Is Your Sleep Apnea Under Control?
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Is Your Sleep Apnea Under Control?

High-quality sleep is fundamental to your health and happiness. However, for the 10-30% of U.S. adults living with sleep apnea, a good night’s rest is not guaranteed. Obstructive sleep apnea is a respiratory condition where airways narrow during sleep, causing short periods when you’re not breathing. Incredibly common, it’s estimated that there are millions of…

How To Work Out Without Excuses
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How To Work Out Without Excuses

It’s all-too-common for those embarking on a regular exercise routine to skip a planned workout for one reason or another. Here are some of the most common excuses that people make not to exercise, along with some solutions to overcome these challenges: “I need low-impact exercises.” Many traditional workouts are tough on joints, which over…

How To Motivate Yourself To Take Action: 7 Tips for Getting Results
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How To Motivate Yourself To Take Action: 7 Tips for Getting Results

By Contributing Writer Frenetta Tate Do you find yourself struggling to get motivated? Are there things you want to do but just can’t seem to make yourself do them? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people struggle with this issue. In fact, it’s one of the biggest challenges many people face when trying…

What Is Your Period Telling You? Key Facts for Fibroid Awareness
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What Is Your Period Telling You? Key Facts for Fibroid Awareness

Menstruation (your period) is a normal and necessary process for the human body – yet the stigma around menstruation remains common. While it’s a completely natural and well-known process, menstruators often feel embarrassed or uncomfortable openly discussing their period and its symptoms or purchasing menstrual products.[1] A nationwide survey of over 13,000 Americans between the…

Benefits of Taking Aspirin and the Main Reasons People Take It
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Benefits of Taking Aspirin and the Main Reasons People Take It

There is no more familiar item in your medicine cabinet than a bottle of aspirin. Aspirin has been sold for over a century as an over-the-counter medication and millions of people take it. Aspirin is used to help treat pain associated with headaches and arthritis, and for fever reduction. People also take low-dose aspirin daily…

Sam Mac Entertainment and Mike Taylor Host a Party With a Purpose on September 3rd
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Sam Mac Entertainment and Mike Taylor Host a Party With a Purpose on September 3rd

We all have attended parties, but have you had the Sam Ford aka “Sam Mac” and Mike Taylor aka “Mike T.” experience? Known for sophistication and first-class events, this duo has not only set the standard for first-rate events but raised the bar. What they contribute to this industry is more than bringing people together…

After Two Years, It’s Time to Resume Health Screenings and Procedures, Anesthesiologists Advise 
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After Two Years, It’s Time to Resume Health Screenings and Procedures, Anesthesiologists Advise 

The pandemic caused massive disruptions in health care, from cancellation of elective surgeries to patients putting off critical screenings and procedures, including colonoscopies, mammograms, knee or hip replacement surgeries, and even in some cases more urgent heart procedures. As a consequence, many preventable health problems may show an alarming increase in the near future. Anesthesiologists…

Study: Job Displacement Affects Blacks, Women, and Non-Degreed Individuals Most
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Study: Job Displacement Affects Blacks, Women, and Non-Degreed Individuals Most

A new study focusing on job displacements between 1989 and 2019 found that, on average, Black workers are 67 percent more likely to be displaced than their white peers. Research by the nonprofit Brookings Institution further revealed that workers without a bachelor’s degree are also 67 percent more likely to be displaced than those with…

The Propel Center and the Walt Disney Company Announce a New Collaboration Designed to Curate the Next Cohort of Storytellers and Innovators at HBCUs
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The Propel Center and the Walt Disney Company Announce a New Collaboration Designed to Curate the Next Cohort of Storytellers and Innovators at HBCUs

The Propel Center, a first-of-its-kind ideation hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), recently announced an exciting new collaboration with The Walt Disney Company designed to prepare promising young innovators for careers in the arts, media, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Revealed at the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium in D.C., the announcement detailed how Propel…

Vice President Harris Addresses NAACP Convention; Urges Black Voter Participation
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Vice President Harris Addresses NAACP Convention; Urges Black Voter Participation

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the NAACP convention last month, declaring that freedom, liberty, and democracy are on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. She implored the large gathering at the Atlantic City Convention Center to make sure that all voices are heard. “We’re not going to be able to get these days…

NFL Partners with Contract with Black America to Strengthen Economic Equality
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NFL Partners with Contract with Black America to Strengthen Economic Equality

The National Football League announced today its partnership with Contract with Black America Institute, an economic inclusion-focused initiative led by artist and entrepreneur O’Shea Jackson, also known as Ice Cube. The CWBA and NFL partnership enhances the NFL’s dedication to increasing economic equity and partnerships with Black-owned businesses. The collaboration focuses on identifying League-wide opportunities…

Report: Human Rights Violations in Prisons Throughout Southern United States Cause Disparate and Lasting Harm in Black Communities 
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Report: Human Rights Violations in Prisons Throughout Southern United States Cause Disparate and Lasting Harm in Black Communities 

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent  The Southern Prisons Coalition, a group of civil and human rights organizations, submitted a new report on Friday to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination on the devastating consequences of incarceration on Black people throughout the southern United States….

First E-commerce App for Black Businesses that Expands Brands and Increases Visibility
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First E-commerce App for Black Businesses that Expands Brands and Increases Visibility

Transcending Black Excellence (TBE), the first and only e-commerce app for Black-owned businesses launched on Juneteeth (June 19), to level the playing field of advertising. Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play, TBE is a one-stop shop for Black-owned businesses to market their services and products. Consumers can access a free nationwide directory…

It’s National Black Business Month!
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It’s National Black Business Month!

Black Business Month is celebrated in August — it’s a time to acknowledge and appreciate Black-owned businesses across the nation and all that they represent in the country’s continual striving for diversity and equality. Denise Moore, CEO of the Black Business Alliance in Peoria, Illinois, has this to say about the importance of Black Business…

Comerica’s Irvin Ashford Jr. Named A Most Influential Black Executive in Corporate America Listing
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Comerica’s Irvin Ashford Jr. Named A Most Influential Black Executive in Corporate America Listing

For the second time in three years, Comerica Bank Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford Jr. has been named as one of Savoy’s Most Influential Black Executives, a definitive listing of African American executives, influencers, and achievers impacting corporate America. “Weare proud to present the 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. We assembled an…

TSU’s Award-Winning KTSU 90.9FM “The Choice” Celebrates 50 Years
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TSU’s Award-Winning KTSU 90.9FM “The Choice” Celebrates 50 Years

This year Texas Southern University’s (TSU) award-winning KTSU 90.9FM “The Choice” celebrates 50 years as a global radio platform that continues to leave its impactful footprint on and off the mic. KTSU recently kicked off the year-long celebration with its listeners and supporters, hosting their 50th Anniversary Backyard Party outside the KTSU station that was…

How To Improve Cash Flow for Small Businesses
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How To Improve Cash Flow for Small Businesses

The last few years have been rocky times for the 32.5 million U.S. small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They have faced big challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and rising inflation. These firms, which account for 43.5% of gross domestic product, are also facing a lending crunch. The…

Tips for Small Businesses To Not Only Survive, But Thrive
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Tips for Small Businesses To Not Only Survive, But Thrive

Small businesses are the heartbeat of communities. They pump life into neighborhoods, making them vibrant places to live, work and raise families, and are key to millions of local jobs. In fact, approximately 50% of all Americans are employed by a small business and 99% of American businesses are small businesses, according to the U.S….

5 Black Service Members Shaping Contemporary Military History
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5 Black Service Members Shaping Contemporary Military History

Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today. “It is also important we foster an inclusive environment across the USO (United Service Organizations). One consistent finding of our service member surveys is the diverse population we serve feels welcome, supported, and included…

New Research Sheds Light on How People Are Taking Civic Action
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New Research Sheds Light on How People Are Taking Civic Action

New research is offering insights into how the world can recover and rebuild from the pandemic, along with how individuals and organizations can address issues they care about in their communities. “Civic Life Today: The State of Global Civic Engagement,” which was commissioned by Points of Light and designed and executed by INFLUENCE|SG, studied attitudes…