African-Americans At Risk From Unusual Optometry Practice
By Joseph Hammond
Urban News Service
When Pat Raynor developed cataracts, she hoped her optometrist would refer her to a qualified eye surgeon.
But, the 65-year...
Simone Biles: I Went From Foster Care To The Olympics
By Simone Biles
(CNN) -- People love to ask: "What's your secret?" Sometimes they want to know how I defy gravity on the mat. Other...
SPS Unveils 2018 Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Seattle Public Schools’ (SPS) Athletic Department recently announced its second year of the SPS Athletic Hall of Fame (AHoF) honoring outstanding SPS high...
Former NFL Player Raises Money For Space Heaters, Coats For Baltimore City Students
By Lauren Victoria Burke
NNPA Contributor
Thousands of people stepped up to help former NFL linebacker Aaron Maybin raise money for students in Baltimore’s public schools...
Getting Fit In The New Year
By Glenn Ellis
(Trice Edney Wire) - Aren't the holidays about good times with loved ones, great food, and fun? Anyway, beginning Jan. 1, you...
Biney Becomes 1st Black Woman To Make U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team
By Beth Harris
AP Sports Writer
KEARNS, Utah (AP) - Maame Biney became the first Black woman to qualify for a U.S. Olympic speedskating team with...
LeBron James: Keeping A Billion-dollar Body In Shape
By Motez Bishara, CNN
(CNN) -- Everyone knows about LeBron James and his fanatical workouts, but not many people know about the guy entrusted with...
Watch Out For Those Holiday Health Hazards
By Glenn Ellis
(Trice Edney Wire) - Yes, it may be the most wonderful time of the year but the Holiday Season is also at...
Tiger Woods Targets Majors In 2018
By David Stokes, CNN
(CNN) -- Just a few months ago, Tiger Woods wasn't sure if he'd ever play competitive golf again, but after a promising return...
Is It Time To Put Down Soul Food?
By Tyler Brady
Howard University News Service
WASHINGTON — As we enjoy the holiday season, Americans will be involved in two of their favorite seasonal activities–...
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Kushner, Jeffries Discuss Ways White House And Democrats Can Collaborate
A recently reported private Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries meeting has sparked incredulity among Democrats and political critics alike. As the November midterm elections loom and control of the House is at stake, this surprising discussion over potential collaboration highlights the shifting dynamics and bipartisan tensions in Washington.
