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January 16, 2021
Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Jr. Ph.D. Recognized as one of Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful Leaders by "Atlan
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Resumes Indoor Dining on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Noon
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Health Care of South Florida opens a new office in Broward County
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My Eyelab is Now in Michigan: New Store in the Saginaw Area
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Columbia Care Receives Provisional License for Adult Use at its Patriot Care Dispensary in Downtown Boston
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Feinstein Institutes Awarded More Than $4M to Research Perinatal Depression
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San Carlos Apache Tribe Sues US Forest Service to Stop Resolution Copper Mine
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NAELA Celebrates Passage of Latest COVID-19 Relief Package
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Unmet Need for Afterschool Programs Skyrockets in the Black Community, With Four Million Black Children Without the Access to Af
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Birks Group Presents Its FY2021 Holiday Period Sales Results
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BET to Air Mega Night of Tyler Perry Must-Watch Originals With the Return of “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” and the
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Singer-Songwriter Baby Yors Drops Single & Video for Sex-Fueled Dance Anthem "Like A Gun"
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Newkirk Zwagerman, PLC and Bogas & Koncius, PC: Michigan State University's Women's Varsity Swimming and Diving Team Files T
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Tractor Supply Company Appoints Joy Brown to Its Board of Directors
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MLK Jr. oratory competitions go virtual, allowing kids to send messages of hope to a nation in distress
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Tucson Senior Living Provider Splendido Wins Award for 'Best in Wellness'
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American Lending Center Supports Small and Minority-Owned Businesses in Second Round PPP
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Connecticut Water Files Application With Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to Amend Rates
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Speech from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
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BET Announces Its Multiplatform Programming Strategy for Inauguration 2021
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Stars Come Out For BET Music Awards
June 27, 2011
Legendary songstress and diva extraordinaire Patti LaBelle was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Beginning with a special introduction from another musical icon, Gladys Knight , Cee Lo Green took to the stage in a throwback Patti LaBelle ...
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FAST FOOD WORKERS STRIKE FOR BETTER PAY
September 04, 2014
NEW YORK - Thousands of workers from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and other fast food outlets nationally are striking today to seek better wages ...
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Study: Degree Of Obesity A Factor For Minority Diabetics
September 06, 2011
According to a new University of Michigan Health System study obesity is a known risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. But it hasn’t been clear whether the “dose†of obesity—how much excess weight a person has, and for how long—affects the risk of diabetes. The study of about 8,000 adolescents and young adults shows the degree and duration of carrying extra pounds are important risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood. ...
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UNREST BETWEEN BLACK LAWMAKERS
September 01, 2011
Black Florida Rep. Allen West, the only Republican member of the Congressional Black Caucus, is threatening to quit the CBC over what he calls “racially motivated rhetoric†by fellow caucus members aimed at the tea party. While speaking at a Black Caucus-sponsored event in Miami, fellow CBC member Congressman Andre Carson of Indiana made the assertion that ...
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Firm Awards $400K In Minority Accounting Scholarships
August 15, 2011
The KPMG Foundation a private firm that operates on donations, today announced it has awarded a total of $400,000 in scholarships to 40 minority accounting doctoral students for the 2011-2012 academic year. The students include 10 new recipients and 30 students whose scholarships have been renewed. Each scholarship is valued at $10,000 and renewable annually for up to five years. ...
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Civil Rights Museum Presents 20th Anniversary Freedom Awards
August 11, 2011
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Civil Rights Museum, the 2011 Freedom Awards will be given to select individuals for their contributions to civil and human rights, education, the arts, sports community, justice and for their dedication to creating opportunity for the disenfranchised. Honorees this year include Danny Glover, Cicely Tyson, Bill Russell, Alonzo Mourning, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, among others. The Freedom Awards is a global civil rights event, part of the mission ...
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Death Rate Higher For Black Diabetics
August 10, 2011
Even though overall black patients have a lower risk of death while receiving dialysis than white patients, this applies primarily to older adults, as black patients younger than 50 years of age have a significantly higher risk of death, according to a study in the August 10 issue of JAMA. "Of more than 500,000 individuals with ...
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Study Shows Latinos Need Better Sun Protection
July 20, 2011
Latinos might have darker skin but they still need to do a better job to protect themselves against the sun, according to a study appearing in the July issue of Archives of Dermatology. The study says as Latinos begin to acculturate in the U.S. culture, they become more concerned with their skin and use more sunscreen – but they still have a long way to go in skin cancer prevention. While they begin wearing sun screen the longer they are in the country, they don’t, for example, wear sun-protective clothing like long-sleeve ...
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Unique Program Helps Black Women Mange Diabetes
June 27, 2011
The University of Virginia Health System has received a $300,000 grant to study the “Call to Health†model, which uses text messages, stress reduction and other techniques to help African-American women manage type 2 diabetes. UVA was one of five organizations to receive two-year grants from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation ...
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Minorities Not Being Properly Screen For Diabetes Despite Risks
June 24, 2011
Although people from certain ethnic groups are at high risk for getting diabetes and should be screened, a new study suggests that such screenings are not being done as often as they should. Dr. Ann Sheehy, a hospitalist and clinical assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, was lead author of the findings, which appear in this month's edition of Diabetes Care. ...
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Women's Risk Of Heart Disease After Gestational Diabetes Differs By Race
June 07, 2011
When they analyzed the study participants by racial-ethnic group, black race and Hispanic ethnicity predicted heart disease even after adjusting for other risk factors. ...
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June Is African-American Music Appreciation Month
June 02, 2011
African-American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters have made enormous contributions to our culture. ...
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HUD Awards $153M To Revitalize Distressed Public Housing
May 23, 2011
The eight housing authorities announced today were selected among 36 public housing authorities that applied for FY 2010 HOPE VI Revitalization funding. ...
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US Labor Dept. Awards $75.8M For At-Risk Youth Programs
May 18, 2011
"Every day in America, 7,000 students drop out of high school. Our nation cannot afford to lose these young people," said Secretary Solis. ...
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Gracie Awards Gala Announces Host
April 28, 2011
The Gracie Awards recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women, and about women in all facets of media. ...
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USDA Awards Grant To Fight Minority Childhood Obesity
April 21, 2011
"We know that in order to win the future, we have to win the race to educate our children. That means that our kids must be healthy so they can learn and thrive." ...
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Three Biomarkers Better Predict Kidney Disease, Complications
April 18, 2011
The study participants were, on average, 65 years old. Overall, 40 percent were black, 54 percent were women. ...
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Jennifer Hudson To Make Essence Music Festival Debut
April 12, 2011
"The ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is bringing together the world's best entertainers representing all genres of R&B -- from Jennifer Hudson to the iconic Chaka Khan." ...
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Latin Category Cut From Grammy Awards
April 12, 2011
"I was very instrumental in getting the Latin Jazz category into the awards, and its elimination is very upsetting to me." ...
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GLAAD Holds Media Awards Gala
April 11, 2011
Country music legend Dolly Parton, presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award to Robert Greenblatt. ...
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Commerce Dept. Awards $7.8M For Minority Businesses
April 07, 2011
“Minority-owned businesses excel at exporting, and with unique language and cultural connections to other countries." ...
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Cherokee Preservation Awards $2.7M In Grants
March 30, 2011
The grants support cultural preservation, economic development, job creation and environmental preservation for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. ...
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ATL Hosts Black Journalists Pioneer Awards
March 29, 2011
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County Music Trail Honors Charlie Pride
March 25, 2011
"As the most successful African American artist in country music, Charley Pride is indeed a country legend." ...
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Human Rights Campaign Mourns Loss Of Elizabeth Taylor
March 23, 2011
Ms. Taylor was a true ally to the LGBT community. She was one of the first public voices to speak up about the AIDS crisis. ...
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Al Sharpton Presents At GLAAD Awards
March 22, 2011
Rev. Al Sharpton presented the Excellence in Media Award to Russell Simmons, who has repeatedly spoken out on issues of concern to the LGBT community. ...
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NAACP Apologizes For Image Awards Snub
March 18, 2011
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National Diabetes Index Launched
March 16, 2011
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Drum Major For Justice Awards Set For April
March 16, 2011
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Spelman Hosts Diabetes Town Hall
March 14, 2011
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