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Over 41,000 Black men in the U.S. will discover that they have prostate cancer this year. In fact, about one in six will receive a diagnosis of the disease at a certain point in their life. Meanwhile, it affects one in eight Caucasian men. In terms of death rates, the differences are substantial. Black men […]

The new year is a time of reflection, resolution, and reimagination. It’s an opportunity to step into a new version of yourself. Whether you’re trying to bounce back from a challenging semester, cultivate new habits, or align more with your authentic self, rebranding can help you show up as your best self in 2025. Here’s

Generational wealth, the passing of assets from one generation to the next, plays a crucial role in your long-term financial stability and upward mobility. Unfortunately, Black American families have historically faced systemic hurdles preventing the creation and maintenance of such wealth. One essential, yet often overlooked tool in this journey, is life insurance. This article

Across the United States, health insurance coverage varies. In fact, the differences in policies and covered medical procedures and treatments are about as varied as the states themselves! Among Black Americans especially, these disparities in health insurance coverage are more pronounced than ever. Some plans protect you in case of severe health conditions or events,

By Raisa Habersham In his first two weeks as president, Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders, some aimed at rolling back civil rights advancements and purging the federal government of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, more commonly known as DEI. “The Biden Administration forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs, going by the name

By Jena Warburton TheStreet Updated January 31, 2025 4:42 PM   In today’s increasingly competitive market, it doesn’t matter how good your branding is, which celebrities endorse your products, or how many catchy jingles you’ve got. If you aren’t expanding while also bringing down the cost of goods, you’re probably losing out. At the very least,

By Scott Travis | South Florida Sun Sentinel UPDATED: January 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM EST Torey Alston, who has served in a number of high-ranking positions with local and state government agencies, will become the next president of Broward College. The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Alston over one other finalist, Jose Llontop, a financial administrator for

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have come under attack in corporate America. Many businesses that once touted their commitment to racial equity in the wake of George Floyd’s murder have quietly rolled back their DEI strategies, citing shifting political landscapes, economic pressures, and, in some cases, backlash from conservative

By Miguel Sirgado Artburst Miami   It has been said and often that Purvis Young is to Overtown what Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring were to Lower Manhattan. Young’s work draws deeply from the elements around him—in his surroundings, through street graffiti, and at his studio in a mostly African-American neighborhood of Miami—organically blending painting, drawing,

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY By Douglas Hanks As budget challenges grow, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on Thursday night launched a new efficiency effort to promote cost cutting and streamlining in a county government that spends nearly $13 billion a year. “My administration has doubled down on a promise to invest your tax dollars wisely,” the two-term