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Celebs Talk About Domestic Violence
Posted on 13 April, 2013 | No CommentsLOS ANGELES-Academy Award winner Halle Berry put her name behind helping battered women suffering from domestic violence. Every year, Berry’s... -
Will Aspiring U.S. Citizens Be Caught in Healthcare Limbo?
Posted on 10 April, 2013 | 1 CommentValeria Fernandez, New America Media PHOENIX, Ariz.–Teresa Ramirez learned to live with the pain of ovarian cysts after she was... -
Critical Deadline Looms for Black Mothers and Girls
Posted on 25 March, 2013 | No CommentsThere is a deadline looming of great concern to Black parents of school-aged children. Last month the United States Department of... -
Shriners Hospitals: A Place of Hope
Posted on 5 January, 2013 | 3 CommentsShriners Hospitals for Children is a global and national leader when it comes to specializing and taking care of children... -
Donate Life is a Matter of Sharing Love
Posted on 3 January, 2013 | No CommentsPASADENA- Every year the Tournament of Roses bring out the “wow” factor with all of the illustrious and beautifully-crafted floats... -
The Monday Quarterback: Kobe Bryant Leads the Charge Against Homelessness
Posted on 24 December, 2012 | No CommentsHollywood-Action speaks louder than words. NBA star Kobe Bryant is a person who speaks volumes by what he does instead... -
Blacks Hit Hard by Health Disparities
Posted on 6 December, 2012 | No CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C.-Once again, African Americans are coming out on the short end of the stick when it comes to paying... -
California Coastal Commission Shuts Down Seismic Testing
Posted on 25 November, 2012 | No CommentsSanta Monica, CA – After eight hours of testimony that included comments from the Surfrider Foundation, activists and ocean lovers... -
California Wellness Foundation Announces Peace Prize Honorees
Posted on 15 November, 2012 | No CommentsLos Angeles - Three community leaders will be honored by The California Wellness Foundation (TCWF) with the 2012 California Peace Prize for... -
Mental Health is a World Peace Priority
Posted on 20 September, 2012 | No CommentsThey say laughter is good for the soul. Sometimes laughing your way through situations can bring you to a level... -
Angela Corey is a Prosecutor With a Plan
Posted on 17 April, 2012 | 1 CommentWhat we know about prosecutor Angela Corey is that she approaches criminal cases hard-nosed and with no-nonsense. She is a... -
Magic Johnson Brings Real Truth in “The Announcement”
Posted on 10 March, 2012 | No CommentsOver 20 years ago, Earvin “Magic” Johnson seemingly could do no wrong. He had that Midas touch that many would... -
Preterm Black Babies Numbers Causes Alarm
Posted on 23 February, 2012 | No CommentsNEWARK, New Jersey– African American babies born prematurely continue to be a hot button topic for the medical profession. Now a... -
Black Stars Vocal in Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Posted on 8 February, 2012 | No CommentsBlack celebrities appear to be going all out in the fight against HIV/AIDS. By these individuals lending their names through... -
Organ Donors Make Life Count
Posted on 6 January, 2012 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Pasadena, California-Kara Thio has had 20 years to be grateful for the life she has. It... -
Obama Speaks Out on AIDS
Posted on 5 December, 2011 | No CommentsIf you go back and look at the themes of past World AIDS Days, if you read them one after... -
Why is the Black Community Still Contracting HIV?
Posted on 2 December, 2011 | No CommentsOp-Ed By Cleo Manago Washington, DC – As a first-hand eyewitness to the rising of America’s Black HIV/AIDS industry,... -
Actress Bemoans Domestic Violence
Posted on 29 September, 2011 | No CommentsLos Angeles-The crisis of domestic violence is annually observed during the month of October. For women of color, especially black... -
Obama Accused of Propaganda Push
Posted on 24 August, 2011 | 1 CommentPresident Barack Obama’s much touted and highly criticized healthcare reform bill has taken a lot of heat since it was... -
Minority Teenage Pregnancy Bill Touted by Lawmakers
Posted on 8 August, 2011 | 1 CommentLegislation Provides Federal Funding for Minority Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs Despite the fact that our nation has made progress to... -
Stars Walk for Children of the Caribbean
Posted on 7 June, 2011 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Los Angeles-Hundreds of participants brought their jogging and walking shoes to the Children of the Caribbean’s... -
History of AIDS in Black America Report Released
Posted on 2 June, 2011 | No CommentsThe Black AIDS Institute, have issued their latest report on the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Black AIDS Institute, the only national...