Black America is employing a rope-a-dope strategy in response to the current political climate, using every form of power they have to build their resistance movement and protect their rights.
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What we should think and do in this Era, it’s not over
Black people must return to prayer, adopt an attitude of “no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, just permanent interest,” and restart local discussion groups to prepare for the next two years of Republican control in the House of Representatives.
Posted inHealth
What Causes a Black Line on Your Nail (Melanonychia)?
Melanonychia, a black line on the nail, can be a normal color variation or caused by injuries, medications, infections, skin conditions, endocrine disorders, or melanoma, and can be diagnosed and treated by a dermatologist.
Posted inJoliet, Living, Local, News
Homeowners not interested in low-income housing on country club land
“Our focus will be on Joliet residents and those who work in Joliet but live somewhere else,” he said, “Our idea is to get the folks off the expressway.”
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Will County celebrating Black History Month with Leadership Series
In celebration of Black History Month, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has announced the Will County Leadership Series. Throughout February, community leaders will be highlighted and sharing their thoughts on the importance of recognizing Black History.
County Executive Bertino-Tarrant thanks these leaders who have stepped forward to share their thoughts. The first leader to be featured is Michelle Stiff, Director of the Workforce Services Division of Will County.
Posted inBlack Experience, Black History, Black History, Bolingbrook, Community, Education, Featured, Health, Joliet, News, Plainfield
A Celebration of Black History
Every February since 1926, the United States’ honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history. Carter G. Woodson, known as the father of Black History, was a scholar whose […]
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NNPA CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis to Interview Sophia the Robot at First Tech with Soul Virtual Conference
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Tech with Soul 2022 also promises to bring together the best and brightest in tech and to create a unique space for people of color technologists to exchange ideas, share their professional journeys, and network with like-minded business and tech professionals.
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American Cancer Society and Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities Announce Groundbreaking Diversity in Cancer Research Program to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The awards provided through the DICR program are unique in cancer research. They provide a large amount of salary support for the four colleges to select clinical faculty who need more dedicated time for their cancer research and scholarly activities. They also fund other student and postdoctoral programs and underpin the awards with career development funds and mentorship by established American Cancer Society Professors.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black Experience, Black History, Community, Crime, Featured, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Stacy Brown
On the Ballot in Minneapolis: A Measure to Totally Changes Policing
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison pointed to police departments like Newark and Camden, New Jersey, which achieved similar changes to great success. In his commentary, Ellison noted how the police department in Camden, where more than 90 percent of residents are Black or Hispanic, was disbanded in 2013 and rebuilt despite opposition from police unions and some residents. In 2014, the Justice Department reached an agreement with Newark, the state’s largest city, to allow a federal monitor to watch over a police force that it found had repeatedly violated the rights of its citizens, especially Black people, who account for a majority of the population.
Posted inTimes Weekly News
African American COVID vaccine increases in Will County
Getting the word out to Blacks and Hispanics in Will County about the safety and efficacy of COVID vaccines has been a priority, according to county health department officials. A campaign involving reaching out to various community groups about the vaccine has been ongoing almost since the vaccines first became available. In March, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 144,149 had received the COVID vaccine in Will County. Black people in Will County accounted for 9,685 (6.72 percent of the total population) vaccines and 3,180 (or 6.87 percent of the total population of Blacks) received both doses of the vaccine. Hispanics in Will County accounted for 15,009 (10.4 percent) and 4,488 (9.69 percent) of Hispanics received both doses of the vaccine, according to the IDPH.
