The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission.
Darrell Dixon’s father was just 25 when he had a major heart attack in the rural Mississippi Delta. By his early 40s, a series of additional attacks had left his heart muscle too weak to pump enough blood to his body. He died in 2013 at the age of 49.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in Colombia on Thursday in their first visit to the South American country, where they will take part in several events promoting mental health for young people and how to combat cyberbullying, the office of Colombia’s vice president said. Harry and Meghan were welcomed at the residence of Vice President Francia Márquez in the heart of Bogotá, where they were treated to Colombian coffee and local pastries made with cheese and yuca. Márquez and Meghan greeted each other effusively, according to a photograph released by the Archewell Foundation, the couple’s nonprofit organization. Related Stories
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Little Miss African Scholarship Pageant celebrated 30 years of pageantry and community outreach on Sunday, August 4.
Lesley Logan, inspired by her mother Janet Elizabeth Anderson, who graduated from California State University-Dominguez Hills, has launched a scholarship to honor her mom’s legacy.
Zaya Campbell is the winner of the 30th Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant, announced Lisa Ruffin, LMAA founder and the judges.
“Athletes can book private or shared appointments at the facility, in the heart of the Village Plaza, which accommodates up to six family members. Here, they have access to private spaces for breastfeeding, a family lounge for playtime and a changing station.”
In a monumental move to address the underrepresentation of Black physicians in the United States, Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $600 million donation to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools.
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) announced that Girl Scout Kennedy W., a recent high school graduate from Da Vinci Communication High School, and Girl Scout Mishari P., a recent high school graduate from Morningside High School, have earned Girl Scouting’s highest honor, the Gold Award.
The Fannie B. Bailey Memorial Scholarship Foundation hosted their inaugural backpack giveaway at Dickison Elementary School in Compton on July 27.
Are you spending more time in the bathroom than you’d like? Loads of TikTok posts show you’re not alone.
Tee Divas & Tee Dudes Golf Club (TDTD) celebrated the high school graduation of its junior club members on July 26 at Chester Washington Golf Course (CWGC), 1818 Charlie Sifford Dr. in the West Athens community.
Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal information.
Make A Move LA’s Summer Jam promises to be a one-of-a kind event.