People of color represent 52% of those living in counties with at least one failing grade for air quality, with the top five most polluted cities being California, and the most impacted populations being people of color, low-income communities, children, older adults, and individuals with underlying health conditions.
Disparities in Air Quality Exposure Highlighted in American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report
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Lockport Old Canal Days returns 2024
The Lockport Chamber of Commerce, City of Lockport & Lockport Woman’s Club are partnering to present Old Canal Days Parade & Festival, a FREE family friendly summer festival featuring a parade, carnival, beer garden, live entertainment, an Artisan Market, family entertainment, Bingo, food trucks, wine tent and more!
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Ceretto – Blangé Langhe Arneis DOC 2022 – $25
Ceretto-Blange Langhe Arneis DOC 2022 is a light, effervescent white wine that is perfect for serving with light spring dishes and is made with organic grapes from the Roero region of Piedmont.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater unveils World Premieres at 55th Chicago appearance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s five-day residency at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre featured several world premieres and new productions, including Solo, Solo, and Century, which explored the boundaries of form and movement and celebrated life and the spirit of resilience through the art of dance.
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Ask Health: Does drinking more water benefit your health?
Hannah Harper increased her water intake by 30% for 30 days to see if it would improve her health, and found that drinking more water improved her headaches, energy, and athletic performance, but did not improve her overall energy levels.
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UrbanMD TV: Breaking Barriers in Media and Promoting Minority Health Issues
UrbanMD TV, hosted by Dr. April L. Spencer and Dr. Lauren Powell, is the only national news show focused on Black and multicultural health issues, featuring segments such as “My Heart Attack Testimony” and “From Imprisonment To Empowerment” and a live chat on “Impact Of Sex On The Heart”.
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Dionne Warwick and Kool & the Gang Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
DIONNE WARWICK and ROBERT KOOL BELL are excited to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
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State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems
The Illinois Senate passed a bill that would ban four food additives that are found in common products including candy, soda, and baked goods, due to their negative health impacts.
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Christina Clausen Takes over as Chairman of Will County Republican Party
Christina Clausen was elected as the new Chairman of the Will County Republican Party, while Hillary Mattsey-Kurzawa was elected Secretary.
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“What Do You Need?” by Lauren Wesley Wilson
In her new book “What Do You Need?”, author Lauren Wesley Wilson offers advice on how to get ahead in the workplace as a woman of color, including thriving in the workplace, making a good reputation, and investing in yourself.
