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New sickle cell treatment sparks feelings of hope and some hesitancy among Black patients

CRISPR technology promises better health for patients with sickle cell disease, but some still have reservations.

Nurses of color are underrepresented in their field. (Getty Images)

Nurse Who Founded Her Own American Heart Association Training Center Is the First Black Woman Inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses

Shawntay Harris, founder of Eminent CPR, has made history as the first Black woman to be inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses.

“Philadelphia, in particular, has pioneered a successful effort to divert youth from the legal system.”
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How Philadelphia Disrupted the School-to-Prison Pipeline

A police diversion program implemented in 2014 has shown a 91% reduction in in-school arrests in Philadelphia.

Jaime Foxx accepts the "Vanguard Award" onstage during The Critics Choice Association's Celebration Of Cinema & Television in Los Angeles on Monday. (Leon Bennett / Getty Images)

‘I saw the tunnel. I didn’t see the light!’ Jamie Foxx speaks on mystery illness that left him temporarily unable to walk

Jamie Foxx accepts CCA’s Vanguard Award after enduring a battle with a mysterious illness that led to his hospitalization.

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Why parents say Black Santas are important for children to see

Black children benefit from seeing racial representation in mainstream culture, which includes their favorite icon: Santa Claus.

People walk past the Dollar General store in August in Jacksonville, Fla., where three people were shot and killed the day before. (Sean Rayford / Getty Images)

After racist shooting that killed 3, family sues Dollar General over lax security

The families of the three victims fatally shot in a racist shooting at Dollar General have sued the store for negligence.

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Four Black founders on creating healing communities in LA: ‘so all of us can have access’

The Black community in Los Angeles comes together for unique experiences thanks to the efforts of these leaders.

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Yes, Black Couples Face Fertility Issues Too

The results of one survey show that Black patients face stigma and stereotypes that despite dealing with infertility.

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A Play About Black Women’s Experiences, Met With Violence

French theatergoers won’t see all performers in “Carte Noire Named Desire” after racist violence caused Fatou Siby to step back.

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Beyoncé drops new single ‘My House’ following release of ‘Renaissance’ film

Fans of Beyonce have plenty to enjoy with a new single to celebrate the release of a film that is now in theaters.

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MCTS Announces 8th Annual Rosa Parks Scholarship

The Milwaukee County Transit System honors Rosa Parks each year while helping students pursue higher education with a scholarship.

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‘Southern/Modern’: Rediscovering the Radical Art Below the Mason-Dixon Line

An art exhibit in an Atlanta Museum brings together works by Southern artists from the mid-1900s to examine changing styles.

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders looks on during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi Valley State. (Hannah Mattix/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)

Why Deion Sanders’ success in Colorado matters so much to Black fans

Football fans find themselves looking toward Colorado college sports now that one of the NFL’s greats is a coach.

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Is Racism Causing Stroke In Black Women?

The Black Women’s Health Study has linked interpersonal racism experienced in multiple areas of life to an increased risk of stroke.

Though Black women face comparatively high rates of pregnancy complications such as maternal mortality, focused support remains a point of contention. (LordHenriVoton via Getty)

Is Helping Black Moms Out Financially Unconstitutional?

The Abundant Birth Project is being sued for violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by providing financial aid to pregnant women of color.

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On a Single Day, Two Men Are Cleared in Decades-Old Manhattan Murders

Decades ago, Jabar Walker and Wayne Gardine were falsely convicted of murder. They finally walked free this past Monday.

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Second annual Blackity Black Holiday Market connects shoppers to Black-owned businesses

HYFIN Radio Milwaukee hosted its second annual Blackity Black Market to highlight Black businesses in Milwaukee.

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As holiday shopping begins, Black business owners hope shoppers don’t forget them

Holiday shopping is big business, but Black businesses do not always benefit from increased patronage this time of year.

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Alabama A&M will lead bands in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Millions who tune into this historic annual event will see Black musicians on their screens this Thanksgiving.

Virginia State University in Petersburg will host a presidential debate in 2024. (Virginia State University)

An HBCU will host a general election presidential debate for the first time

A 250-year tradition of presidential debates has changed, according to the recently released list of next year’s debate sites.

While classroom technology has evolved, many things, including segregation, persists (Pixabay)

7 Facts About Modern School Segregation

Segregation in schools is illegal on paper but functionally still happens across the nation–and it may be getting worse.