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From the Antebellum South to the Civil Rights Movement, Black American Women Have Long Told Their Stories Through Quilts

A group of women sewing a quilt on the porch of a property in Georgia, May 1939 R. Gates / Frederic Lewis / Archive Photos / Getty Images Unveiled to the world in 2018 at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the presidential paintings …

Optimizing Technology to Improve Medication Adherence and BP Control (OPTIMA-BP) Intervention Versus Waitlisted Group in ...

Introduction There is an estimated 120 million people in the United States with hypertension and only 22% have their blood pressure (BP) under control.1 For many adults living with hypertension, uncontrolled BP leads to many adverse cardiovascular disease …

African American, women veterans' stories deserve to be shared Letters to the Editor 

As a veteran, I am appalled and angry by the disrespectful and ridiculous actions by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in removing photos, stories and references of African American and women veterans from the Department of Defense website and other …

The African-American Parade Celebration Committee hosted their 3rd annual Women's Celebration

SHREVEPORT, La. - The 3rd annual Women's Celebration was held Sunday to honor local African American women making a difference in the community. The event was hosted by the African American Parade Celebration Committee founder Barbara Norton. Norton …

The NBCI Launches Historical National Clinical Trials Strategic Plan (NCTSP) Through 150,000 Black Churches

Empowering African Americans in Clinical Trials WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 million …

What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know

RADICAL CHANGE ISN'T FREE Fred Hampton Jr was days away from taking his first breath when his father was assassinated. Still in his mother’s womb, he would have sensed the shots fired by police into his parents’ bedroom at the back of 2337 Monroe …

A new study traces the history of Black American literary groups.

The great minds behind Cave Canem, the literary non-profit celebrating poets of the African diaspora, have commissioned a new study tracing the history of Black American arts organizations. “Magnitude and Bond: A Field Study on Black Literary Arts and …

Daily Briefing: Made it out of the group chat

Good morning!🙋🏼‍♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert. Now is a good time to spring clean your inbox✉ Take a glance at Tuesday's news: No one realized a journalist was added to a secret war plans chat Some Congress members are demanding answers after Defense …

How Black Americans Can Fight Trump’s Plot to Capture a Generation of Minds

Mother Jones illustration; Legacy Lit Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Only two months into his return to power, President Donald Trump has moved with astonishing speed to achieve …

Supreme Court weighs whether to keep Louisiana congressional map

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday wrestled with whether to leave in place Louisiana's congressional map that was used in the 2024 elections and includes two majority-Black districts. The dispute is the latest involving claims of racial …

Joey Clark: To those who question MAGA with 'When was America ever great?'

“Greatness, once fall'n out with fortune,  Must fall out with men too” —William Shakespeare Ever since Donald Trump unveiled his 2016 campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” American liberals have fixated on that final word, “again.”  “Again?” the …

As Trump Dodges Court Orders, Samuel Alito Suggests Obeying Judges Can Be Optional

Justice Samuel Alito at Trump's inaugurationChip Somodevilla/CNP/Zuma Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Justice Samuel Alito wants to know what a state should do if a …

The US as an Authoritarian State: Danger to the Global Rule of Law

Donald J. Trump’s second term as President of the United States has stunned the world. Commentators increasingly say the US has now crossed the Rubicon into authoritarian territory. While some say Trump’s actions are erratic, a closer look reveals a …

African American quilting and doll exhibit hopes to inspire a new generation

J. Pharoah Doss:     Jasmine Crockett, Black Trump voters, and the “Trilling trap”

Last month, when US Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-TX, appeared on The Breakfast Club radio show, she classified the average Republican voter as “less educated” than their Democratic counterparts and described a Trump supporter as someone who “literally refuses …

Dwyane Wade & Kaavia James react to Zaya Wade’s senior night pics with hilarious caption

Dwyane Wade's daughter Zaya Wade made a special post on her social media on Monday. Wade is a senior in high school and shared pictures marking the school year on Instagram on Monday. The black and white portrait showed Zaya Wade posing with a big …

Breast cancer increasing for women under 40. Two women, doctors share with Ocean State Stories

By G. Wayne Miller, Nancy Kirsch – Ocean State Stories – republished here with agreement Two Rhode Island women and their doctors share their stories Two years after she learned she had breast cancer, Amber Derrick Schoeller can laugh about the day it was …

Unpacking claim of Colin Powell's name disappearing from Arlington Cemetery webpage

In March 2025, a rumor spread alleging that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth removed former Secretary of State Colin Powell's name from a webpage about noteworthy military figures on the Arlington National Cemetery website. The claim circulated …

Uncovering wealth: Lee Perry’s mineral rights mission

Lee Perry has made it his life’s mission to educate Texans about their mineral rights. Black Americans once owned more than 15 million acres of land and mineral rights, and now only own one million acres. Those landowners do not know the value of the land …

Dealonomy Launches the First M&A System That Guarantees Business Owners an Offer in 90 Days

The startup raised $3M from several angel investors SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Selling a small business has been an exhausting, uncertain process for decades. Owners spend months—sometimes years—trying to secure …

GetOutOfDebt.org Money Personality Quiz Helps People Discover Their Unconscious Spending Habits

Uncover the emotions behind your spending habits with this free, expert-backed quiz designed to improve financial decision-making and reduce money conflicts. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GetOutOfDebt.org, a …

Revered Lawyer and Family Law Expert Philip A. Greenberg Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Philip A Greenberg went to university and law school at a tumultuous time, when the war and draft deferments cut down the number of seats available for new students. That was 1970. He …

Clinical Psychologist and Transformational Coach Dr. Michiyo Ambrosius Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

DANVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Do you feel paralyzed by self-doubt and limiting beliefs that are hindering your progress? Is the all-too common depression, painful emotional wounds, and the effects of trauma …

Law Officer and Crime Fiction Author Jon Gaskins Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

GEORGETOWN, CO, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Gaskins is a man who has been in the spotlight for not one but two careers. The first is in law enforcement, where he was honored for his dedication, investigative work, …

RobinHood Diamonds offers a new gold standard in diamonds

Diamond rings at an exceptional value NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RobinHood Diamonds is helping change the general public's perception of diamonds. With recent advances in lab-grown diamond-producing …

Fort Worth Bariatric Surgeon Outlines Diet After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Dr. Hossein Bagshahi, a renowned bariatric surgeon in Dallas, breaks down what to expect from a post-gastric bypass surgery diet at each stage of recovery. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For obese or morbidly …

New Book Release: Financial Expert Andrew Lendnal Reveals How to Raise Money-Savvy Kids Without the Entitlement

POTOMAC, MD, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned financial wellness expert and bestselling author Andrew Lendnal announces the release of his latest book, How I Accidentally Turned My Kids Into Financially Entitled …

Actor BRIAN NORRIS Heads into Cowboy Territory Recurring on FOX Series ‘THE CLEANING LADY’

Season 4 Premieres on March 25, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor Brian Norris heads into dangerous territory recurring as the mysterious cartel member ‘Cowboy Hat’ in the action-packed fourth season of the …

The Center for Internet Security to be Featured on Bloomberg Television’s ‘The American Dream’

The show’s airing coincides with CIS’s 25th anniversary EAST GREENBUSH, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) celebrates its 25th anniversary milestone in 2025, three of its …

Transforming Pet Care: OneIsAll Showcases Pet Care Innovation at Global Pet Expo

Join Petrendologist, Charlotte Reed for Live Demos, Grooming Tips, and Exclusive Giveaways ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OneIsAll, a leading innovator in pet grooming and feeding solutions, is excited to …

Renowned Physicist Dr. Young Suh Kim Honored By Close Up Radio in the Field of Science

Close Up Radio honors one of our most respected guests, Dr. Young Suh Kim BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Science has brought us many new discoveries. Just as important as these discoveries are the scientists behind …

Mythical Healings Brings Transformative Yoga Training Course to Charlotte

Yoga Training: The Mind-Body Connection CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mythical Healings Yoga Studio is proud to announce enrollment for its comprehensive Pranic Awakening Yoga Training Course, beginning May 17, 2025. …

Tools to Assess Emotional Well-Being for People with Intellectual Disabilities are Lacking, New Study Finds

Specialized training and tools are required to improve emotional well-being and the overall health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released …

SEVEN More Days to Enter the 2025 Gerry Mulligan Jazz Challenge and WIN Thousands of Dollars in Grants

Grand Prize is a NEW Selmer Saxophone DARIEN, CT, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Top Prizes Include a Selmer Saxophone Plus Thousands of Dollars in Grants High school musicians have one more week to enter The Annual “ …

'Dragon Quest Island' Celebrates 4th Anniversary at Anime Park 'Nijigen no Mori'

The Dragon Quest world will be in full bloom with special events beginning April 26th AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anime park Nijigen no Mori, located within Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park in Kansai, …

EIN Presswire Welcomes New General Manager to Lead Global Operations

Petra Megan to spearhead strategic initiatives, operations, and team development to drive continued growth WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire, a division of Newsmatics and a leading online news and …

Gaza: The Abominable Desolation

Since October 2023, Israel has been carrying out ever-increasing violations of international law during its military operations in Gaza. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Abomination of the Desolation of Gaza …

Jason Schenker’s New Book Cold War Two Becomes a #1 Best Seller

New Book is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon—Cold War Two: Navigating a New Era of Uncertainty for the Economy, Finance, Energy, Technology, Trade, and Supply Chain AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Geopolitical tensions …

'Betrayals' Offers Rare Insider Glimpse into the Ethical Quagmires and Personal Costs of Criminal Law

BINGHAMTON, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drawing from more than four decades of experience across America’s courtrooms, a veteran criminal lawyer writing under the pseudonym Leo Morfel has released “Betrayals,” a …