Is Our Food System Safe?
The incidence of food recalls has surged by 25% compared to the previous year, with numerous recalls associated with lethal bacterial contaminations causing multiple fatalities and hospitalizations.
New Clean Air Rules Help Black Communities
The EPA has implemented stricter nitrogen oxide emission standards for power plants and industrial facilities, aiming to protect nearby communities and reduce pollution, particularly in Black, Latinx, and non-white areas.
Black Folks Still Take COVID Vaccines Seriously
A recent Pew Research Center survey indicates that 60% of Americans do not intend to receive the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Republicans are the most likely to decline the vaccine, while Black Americans are the most likely to have already received it.
Advent: A Preview Of The Reason For The Christmas Season
Advent is a season of preparation and reflection, symbolized by an Advent wreath and hymns, focusing on Christ's life before his birth, and promoting acts of justice and love.
6 Culturally Relevant Holiday Books To Add To Your Gift List
These six books are ideal for inspiring and uplifting Black K-12 students this holiday season, providing an opportunity to celebrate Black heritage and nurture a love of reading.
The Spiritual And Scientific Benefits Of Saying Thank You
Gratitude is a powerful influence throughout the year, acknowledging positivity and linking us to a greater whole, with proven scientific advantages that enhance our well-being.
How Jussie Smollett’s Overturned Conviction Is Similar To Bill Cosby’s
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's hate-crime hoax conviction due to prosecutorial issues, mirroring the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision to vacate Bill Cosby's 2018 sexual assault conviction, as both cases involved unfulfilled prosecutorial promises.
Portland’s Political Transformation: Mayor-Elect Keith Wilson’s Vision For The Future
Portland is on the brink of a significant political shift, set to introduce a revamped government structure in January featuring a 12-member council, a city administrator, and a reimagined mayoral role.
Severe Winter Storm Causes Fatalities And Disruptions Across The Northwest U.S.
The National Weather Service in Portland is monitoring a powerful storm system, referred to as a "bomb cyclone," swirling off the U.S. West Coast.
Study: Life Expectancy Of Black People Shortens
The disparity in life expectancy between Black and white Americans has almost doubled in the past twenty years, exacerbated by geographic and racial health inequities, with the COVID-19 pandemic further increasing the gap.
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Is Our Food System Safe?
The incidence of food recalls has surged by 25% compared to the previous year, with numerous recalls associated with lethal bacterial contaminations causing multiple fatalities and hospitalizations.
