Month: June 2022
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Florida #23 Congressional Candidate Supports Economic Hub-Zones for Black-Owned Businesses In Celebration of Juneteenth
Since the Civil War, 157 years has passed with Blacks and Whites finding common ground to eradicate the roots of racism, but more needs done targeting poverty. …they {Black community] do get the short end of the stick in some areas like education, judicial and the economic environment that impacts living standards, let alone self-worth…
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Converge Media Recognized with Highest Honor at NW Emmy Awards
Acclaimed and trusted news outlet uplifts, strengthens, and amplifies black voices SEATTLE /PRNewswire/ — Seattle based and Black-owned media powerhouse, Converge Media, received the coveted Governor’s Award on Saturday night during the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Northwest annual ceremony. The Governor’s Award, reserved for special recognition outside of the Chapter’s regular awards structure, is…
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Decida estar más saludable
(Family Features) Las dietas no funcionan. Según la publicación Journal of Clinical Psychology, el 45% de los estadounidenses toman decisiones en Año Nuevo, y la lista está encabezada por las decisiones relacionadas con el peso. Lamentablemente, solo el 8% cumple estas decisiones, ya sea que se relacionen o no con el peso. Si ha tomado…
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Celebrating 30 years: The Nissan Foundation awards $848,000 in grants to nonprofits sharing unique cultural perspectives
For 30 years, the Nissan Foundation has supported educational programs that promote a greater appreciation and understanding of America’s diverse cultural heritage. The Nissan Foundation to award $848,000 in grants to 33 nonprofits that inform, inspire and celebrate diversity As part of its 30th anniversary commemoration, the Nissan Foundation has profiled the impact of grantees…
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Former Super Bowl Champion Invests in at Home Connected Fitness Brand, Jaxjox
Vernon Davis To Create Exclusive Workout Content For JAXJOX AI-Powered Fitness Platform SEATTLE /PRNewswire/ — JAXJOX, a leader in connected fitness technology, today announced former NFL tight-end and Super Bowl Champion, Vernon Davis as an investor and brand partner. Davis, a 14-year NFL veteran turned entrepreneur, was one of the first users of JAXJOX’s connected home gym, InteractiveStudio, and…
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FDA Approves First Systemic Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Olumiant (baricitinib) oral tablets to treat adult patients with severe alopecia areata, a disorder that often appears as patchy baldness and affects more than 300,000 people in the U.S. each year. Today’s action marks the first FDA approval of a systemic treatment (i.e. treats the entire body…
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Why does the Black Community Oppose the Menthol Ban?
Many in the social justice community and Menthol Is Not A Crime are opposed to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to ban menthol-flavored and other flavored cigarettes. Since 85% of menthol smokers are Black, at first glance, this might seem like a good way to curb smoking-related health issues, but the unintended consequences…
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NASA Discoveries Highlighted at American Astronomical Society Meeting
Scientists will discuss new research from NASA missions – on topics ranging from exoplanets to citizen science discoveries – at the 240th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS). The meeting began Sunday, June 12, and continues through Thursday, June 16, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Agency leaders and researchers will discuss…
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HOUSE OF FIRST PARTNERS WITH THE PAINTED HOUSE ON NEW NFT PROJECT “BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL”
The NFT launchpad platform, House of First, has announced a new partnership with The Painted House, co-founded by Ja Rule (Rapper, Actor & Entrepreneur) and business partner Herb Rice. The platform was launched alongside an impressive group of Founding Collaborators with the mission of supporting and uplifting artists and creators of color, while encouraging dialogue and empowerment across…
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New Rally House Store Lands in Philadelphia Market
NEWTOWN, Penn. /PRNewswire/ — Philadelphia area fans now have another Rally House store they can turn to for stylish apparel, accessories, and gifts, and that’s Rally House Newtown. This locally driven, family-owned sports and merchandise retailer is ecstatic to open a new location in Newtown, PA, giving more residents and visitors high-quality products to browse. Customers can find this…