Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Black Women for Wellness mourns the loss of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a beloved midwife, fierce advocate, birth worker, wife, daughter, sister, and friend to a tragic maternal health outcome. She dedicated her life to protecting Black women and birthing individuals, while fighting a system that has historically failed us. She assisted in hundreds of successful births. Yet, she died from complications related to childbirth. Dr. Green Smith and countless others are the reason why we keep fighting for Black women. Every life lost is too many. Dr. Green Smith saw…
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Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward The Department of Defense is putting more pressure on employees to volunteer to support the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration crackdown.In a February 19 memo sent to civilians across the DOD, secretary of defense Pete Hegseth wrote that he expects “every supervisor to encourage their civilian employees to volunteer. Leadership must continue to promote this detail program and educate their civilian employees on its importance.” The memo, which was titled “Department of War Guidance to Encourage Support to the Department of Homeland Security Southern Border and Internal Immigration Enforcement Missions,” was sent…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The Howard alum Bryan Cook Bengals deal is making waves across both the NFL and the HBCU community. Former Howard University standout Bryan Cook has reportedly agreed to a three year contract worth roughly $40 million with the Cincinnati Bengals, marking one of the most significant recent NFL paydays tied to an HBCU football alum. The move comes after Cook’s successful run with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he developed into a key defensive contributor and helped the franchise capture multiple championships. For HBCU supporters, the Howard alum Bryan Cook Bengals deal…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Martino said his team improved its play from last week’s loss in San Jose. “We improved in many ways. We had a problem in the first few games; today we had a different problem,” Martino said. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice At 0-3, Saturday’s meeting with the Philadelphia Union, only the fourth game of the season, has become a big game for Atlanta United. Many can argue that the match is now a must-win for manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino, midfielder Miguel Almiron (both considered club legends), and the rest of the team.…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection If you are the person organizing Thanksgiving dinner for the family, it can seem overwhelming. We’ve got you covered. Here is a Thanksgiving dinner planner that will help get you organized. Two Week Before Thanksgiving:Plan your entire menu. Go through the recipes you plan to use. From appetizer to sides – decide now, including reviewing the recipe,s so you can make your grocery list. This way you can watch out for specials on the things you will need for Thanksgiving dinner. You can also buy some items in advance…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future. Launched under the theme “Defining Africa’s Future Today”, the 2026 edition reinforces ABH’s role as a founder-first platform supporting Africa-led solutions with the ambition, scale, and substance to drive lasting economic transformation. Across the continent, entrepreneurs are solving real problems with bold, innovative solutions – from climate-smart agriculture and digital finance to healthcare,…
Science & Exploration: Check Out the Globe Via Research Study and Development Four new astronauts arrived at the International Space Station Saturday, bringing the laboratory back up to full capability after numerous of their associates were required to leave very early last month because of a clinical concern. The U.S., French and Russian astronauts and cosmonaut launched from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX rocket Friday for the around 34 -hour journey. “That was rather the experience,” NASA Commander Jessica Meir stated right away after the launch, according to BBC Information. “We have actually left the Earth, yet the Planet has…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips Vaccines usually protect you against a single, specific illness. They give the immune system a heads-up about what that invader will look like, so your cells are ready to leap into action. Some, though, do something a little different. For instance, researchers noticed during the pandemic that people who received the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis—which is not recommended in the U.S. but is commonly used in countries where the disease is endemic—had extra protection against COVID-19. That meshed with decades of observations that the shot prevents a smattering of other diseases. While…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Former footballer Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with an assault near a golf club.The 43-year-old, from Widnes, Cheshire, is accused of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm along with a second man, Gary O’Grady, 50, from Huyton, Merseyside.They appeared in the dock at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday afternoon and spoke to confirm their names, addresses and dates of birth.The case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court, where the men will appear for a plea hearing on April 7.District Judge James Hatton told Barton, who wore a…
Tech Trends & Innovation: The Latest in Tech News Broadband prices usually go up every year in April, in line with inflation but there’s one way of beating this trend and securing super fast internet access at a price that’s way cheaper your current provider.Scancom sells a Three/Vodafone 5G data SIM with 1000GB per month until November 2027 for just £68.40, down from £149.99 and using the voucher code HUKDFEB.You pay in advance and get the service up to November 30th, so a full 31 months (and a few more days) worth of 5G broadband or about £2.20 per month,…