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LOS ANGELES — According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 65 percent of all humans are cow’s milk intolerant. This urgent public health crisis impacts an estimated 30-50 million Americans and has been linked to serious health hazards including cancer, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases. Despite the staggering statistics and research behind this hidden epidemic, most of the population remains unaware of the threats that cow’s milk could be posing to their health. In a groundbreaking response to this crisis, Switch4Good – a coalition comprised of Olympic and professional athletes, supported by a team of health professionals…

WASHINGTON — Less than two months away from one of the most hotly contested midterm elections on record, The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) hosted its 41st Annual Symposium Town Hall and Awards Luncheon today, underscoring the importance of action and activism and encouraging civic engagement. A town hall this morning challenged more than 800 participants to be catalysts for change – change for themselves, their families, and communities. The forum featured a panel of journalists, politicos, and educators who reminded attendees that maintaining a democracy is every citizen’s responsibility. Panelists included: moderator Sheinelle Jones, a NBC News co-anchor and…

BALTIMORE, Md. – Several members of the Coppin State University women’s basketball and bowling teams volunteered their time at the Maryland Food Bank this weekend. The student-athletes were responsible for packaging food in categorized boxes and stocking of the distribution warehouse. “The young ladies enjoyed the opportunity to give back to the community,” said women’s basketball head coach DeWayne Burroughs. “Working at the Maryland Food Bank gave them an opportunity to give back and prepare meals for individuals that may not be able to purchase or prepare their own meals. The ladies are looking forward to returning to the Maryland…

LOS ANGELES— As he enters his 40th season as the “Voice of the Clippers,” legendary broadcaster Ralph Lawler announced his plan to retire following the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. Over the course of his tenure, his commentary has captivated fans across the sports world, creating a legacy that will last far beyond his final season. “My wife Jo and I have grappled with this decision annually for 15 years. I now realize that I have spent half of my 80 years as a part of this team. The Clippers are a big part of my life’s DNA,” said Lawler.…

Bowie State University’s Department of Social Work had its full accreditation reaffirmed through 2026 for the bachelor’s degree program, recognizing its success in producing students and graduates with skills and knowledge to become generalist social work practitioners or pursue a master of social work degree in advanced standing programs. The department has maintained full accreditation since 1972 with the Council on Social Work Education, which defines the standards for professional social work education. To achieve full accreditation, the degree program met rigorous benchmarks set for the curriculum, faculty expertise, students’ ability to master professional competencies and the program’s assessment of…

MEMPHIS — Ken Parker was baptized in a predominantly black church in Jacksonville, Florida, his tattoos — a large swastika, one Confederate flag, a Ku Klux Klan insignia and an Iron Cross — immersed in holy water. Less than five months earlier, Parker had been a regional director of the National Socialist Movement, and before that, a grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. His duties included littering neighborhoods with recruitment fliers and screaming “White power!” into a megaphone at rallies. In April, Parker resigned from the NSM and issued a statement that read, in part, “I am convinced that…

Washington, D.C. – Howard University announces veteran political strategist and author Donna Brazile as the 2018-2019 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy. Brazile will develop and host a five-part lecture series to engage the Howard community on several subjects, including politics, voting, criminal justice reform, and civility. “Ms. Brazile has spent decades at the table of the political discourse in our nation,” says Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick. “She can now draw on all her experience and wisdom to bring a bipartisan discussion to these critical issues.” Brazile is the first African American woman…

WASHINGTON, DC (August 7, 2018)- Following up on his generous $100,000 scholarship gift made through UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) to four deserving college students back in 2015, actor and comedian Kevin Hart has joined forces with UNCF and KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) to help 18 more KIPP students earn a college degree including Laibela Faraba, a freshman at Florida Memorial University. Through a new UNCF scholarship program launched in partnership with Kevin Hart’s “Help From The Hart Charity” and KIPP Public Schools, the $600,000 scholarship will provide funding to support KIPP students from eight different cities, attending…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Howard University is America’s No. 1 institution for producing Black applicants to U.S. medical schools, according the Association of American Medical Colleges. In the 2017-18 academic year, 118 Howard undergraduates applied to U.S. medical schools. Nearly 150 years ago, eight students entered Howard University’s College of Medicine. Today, it enrolls 300+ African American students, more than double the number attending predominantly White medical schools. “Howard University prepares more African American students to apply to medical school and enrolls more African Americans in our own medical school because we are committed to diversifying the workforce with talented scholars,”…

Magnolia Bluffs Casino-Hotel renewed its corporate sponsorship with Alcorn State University worth $75,000 over three years, announced Thursday morning on campus. “We’re excited that we can help make an impact on both sides of the spectrum through athletics and academics at Alcorn,” said Magnolia Bluffs President Kevin Preston. “The way we’ve done it the last several years has worked. Through utilizing the casino and hotel internships and the hospitality programs, students are able to gain valuable experience and continue to feed through us to gain employment experience.” Under the new deal, Magnolia Bluffs will continue sponsorship and promotional rights through…

BURBANK, CA-Family. Friends. Happiness. Whenever I think of Winnie the Pooh, I think about my childhood. I think about all of the wonderful characters that Pooh Bear hung around and all of their miscellaneous adventures. Their daily romps would bring a sense of calmness, bring about timeless enjoyable moments, and allow you to sink yourself into an imaginary world that the Hundred Acre Wood clan welcomed you into for a cup of tea or to take part in some sort of escapade. Not much has changed. The Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Christopher Robin brings back all of those nostalgic feelings…

Sixteen-year-old Zoe McDowell has a bright future ahead of him. The Milwaukee-area native maintains a respectable GPA, is a standout track and football athlete at Shorewood High School, and plays an active role in mentoring young black students, like himself, through a club he helped start at his school. Now in his junior year, McDowell has his sights set on some of the top post-secondary mechanical engineering programs in the nation. He also has aspirations to play football at the collegiate level. Either way, he’s college-bound. There’s never been a doubt in his mind about it. Unfortunately, the same can’t…

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LOS ANGELES, CA-The inaugural $50K Charity Challenge Celebrity Basketball Game hit the hardwood at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday, July 17.  Presented by the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour and Live Nation, this special event raised money and awareness for multiple charities in addition to the host beneficiary, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend’s WHO Cares initiative Teen Cancer America. Eric Dickerson’s team, sponsored by Boom Cups, defeated Andre Drummond’s team (playing for the Andre Drummond Philanthropic Fund), sponsored by Charity Bids, to win the $30,000 for the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation. The final score was 71-64. The $50K Charity Challenge Celebrity Basketball Game, presented by…