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Disparities
Native Americans Feel Under Siege
Every time black dust blows through the windswept Moapa River Indian Reservation about an hour’s drive from Las Vegas, residents grow more unnerved. This tribal community of just 225 has seen more than its share of sickness. Tribal council member Vickie Simmons watched her brother, a former coal plant worker, die at age 31 from […]
May 16, 2018
Disparities
For Black Men, Healthcare Begins at the Barber Shop
Last week, a man came in to the Men’s Health and Education Center on Madison’s west side and received a blood pressure screening. His blood pressure was so high that he needed medical attention, but he didn’t have health insurance. He mentioned he’d been suffering from mouth pain for over four years. Just 72 hours […]
May 16, 2018
Policies
The Pandemic We Won’t Be Able to Stop
Health officials warn while they are convinced a deadly pandemic is coming, they still have no idea what it will be. However, experts believe the disease or virus is likely to be respiratory, as not enough research is being put into this area and respiratory issues are difficult to spot once they have begun spreading. […]
May 16, 2018
Policies
200-plus Members of Congress: Don’t Mess with Family Planning
More than 200 members of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday signed letters sent to Alex Azar, head of President Trump’s virulently anti-choice Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), voicing opposition to a so-called domestic gag rule that would place restrictions on federal family planning funding. Both letters refer to a potential “domestic gag rule” championed […]
May 16, 2018
Disparities
Margot Kidder Did Battle With Bipolar Disorder
While Margot Kidder is best known for her recurring role as Lois Lane in the original Superman films, she will also be remembered for her long and courageous battle with bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression. The actress died at the age of 69 on Sunday at her home in Livingston, Montana, PEOPLE confirmed on Monday. Her cause of death […]
May 16, 2018
HBCUs
Running for Maryland Governor, Ben Jealous Puts Focus on Education
At 45, Ben Jealous is looking to make history by becoming Maryland’s first Black governor, making access to higher education a central tenet of his grassroots campaign.
May 15, 2018
News Roundup
Student Indicted in Fatal Stabbing of University Freshman
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A Binghamton University student has been indicted in the stabbing death of a fellow student in a campus dormitory. The Press and Sun-Bulletin of Binghamton reports 20-year-old Michael Roque was indicted Monday on a charge of second-degree murder. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 25 years to life in prison. Roque […]
May 15, 2018
News Roundup
PETA Lawsuit Says Texas University Hid Facebook Comments
AUSTIN, Texas — An animal rights group is accusing Texas’ largest university of hiding Facebook comments in a First Amendment lawsuit. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals claims in the lawsuit filed Monday that Texas A&M University hid Facebook comments that contained words associated with the group’s protests over animal research. Free speech […]
May 15, 2018
News Roundup
Civil Rights Investigation Into Northwest College Concludes
CODY, Wyo. — Northwest College in northern Wyoming has agreed to implement a number of policy revisions and changes as a result of a pair of federal civil rights investigations. The Cody Enterprise reports the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights recently concluded its investigations stemming from a 2016 complaint alleging the school […]
May 15, 2018
African-American
New Book Explores Unsung Black Women Freedom Fighters
The title of Dr. Keisha Blain’s critically acclaimed new book about Black nationalist women may portend her own future as a scholar and historian. “Set the World on Fire” and her other projects reveal a woman ablaze with momentum.
May 15, 2018
Opinion
How to Not Kill Our Sons
This is a call to action. Stop killing our sons, literally and metaphorically. Make a connection, be an ally. The best allies are the individuals who listen, advocate and empower others to do the same.
May 15, 2018
Blogs/Opinion
Fit Kids, National Security
One of Tom Cronan’s dreams was to make sure that every child had the opportunity to reach his or her potential. The two of us are so proud to see Tennessee taking a big step toward making that dream come true by passing the Tom Cronan Physical Education Act. Read More
May 15, 2018
Veterans
Veteran: T.A.P. Offers Too Much, Too Late
When Green Beret Brian Anderson got ready to leave the Army in 2011, after eight years fighting in places like Afghanistan and Iraq, he followed the path taken by tens of thousands of service members each year. Anderson, now 36 and living in New Port Richey, entered the military’s Transition Assistance Program, designed to help […]
May 15, 2018
Academics
Sr. Air Force Academy Cadet Acquitted of Assault
A senior Air Force Academy cadet was acquitted of sexual assault by a court-martial panel Saturday. Senior cadet Samuel Kyle Fuller was charged with a single count of sexual assault after a 2017 incident at a dorm room at the school. Witnesses testified that Fuller had intercourse with a drunken female classmate in her Vandenberg […]
May 15, 2018
Academics
Serviceman Graduates with Wife Via Tablet
MANCHESTER, N.H. – A military couple was able to graduate together thanks to help from a local college. Tyler and Alex White both completed their degrees with Southern New Hampshire University. Read More
May 15, 2018
Academics
3 Sisters Take Military Path to Medical Degrees
BETHESDA, Md. — Whether an Army brat or Army officer, each one is proud to serve this nation. They are not a band of brothers, but a band of sisters. And they’ve already shared a common bond and lifetime of experiences. Army Maj. (Dr.) Nicole Miller Vietor, Army 2nd Lt. Natalie Miller, and Michelle Miller, […]
May 15, 2018
Academics
Pentagon Fights to Keep Loan Forgiveness as a Recruiting Tool
Veteran education advocates are continuing to fight a controversial bill that would sunset a student loan forgiveness benefit for public-sector employees, including service members, hoping their efforts — and the Pentagon’s opposition — can keep it from ever getting to a vote. “It’s a national security issue at this point, and that’s highly concerning to […]
May 15, 2018
Veterans
U.S. Rep. Amputee in Running for V.A. Chief
Rep. Brian Mast of Florida is on the list of President Donald Trump’s candidates for the position of Veterans Affairs Secretary. The position has been left vacant since the sudden firing of David Shulkin on March 28, 2018. The 37-year-old Congressman was wounded during a military deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. A blast from an […]
May 15, 2018
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