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    MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Radio One and Reach Media, the audio divisions of Urban One, Inc., joined forces with St. Jude to raise $1,553,247 nationally during the 17th annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Radiothon on Feb. 29 and March 1. Over the past 17 years, the Urban One partnership has helped the children and […] The post Radio One Combines National Power To Raise $1.5M For St. Jude appeared first on Black America Web.

The commitment to first do no harm, even if unintentionally, is ignored over and over when pregnant Black women seek proper medical care. Racial discrimination leads to stunning disparities in not only healthcare access but quality healthcare even when access is available. The post Seven Ways Racism Harms Pregnant Black Women appeared first on NewsOne.

Congressman James Clyburn and other notable Black leaders were awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.  The post Rep. James Clyburn Among Notable Black Leaders Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom appeared first on NewsOne.

The 23rd annual Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage set sail on April 27th, 2024 with legends hitting the stage like Kirk Franklin and many more! The post Kirk Franklin and More Hit the Stage at the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage appeared first on Black America Web.

Foster care is supposed to be a stable and transitional environment for children in crisis, but that’s not always the reality for Black kids. The post Foster Care: Why Are Black Children Overrepresented In Child Welfare? appeared first on NewsOne.

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Congress allocated increased amounts of money to the Child Care and Development Block Grant, but more funding is needed. The post Increases To The Child Care And Development Block Grant Were Helpful, But Consistent Funding Is Needed appeared first on NewsOne.

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The fate of scholarship money is up in the air in Ohio after seven state universities put race-conscious programs on hold. The post Are Race-Conscious Scholarships A Thing Of The Past? appeared first on NewsOne.

As the curtain rises on this latest chapter of The Wiz, it's evident that its magic continues to captivate audiences, promising to enchant theatergoers for years to come. The post Star Studded Premier of the Wiz Revival on Broadway: An Ode to Black Excellence appeared first on Black America Web.

Christian singer Mandisa died at her Nashville home on Thursday, K-LOVE reports. She was 47. At this time, her cause of death is unknown. Want gospel news at your fingertips? Text “BMORE” To 52140 to join our text club! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITaeONSK7ng&t=6s The Grammy winner was a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and American Idol contestant. […]

Unfortunately, product recalls are becoming more common in the United States. This time, its some of our favorite everyday products.