Posts Tagged ‘Walgreens’
Fake cop who shot a mom of 5 in face over alleged shoplifting denied bail
Chicago prosecutors have detailed the charges against a man who pretended to be a cop and shot a woman he thought was shoplifting. Louis Hicks Jr., 33, appeared in court on Friday as prosecutors detailed a deadly encounter that led to the death of Sircie Varnado, 46, a disabled mother of five. According to WGN-TV,…
Read MoreBlack mother of 5 suspected of shoplifting killed by fake cop
The family of a Chicago area woman want answers after a relative was killed at a local Walgreens Pharmacy. According to police, Sircie Varnado, 46, who is described as disabled, was shopping at the store on her way home to see family. That is when a store employee suspected Varnado of shoplifting and decided to…
Read MoreRecall after explosive diarrhea from wraps and salads from popular stores
If you have been trying to eat healthy lately with salads and you have been getting sick, it is not your meal choices but where you got your salad. A health alert was released covering at least two dozen products including beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products that might be contaminated with the…
Read MoreWalgreens’ Expressions Challenge gives teens a voice and outlet
Walgreens is currently running a contest for high school students to speak their minds and express themselves regarding issues that affect our communities daily. The Expressions Challenge is an opportunity to delve into the minds of our youth and get a glimpse of what they are thinking and the kinds of solutions that they will…
Read MoreWalgreens partners with LA churches for citywide health day
The First Ladies Health Initiative presented by Walgreens was launched in 2008 in Chicago. The fifth annual citywide health day made its way to sunny Los Angeles this month and was a resounding success. Pastors’ wives opened their churches to provide free health screenings to members of their congregation and surrounding community. The weekend kicked off with…
Read MoreCarol’s Daughter now available at Walgreens; Black Vanilla review
Carol’s Daughter is made for those of all backgrounds who value maintaining beautiful and healthy hair and skin with products containing rare natural ingredients. Women and men who have fallen in love with the beauty and hair care line have been able to find it at several retail locations, beauty shops, and drugstores, and now…
Read MoreTop 10 back to school retail hot spots
As summer comes to a close, it’s time to take that trip to your favorite retailer for back to school shopping. The key to this time of year is seeking the best products for the most reasonable prices, finding items that will last the entire year and beyond. Here are the top 10 places to…
Read MoreJay Z’s 40/40 beverage hits Duane Reade and Walgreens
Rapper/business mogul Jay Z has released his new “40/40” drink in Duane Reade and Walgreens stores across the U.S. Named after his famous nightclub, the beverage is listed as retailing for $1.99 and is sports-themed drink with an Arnold Palmer-ish flavor.
Read MoreLash out; 3 self-adhesive eyelashes to love
One sure way to liven up your look is by getting a professional facial, but that’s not always in the cards. What you can do, affordably, to transform your look, is apply false lashes … DIY style. Self-adhesive eyelashes have a few advantages over drop-ins and individual lash extensions which can be costly, take some…
Read MoreBlack beauty lines you should know about
Check out these black-owned cosmetic lines below and support them with your dollars.
Read MoreBlack Hair Care: 4 Easy At-Home Relaxers
Natural hair is carving out a niche of it’s own, but we can’t forget about our relaxed sistas out there either. For the times when you can’t always make it to the salon, we’ve provided you with four at home relaxers you can use yourself that will keep your hair healthy, shiny, manageable and straight…
Read MoreMerry Green: Building, Branding the Black Women’s Expo
Some people thought Black Women’s Expo was racist.
Read MoreBusiness in the Black: Detroit Entrepreneur Gary Smith Talks Real Estate Success
Who: Gary L. Smith Company: Marcus & Millichap Gary Smith of Marcus & Millichap, a real estate investment and management firm, is one of the most powerful players in the Detroit real estate market. He brings over 30 years of property, finance and business development experience to the urban arena and his highly respected company…
Read MoreDangerous Curves: The Epidemic of Obese Black Women and How Walgreens Is Making a Difference
“Three out of four Black women are overweight.”
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