by Tyler Pager, Ashley Parker, John Hudson, Jeff Stein The announcement, a dramatic effort to deprive Russia of leverage as it continues to batter Ukraine, would mark an unusual move…
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What to Do When You Really Can’t Sleep
Don’t stress. Just do this to get what you need. BY ROZALYNN S. FRAZIER Getting sleep is an essential part of life. “Outside of bacon and sex, sleep is the most important…
Europe faces pressure to join US, British ban on Russian oil
By RAF CASERT, KELVIN CHAN and DANICA KIRKA BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe faces a tough choice: Is it worth a recession to choke off oil and gas money to Russia…
I See You, Girl: Why Black Women’s Friendships Matter
by Seanna Leath Ph.D. Black women’s friendships are critical for connectedness and community. KEY POINTS Friendships allow Black women to gather and carve out safe emotional and psychological spaces away…
NEW ORLEANS NEEDS OLIVER THOMAS AS A WBOK BROADCASTER & COUNCILMEMBER
by Derrick Shepherd Councilmember Oliver Thomas is the voice of Black New Orleans. He speaks the unvarnished truth and tells it like it really is. A beloved WBOK on-air personality…
Richest Black Man in the World
Plus the 5 Richest Black Men in Africa Of the 18 richest people in Africa, only five of them are Black. That’s right: on the continent of Africa, which has perhaps…
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
by Paul Wynn When round and smooth, red blood cells move easily through the body carrying oxygen from the lungs to vital organs. In sickle cell disease, red blood cells…
The Optimism Bias
Mark Matousek We’re hardwired for hope in the worst of times. KEY POINTS The optimism bias enables us to presume that opportunities, potential, and good things may await us. True…
The Real Reason Russia is Invading Ukraine
Don’t let Vladimir Putin fool you: Russia’s war in Ukraine is only about one thing. I’m a former Moscow correspondent. Don’t let Vladimir Putin fool you: Russia’s war in Ukraine…
My Recommendations for Reparations for African Americans.
Sterling Henry Jr. I am an African-American male, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am the ninth generation of African descendants in America. Five generations were enslaved, three…