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  • Tennessee State University Set to Debut the First Division I Hockey Team at An HBCU

    THE AFRO — “I am incredibly excited to embark on building this program, supported by God, my family, TSU students, alumni, and all those eagerly awaiting this moment,” said Duanté Abercrombie, the head coach of the Tennessee State Tigers ice hockey team, in a press release courtesy of TSU Athletics. “I firmly believe that one day, TSU will be recognized not only as a powerhouse on the ice but also as a program whose student-athletes leave a profound legacy on the world, enriched by the lessons learned at TSU.”

  • HBCU Champions Advance to Postseason Play

    WASHINGTON INFORMER — From HBCU football teams, to the University of the District of Columbia’s soccer program, and Howard University’s volleyball players, athletes are still working to capture titles and garner bragging rights in their various conferences.

  • D.C. Area HBCUs Create Home Base for Student Veterans and Dependents

    THE AFRO — The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) offers its 100 close-knit veteran dependents and families an experience on a culturally diverse urban campus right in the heart of the District. UDC is also the only urban land grant university in the United States, offering students a unique experience.

  • Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?

    NNPA NEWSWIRE - If we have learned anything, it’s that actual change begins at the local level. We need to engage with our city councils, our school boards, our state legislatures, and our communities. These are the places where our work will make the most difference, where we can shape policies that directly impact the lives of those we serve.

  • HBCU Interns Learn Emotional Intelligence

    NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Lenserf Group’s pioneering “Exceed Your Potential Academy” is an innovative, employer-sponsored training program is designed to help students to navigate the challenges of cultural, geographic, and other changes that could impact their performance, wellness, and ability to build relationships during their internships. Topics covered include time management, building confidence, setting priorities, and overcoming procrastination.

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  • Lizzo almost unrecognizable with remarkable weight loss (photos)

    Lizzo is virtually unrecognizable as she surges on with her remarkable weight loss regimen. The Detroit-born songstress has been speaking to her fans at regular intervals throughout 2024 about her covenant to herself to shed excess weight and achieve optimum health. It definitely looks as if she’s headed in the right direction. Melissa Viviane Jefferson, The post Lizzo almost unrecognizable with remarkable weight loss (photos) appeared first on Rolling Out.

‘We’re not doing that’: why a Black couple wouldn’t crowdfund to pay off medical debts
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‘We’re not doing that’: why a Black couple wouldn’t crowdfund to pay off medical debts

By Noam N. Levey – Black Headline Newswire SUFFOLK, Va. — When Kristie Fields was undergoing treatment for breast cancer nine years ago, she got some unsolicited advice at the hospital: Share your story on the local news, a nurse told her. Viewers would surely send money. Fields, a Navy veteran and former shipyard worker,...
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New Charleston museum nods to historical roots of US health disparities
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New Charleston museum nods to historical roots of US health disparities

By Lauren Sausser – Black Headline Newswire CHARLESTON, S.C. — Maude Callen, a Black nurse-midwife, delivered more than 800 infants across the South Carolina Lowcountry starting in the 1920s, when segregation made it difficult for Black people to get medical care. Although Callen isn’t commonly considered a household name, visitors passing through the new $120...
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Food crisis in Africa: the high cost of imported fertilizers is adding to the problem
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Food crisis in Africa: the high cost of imported fertilizers is adding to the problem

Subsidizing fertilizer is costly for African governments By (Special to Black Headline News) Global fertilizer suppliers have made incredibly high profits in 2022/23 on the back of price spikes attributed to the Russia-Ukraine war. The profits of the world’s top nine producers trebled in 2022 from two years previously. The margins and impacts have been...
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The Power of Mitochondria and Its Unique Characteristics in Black People
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The Power of Mitochondria and Its Unique Characteristics in Black People

Mitochondria are essential organelles found in eukaryotic cells that play a crucial role in energy production. They are often referred to as the “powerhouses” of the cell because they generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary source of cellular energy. While mitochondria are present in all human populations, some studies suggest that there may be unique...
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BHN Expert: You’ve lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counseling
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BHN Expert: You’ve lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counseling

Talking helps you access your internal resources By Stephen Asatsa – Counseling Psychologist, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (Special to Black Headline News) Grief is a natural response to losing something you felt a bond with. This loss ranges from death to the end of a relationship. It could also be the loss of an...
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President Biden establishes Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, cementing history
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President Biden establishes Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, cementing history

This will be America’s 425th National Park; although the known killers have never been charged, the monument will remind Americans of this historical tragedy By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/849660717 WASHINGTON – The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument became the country’s 425th national park July 25, on the 82nd anniversary of Till’s birth, as...
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DeSantis’ ‘war on woke’ looks a lot like attempts by other countries to deny and rewrite history
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DeSantis’ ‘war on woke’ looks a lot like attempts by other countries to deny and rewrite history

SB 266 aims to stop college professors from teaching about systemic racism By Rochelle Anne Davis and Eileen Kane (Special to Black Headline News) A Florida law that took effect on July 1, 2023, restricts how educators in the state’s public colleges and universities can teach about the racial oppression that African Americans have faced...
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What Is Digital Accessibility? Plus How to Get Started

As you may have noticed, accessibility awareness is on the rise [1]. In fact, it’s now often framed as a “business win” rather than a compliance burden [2]. But what is digital accessibility? As a website owner, you may want to gain a solid understanding of this concept. (more…)...
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Dele Alli abuse revelations highlight how professional footballers suffer greater mental health risk
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Dele Alli abuse revelations highlight how professional footballers suffer greater mental health risk

By James Newman (Special to Black Headline News) Everton footballer Dele Alli released an emotional interview with pundit and former player Gary Neville, on July 13. The video was a poignant reminder of the difficult upbringings experienced by many professional footballers and the long-term impact on their mental health, both within and outside of the...
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What the US can learn from affirmative action at universities in Brazil
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What the US can learn from affirmative action at universities in Brazil

Affirmative action for college students in Brazil led to better employment prospects for those who benefited from the policy By Neil Lewis Jr., Inácio Bó and Rodrigo Zeidan (Special to Black Headline News) When Brazil implemented affirmative action at its federal universities in 2012, the policy prompted a public debate that largely resembles the debate...
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  • Tennessee State University Set to Debut the First Division I Hockey Team at An HBCU

    THE AFRO — “I am incredibly excited to embark on building this program, supported by God, my family, TSU students, alumni, and all those eagerly awaiting this moment,” said Duanté Abercrombie, the head coach of the Tennessee State Tigers ice hockey team, in a press release courtesy of TSU Athletics. “I firmly believe that one day, TSU will be recognized not only as a powerhouse on the ice but also as a program whose student-athletes leave a profound legacy on the world, enriched by the lessons learned at TSU.”

  • HBCU Champions Advance to Postseason Play

    WASHINGTON INFORMER — From HBCU football teams, to the University of the District of Columbia’s soccer program, and Howard University’s volleyball players, athletes are still working to capture titles and garner bragging rights in their various conferences.

  • D.C. Area HBCUs Create Home Base for Student Veterans and Dependents

    THE AFRO — The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) offers its 100 close-knit veteran dependents and families an experience on a culturally diverse urban campus right in the heart of the District. UDC is also the only urban land grant university in the United States, offering students a unique experience.

  • Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?

    NNPA NEWSWIRE - If we have learned anything, it’s that actual change begins at the local level. We need to engage with our city councils, our school boards, our state legislatures, and our communities. These are the places where our work will make the most difference, where we can shape policies that directly impact the lives of those we serve.

  • HBCU Interns Learn Emotional Intelligence

    NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Lenserf Group’s pioneering “Exceed Your Potential Academy” is an innovative, employer-sponsored training program is designed to help students to navigate the challenges of cultural, geographic, and other changes that could impact their performance, wellness, and ability to build relationships during their internships. Topics covered include time management, building confidence, setting priorities, and overcoming procrastination.

    I am done
  • Lizzo almost unrecognizable with remarkable weight loss (photos)

    Lizzo is virtually unrecognizable as she surges on with her remarkable weight loss regimen. The Detroit-born songstress has been speaking to her fans at regular intervals throughout 2024 about her covenant to herself to shed excess weight and achieve optimum health. It definitely looks as if she’s headed in the right direction. Melissa Viviane Jefferson, The post Lizzo almost unrecognizable with remarkable weight loss (photos) appeared first on Rolling Out.

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