marker Dedication

Check out some of these amazing photos from the Andrew "Bo" Foster historical Marker Dedication near the intersection of 21st and Illinois Street on...

ā€˜Racism is a public health crisis’ town hall

In a united initiative to foster inclusivity and eliminate racial disparities in medical care, four hospitals spoke about how they are tackling the issue of racism within their healthcare systems.Ā 

Honoring Negro Leagues Baseball Week

Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is hosting Negro Leagues Baseball Week from June 20-24. The Indianapolis Indians are paying homage to the pioneers of the Negro...

PHOTOS: 4th annual Community Peace Walk

The annual Community Peace Walk is a celebration of young Black voices in the Martindale-BrightwoodĀ communityĀ speaking on issues that are important to them.

A special kind of courage

Local filmmakers to host screening of "The Pendleton 2: They Stood Up," a documentary about a prisoner uprising at Pendleton Correctional Facility.

60 years after Medgar Evers’ murder, his widow continues a civil rights legacy

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — It's been 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was murdered outside his Mississippi home. His widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, is 90 years old. She says he misses him terribly and is proud of his legacy. Several events have been held in Mississippi this month to commemorate the work of the Evers family. Evers was leader of the Mississippi NAACP from 1954 until his death in 1963. He pushed for voting rights and racial equality. Evers-Williams was national chairperson of the NAACP from 1995 to 1998. She says she remains committed to trying to eliminate racism and prejudice.

Black Men on campus: The trials and triumphs of being Black at Harvard University

The story of Black men attending and graduating from Harvard University is one of triumph, perseverance and companionship. Despite facing numerous obstacles, these men...

Black patients and white coats: Tackling health care bias

Under the Patient Bill of Rights, people have the right to request a new doctor, nurse or caregiver. They can also get a timely response to requests from medical professionals.

Man dies after being placed in a chokehold by a subway rider

NEW YORK (AP) — The choking death of a man at the hands of another New York subway rider was setting off powerful reactions Thursday, with...
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