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Environmental Racism Persists

By Glenn Ellis (Trice Edney Wire) - Environmental racism is the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on people of color.  The lead poisoning of children...

Can The Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Fight Live Up To The Hype?

By Motez Bishara CNN (CNN) -- "It's official!" The two words published on Floyd Mayweather's Instagram account on Tuesday were all it took to send the sporting...

Black AIDS Institute Announces “30 Days of HIV” Campaign

The Black AIDS Institute, the nation’s only think tank focused on the impact of HIV upon Black communities, has announced a national, digital-community campaign,...

Serena Williams Slams Ilie Nastase Over ‘Racist’ Comments

By Danielle Rossingh for CNN (CNN) -- Serena Williams called Ilie Nastase's comments about her pregnancy "racist" and offered her "full support" to the International Tennis...

Endometriosis – The Common Story Of Pain, Suffering Few Know About

By Autumn Dalton Howard University News Service WASHINGTON -- By the time Victoria Makinde finished her story of pain, unanswered questions and confusion, there were tears...

The Dangerous Behaviors Of Teens Who Use Fake Weed

By Susan Scutti CNN (CNN) -- The synthetic cannabinoids often called "fake weed" are a mix of chemicals sprinkled on what looks like incense and...

County Unveils New Food Safety Rating System

Today, Public Health – Seattle & King County unveiled new signs that food inspectors will place in restaurant windows as part of its broader...

Black People Are Still In The Dark When It Comes To HIV

By Angelo C. Louw NNPA Guest Columnist With new infection rates and AIDS-related deaths on a decline globally, it seems we are finally gaining ground in...

Judge Rules 5-Hour ENERGY® Violated Consumer Protection Act

According to a ruling filed in King County Superior Court, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® violated the state’s Consumer Protection Act by making claims...

Clinton Rolls Out Mental Health Plan

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Contributor Hillary Clinton said she’s alarmed by the statistics. Approximately one in five adults in the United States – or 43.8 million...

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New Study Reveals 1 In 5 Young People Use AI Chatbots...

AI chatbots are becoming increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults for mental health support, with nearly 1 in 5 using them for advice and help when feeling upset, nervous, or anxious, although experts warn of the potential risks of relying on AI for mental health advice.