First completely antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea cases detected in North America. Most sexually transmitted infections that occur in America, occur in terms of rate and proportion among minority populations, in particular African American populations. Whether it is chlamydia, which among African Americans
The Sundance Film Festival is renowned for launching the careers of many directors, actors and filmmakers. This year, Ryan Coogler, a 26-year-old filmmaker from California’s Bay Area and a graduate of the MFA program at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts,
Pain killers and pro football With the Super Bowl getting ever so closer, a wide range of subjects will be discussed. However, there is at least one topic that will not get the attention it deserves, drug use, pain killers
By the end of the first week of February, everyone will be talking about Super Bowl XLVII and the game played between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. What we already know makes it must-watch television. First. it
With the greatest sporting event looming, it is not uncommon for many NFL players to sustain multiple injuries during the season, let alone there entire NFL careers to be able to play on the great stage we call the Super
Texas law professor blames single-parent homes for Hispanic and black students’ poor academic performance.
The impact and history of racial segregation in America is well documented. It has moved in theory from the 1896, the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case that determined that “separate but equal” was constitutional, to the 1954 landmark Supreme
This past Friday, Sept. 7, the August jobs report was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the report, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 96,000 in August, and the unemployment rate edged down to 8.1 percent.
It is obvious that for both political parties, the debate regarding abortion is significant. The Democrats and GOP both think they’ve figured out how to win the abortion debate, which is to keep it as bland and generic as possible.
A strange thing happened on the way to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. On the Sunday morning talk shows, Democratic operatives were repeatedly asked the question, if Americans are “better off” today than at the start of President
For the average African American, the cellphone has become a vital tool. Not only is it used for basic calling and texting, it also offers an instant connection to the Internet, making it a useful resource. However, with all of
If President Obama gives it some thought, Romney’s selection of Ryan as his running mate would be like a baseball set on a tee. First, his record — or lack of record — over a 13-year career in government would
9 Things to Do Instead of Watching ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ With Your Kids I don’t often agree with George W. Bush. However, I did when once during an interview on CPAN in 2005 he said, “”They put an off
Residential Segregation by Income On the Rise Again in America The word “segregation” is used in describing changes of the 1960s and the Civil Rights Movement in America. Still, it continues to characterize the current living conditions of many minorities in
Historically, African Americans have proffered a negative view toward mental health, in particular issues pertaining to obtaining treatment. Not to mention, across the nation, African Americans are more likely to be misdiagnosed based on standards of behavior that only account
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will release its annual childhood drowning report Thursday at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, home to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. The report urges parents to be aware of swimming pool safety
Although economics is rarely discussed in the African American community, and the LIBOR scandal and what is going on in Europe is of interest to a only few of us, if Mitt Romney wins the presidential election in November, many
For the past five years, I have been writing about factors that may drag down the U.S. economy to near ruin, and here are just a few of them. In simple terms, data suggests that like the global system, the
Marijuana — from issues of legalization to the massively disproportionate arrests of minority youth for its possession — is frequently in the news. However, rarely does the coverage involve a premier Ivy League research institution. A new study published by
