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Howard University Receives Close To $1 Million For HIV Education Amongst Black Women

Gilead Sciences has awarded Howard University’s College of Medicine nearly $1 million to improve HIV prevention and care for Black girls and women.

The U.S. Allowed A Gaza Ceasefire Resolution To Pass At The UN. What Does...

Following several failed attempts over five months of Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, the United Nations Security Council on Monday finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. Israel has reacted angrily to the resolution, saying it has no intention of abiding by it. On Tuesday, Israeli attacks on Gaza continued.

No. 1 Houston Survives OT Upset Scare After Dramatic Buzzer Beater From No. 9...

The No. 1 seeded Houston Cougars survived an overtime upset scare in the men’s March Madness after the No. 9 seed Texas A&M Aggies hit a dramatic buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of regulation.

No. 3 LSU Advances To Women’s March Madness Sweet 16 Amid Distraction Surrounding Head...

The No. 3 seeded LSU Tigers held off No. 11 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders to advance to the women’s March Madness Sweet 16 on Sunday, amid distractions surrounding head coach Kim Mulkey.

‘It’s Cartel-Like Behavior,’ Big Pharma

Pharmaceutical greed is driving the health care system. It leaves Black folks with diabetes at risk of worsening health outcomes and death.

Experts Weigh In On Diabetes In The Black Community

One in five Americans are unaware that they have the disease — but experts say awareness can make diabetes manageable.

Black Teachers Help Keep Black Boys Out of Special Education

A new study finds that Black male elementary school students with Black teachers are less likely to be identified for special education.

Cars, Sugar And Cruises: How The Port Of Baltimore Closure Could Hurt The Economy

The bridge collapse that has indefinitely halted the flow of ships in and out of the Port of Baltimore could hurt the local economy, strain supply chains and scramble deliveries along the US East Coast.

As Black Mayor Handles Bridge Tragedy, Racists Blow Dog Whistle

When they call Brandon Scott of Baltimore a “DEI mayor,” everyone knows they want to use the N-word in public — but don’t dare.

Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Claimed A Seat At The Table For Black Women

Shirley Chisholm knocked down barriers and opened doors that led to Black women refusing to wait for an invitation to claim a seat at the table.

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VOICES Heard: New Cancer Study Will Center Black Women

In a groundbreaking study, the American Cancer Society will investigate the link between breast cancer and race by exclusively tracking Black women.