Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas after making landfall near Corpus Christi on Friday night. The slow-moving storm left behind flooded ... Read More
General Health
25 Years Of Def Comedy Jam: The Laughter That Started It All
In July of 1992, HBO premiered Def Comedy Jam, a half-hour stand-up comedy series that was raw, uncut, and, just down right funny before ... Read More
#WhiteCoatWednesday: Tragic Loss Inspires Medical Student To Pursue A Dream Deferred
Tragic Loss Inspires Medical Student To Pursue A Dream Deferred While studying at Spelman my junior year, I ... Read More
FINALLY! Statue of Famed Gynecologist Who Experimented On Slaves Removed
-------Update as of 4/18/18------- A statue of Dr. James Marion Sims is being removed on Tuesday from Central Park. The decision was ... Read More
Sisters Meagan & La’Myia Good Defend ‘The Return Of The Good Girl’
Actress Meagan Good is all about sisterhood, especially in the era of reality television and its often one-sided portrayal of Black women ... Read More
8 Motivational Quotes For Success From The Highly Successful
The road to success is paved with confidence, hard work, and the ability to stay motivated. Just ask the stars -- musicians, actors, and ... Read More
Comedian & Activist Dick Gregory Dies At 84
Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who broke barriers by telling it like it is and expertly redefining what to laugh at and ... Read More
GOAL! Briana Scurry: 1st Black Woman Elected Into Soccer Hall of Fame
Briana Colette Scurry, the goalkeeper who has been called the “Jackie Robinson” of soccer as the only African American starter on the U.S. ... Read More
Take The Survey: Your Doctor Or Your Smartphone? What’s The Best Source For Health Info?
New study will examine how minorities learn about health OAKLAND — The African American Wellness Project (AAWP) — a nonprofit focusing on ... Read More
‘A Paradigm Shift’ Conference Addresses Impact Of HIV/AIDS On Black Women
The Sankofa Collaborative today announces registration is open for A Paradigm Shift: The Impact of HIV/AIDS on African American Women and ... Read More
5 Reasons To Add Purple To Your Plate
"The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice" isn't just a saying it's a fact! It’s a scientifically-proven fact that the darker the food, ... Read More
Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship For Medical Students – DEADLINE AUG. 15!
The Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC) is pleased to announce the Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship for African American ... Read More