Category: the Bridge

Bridging the gap between race, gender, philosophies… leading to understanding!

Know Your Kidneys

How to prevent and manage kidney disease (Family Features) You may not think much about your kidneys unless there’s a problem, but they play a vital role in your health. Your kidneys continually filter your blood to remove extra fluid and waste, which is released from the body as urine. They also help control blood […]

BCT Partners Announces Five New Advisory Board Members

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New Members Will Enhance BCT Partners Focus on Innovation to Drive Equity  BCT Partners announces the appointment of five new members to their Board of Advisor board. As BCT continues its rapid growth, the addition of these distinguished professionals will help support its efforts to accelerate innovation and advance equity. The new members will join […]

Air Canada Salutes its Black Employees; Launches Inaugural Black History Celebratory Flight

Flight AC914 from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale was operated by Black pilots, flight attendants, planned and supported by Black managers and ground employees MONTREAL /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada is marking Black History Month by featuring the achievements and contributions of its Black employees to aviation, including an inaugural, Black History celebratory flight. Flight AC914 from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale and return flight AC917 […]

Managing Complications of Lupus

(Family Features) Many people may recognize the term “lupus” and think of it as an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and swelling, but you may not be aware lupus impacts an estimated 1.5 million Americans and can affect many parts of the body. The disease that causes the immune system to attack its […]

McCormick® Celebrates Black History Month by Transforming Charcuterie Boards into Soul-Cuterie Boards

The brand partners with Chef Millie Peartree to showcase how amazing soul food is one bite at a time Today, the McCormick® brand announced they are partnering with award-winning chef, taste-maker, soul food and southern cooking expert Millie Peartree, to acknowledge the history and prominence of soul food by transforming traditional charcuterie boards into “Soul-Cuterie” boards for […]

BLACK ENTERPRISE TO PRESENT SUMMIT FOCUSED ON THE IMPACT AND BEST PRACTICES OF CORPORATE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION EFFORTS, FEB. 17

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The latest Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit will explore the current state of corporate pledges made in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the impact of Black employee resource groups, and more. BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its next Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Virtual Summit, on Feb. 17, in partnership with Toyota. The latest installment of this […]

Random Act of Kindness Day

Kindness starts with you #KindnessDay NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY Each year on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity. It is celebrated by individuals, groups, and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. The movement of Random Acts of Kindness inspires people every day. As a favorite celebration for […]

Huge Building Projection Confronts Milwaukee’s Drug/Alcohol Overdose Surge

Impossible-to-Ignore Teen Music Video Addresses Milwaukee’s Growing Overdose Problem WHAT:             Full-scale projection of ananti-drug music video created by local teens to combat the skyrocketing drug/alcohol overdoses in Milwaukee since the pandemic began. There will also be a press conference to address the increase in addiction since the pandemic began.   WHEN:             Teen Video Projection Premiere: Thurs, Feb. 17th at 6:15 p.m.*(countdown begins […]

Erin Jackson makes history, wins gold for Team USA

Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win a medal in Olympic speed skating. Erin Jackson (born September 19, 1992) is an American speedskating Olympic champion, inline skater, and roller derby player. She qualified for The World Games 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland, where she competed in inline speed skating in various distances on road and track. She also qualified to compete in the 500 meters […]