Black AIDS Institute (BAI), the nation’s only Black-led organization focused on ending HIV in Black communities, has re-launched its renowned “African American HIV University” (AAHU) program. Aligned with BAI’s “We The…
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Why Gil Scott-Heron’s ‘Whitey on the Moon’ still feels relevant today
A.D. Carson Assistant Professor of Hip-Hop, University of Virginia Not long after the July 20, 1969, Moon landing, Gil Scott-Heron – a poet hailed as the “Godfather of Rap” – released…
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A new program will introduce some of Houston’s most vulnerable children to a world of culinary possibilities. Entitled Restaurant U, the initiative is a partnership between local non-profit Homemade Hope and the Greater Houston Texas Restaurant…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Reignite Partnership to Empower Young Men of Color Through Mentorship
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership to empower young men of color. Both organizations recognize a…
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To Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Black Community, Twin Sister Doctors Develop Strategy
As the nation continues to increase vaccination rates, Drs. Delana Wardlaw and Elana McDonald, known as the Twin Sister Doctors, today released a special report offering insightful strategies to combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy,…
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Damage to Children’s Education — And Their Health — Could Last a Lifetime
By Liz Szabo Before the pandemic, 16-year-old Na’ryen Cayou had everything he needed. He had his own room. A partial scholarship to a boys’ prep school. A spot playing trombone in…
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Southern University tackles food deserts with Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
LLENA (AI) Health Solutions Inc. recently announced a partnership with Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to support their “Center of Excellence for Nutrition, Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life” initiative…
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Silk® Soymilk and World Champion Plant-Powered Athlete Carl Lewis Pass the Torch to Support HBCU Athletes Through New “Silk Team Protein” Initiative
While summer is in full swing, college athletes who practice year-round are already looking toward the season ahead – and many rely on key equipment, uniforms, and transportation to keep…
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Guinea-Bissau Swim Federation Alleges FINA Discrimination Against African-American Olympic Hopeful
In a strongly worded letter to international swimming’s governing body, Fédération Internationale De Natation (FINA), the Guinea-Bissau Swim Federation disputes FINA’s refusal to allow Siphiwe Baleka to swim in the Olympics on behalf…